News from May 2007
Inmate complains he was transferred to super-max facility for filing so many lawsuits
An inmate serving a 60-year sentence for a 1983 Chicago murder filed a federal complaint against the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) claiming he was wrongfully transferred to a super-max prison because he was helping inmates file lawsuits.
Dell Hell
The blue hyperlink. It represents, indisputably, the essence of the Internet.
Respect - not awards - for judges
We've developed a considerable degree of respect for Chief Judge Ann Callis of Madison County and three of her colleagues, Judges Hylla, Stobbs and Chapman, during the past six months.
Something's wrong in Denmark
To the editor:
17th Street Bar and Grill Rib Tearing!
17th Street Bar and Grill Rib Tearing!
'Money grab' bill up for debate May 16
A legislative proposal that shifts the burden of compensation to the party with the most money rather than the most responsibility in tort cases will be debated in a state House committee hearing on May 16.
Burger King slip and fall trial to begin May 14
Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack will begin choosing a jury in a slip and fall case against Burger King and Aramark Uniform and Career Apparel on May 14.
ESL and cops sued for shooting, paralyzing fleeing suspect
A 28-year-old male who was shot in the back last year while attempting to elude capture claims two East St. Louis police officers used excessive, unjustifiable force.
Nursing homes, doctors blamed in wrongful death complaint
The estate of Theresa Brown filed a wrongful death suit against two nursing homes and three local doctors claiming their negligence led to her death.
Tillery maneuvers for retro Madison County Courts
Tillery Chief Judge Ann Callis thinks she should run the circuit court of Madison County.
Trucking firm sues customer over unpaid fuel surcharge
A Metro-East trucking company is suing a customer for not paying for its increased fuel costs.
New silicosis suit filed in Madison County
A former National Steel employee filed a silicosis suit against 43 silica manufactures and suppliers in Madison County Circuit Court May 8, alleging that during the course of his employment he was exposed to silica-containing products on many occasions.
Woman blames Wal-Mart for television falling on her foot
A St. Clair County woman who sustained leg, ankle and foot injuries claims Wal-Mart failed to instruct its employees in proper and safe methods of handling merchandise.
O'Fallon sued for dangerous sidewalk
The city of O'Fallon is being sued by a woman who claims injuries after suddenly stepping off a sidewalk.
Oil companies argue that amended suit is same old thing
Two oil companies that freed themselves from a proposed class action over pollution in the village of Hartford insist that a new version of the suit offers no grounds to bring them back into the case.
IHOP manager sues for improperly installed grill
A Belleville IHOP manager claims he sustained permanent injuries to his hands, wrists and arms due to a severe electrical shock when using the restaurant's grill on Sept. 12, 2005.
Man sues for tripping on sidewalk in the dark
A Granite City man filed a personal injury suit against the owners of an apartment complex on Alexander Street in Granite City claiming they improperly managed and maintained the premises.
Weber-fearing plaintiff's attorney taking med mal case to trial
A case that was once dismissed because former Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber would not approve a judge substitution days before the trial was set to begin last September has finally started in Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's courtroom.
Small claims case upgraded to 'unwanted fax' class action
Tommy Termite Pest Management filed a class action suit against Allied Steel Buildings in Madison County Circuit Court May 8, alleging it received one or more unsolicited faxes.
Don Bridick named 'Deputy Sheriff of the Year'
Don Bridick Don Bridick was named Madison County Deputy Sheriff of the Year Tuesday at the Pontoon Beach Masonic Lodge.