News from May 2007
Brother sues sister over inheritance
Mark Diak filed a civil suit against his sister and brother-in-law in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 11, alleging the duo took money from his father without his permission while he was living with him thereby reducing his inheritance.
Bridge inspector claims carpal tunnel syndrome
A bridge inspector with Illinois Central Railroad filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming he developed carpal tunnel syndrome in both upper extremities on-the-job.
Belleville, Inc. sued for wrongful termination
Deborah Whisenant filed suit against her former employer claiming she was fired in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim.
Widow sues Rosewood Care Center over husband's death
The widow of a man who died on Dec. 16, 2006, filed a wrongful death suit against Rosewood Care Center of Swansea in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 14, claiming the nursing home failed to provide Forest Park Hospital documents consisting of a complete fall risk assessment.
Casino visitor files suit after being struck from above
A Casino Queen visitor who was struck from above filed a personal injury suit against the East St. Louis establishment.
Hoggatt Named Ambassador of the Month
Edwardsville - National Bank is pleased to announce that Gary Hoggatt,
Catalog used man's picture without permission, suit claims
Danny Shurtz filed suit against Teleflex Inc. in Madison County Circuit Court May 15, alleging his photograph was used in a catalog without his permission.
Railroad engineer claims rare hand deformity in new suit
A railroad worker diagnosed with Dupuytren's contracture filed a Federal Employers Liability Act suit against Union Pacific Railroad in Madison County Circuit Court May 15, claiming the railroad failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Family of Pennsylvania worker files asbestos complaint
The estate of Barbara Clarke filed an asbestos suit against 44 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court May 16, claiming she was exposed to asbestos while employed as a production worker, machinist and engineering draftsman from 1961-1995.
Carman claims back injuries in suit against Union Pacific
Dennis Colwell filed a Federal Employers Liability Act suit against Union Pacific Railroad in Madison County Circuit Court May 17, claiming he injured his back while putting in a knuckle coupler without sufficient assistance in North Little Rock, Ark.
Olivia's Wine and Gifts
Olivia's Wine and Gifts Celebrates Grand Opening in Fairview Heights
Sign*A*Rama
Sign-A-Rama celebrates Opening Fairview Heights Location
Benzene suit names 14 corporate giants
A Fairview Heights man is suing 14 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court claiming his father died from benzene exposure.
Attack of the tax-eaters
You may have heard-- Governor Rod Blagojevich's giant "gross receipts" tax hike on Illinois businesses lost when it came up for a vote in the Statehouse.
Stand up Americans!
To the editor:
Philip Morris petitions Supreme Court to set Byron straight
James Thompson Former Gov. James Thompson has petitioned the Illinois Supreme Court to set Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron straight.
Teenagers claim retailer discriminated against them
Two teenage boys filed a civil rights suit against retailer Steve & Barry's LLC, alleging racial discrimination.
Class action ace denies starting new law firm while Lakin employee
Richard Burke did not start a law office in competition with the Lakin Law Firm while he worked for the firm, according to his attorney.
Shhh! Granite City silently settles with Peach, Maag
Armettia Peach, who paid $20,000 down on a house in $20 bills, watched someone else take the title, moved in, sued Granite City over a leaky roof, won more than $100,000, and then lost it, has settled the suit.
Byron asks Fifth if he can reopen Price v. Philip Morris
Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron has asked the Fifth District appellate court whether new evidence could give him jurisdiction to reopen a class action case against Philip Morris that he was ordered to dismiss last year.