News from November 2007
Judge in Orbitz case blasts defendants' motion to depose Fairview Heights aldermen
Richard Burke Conveniently forget on U.S. Magistrate Judge Donald Wilkerson's watch, and he's one to forgive.
Maag pleads not guilty, requests speedy trial in solicitation case
Thomas Maag An attorney representing Thomas Maag in his criminal case for soliciting a prostitute filed a motion asking for a speedy trial.
E-Crane caused Beelman worker's injuries, suit says
A Caseyville man who was permanently injured when he was struck by an E-Crane filed suit against Beelman Truck Company, Frank Beelman, Fabick and Company and E-Crane International in Madison County Circuit Court.
Stack amenable to tossing non-resident asbestos cases
Judge Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack reminded a group of asbestos lawyers that he's not opposed to dismissing cases with little or no tie to the county.
SimmonsCooper sinks teeth into Apple claiming iChat patent infringement
Paul Lesko A local law firm that amassed a fortune in Madison County asbestos litigation is now courting intellectual property claimants.
Holiday Shores cases against chemical makers await ruling
Judge Stack After two years under advisement in Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack's court, six class action lawsuits against major chemical manufacturers await action.
Class action against Allstate claims different rates charged for similar risks
Four southern Illinois Allstate insurance policy holders filed a federal class action complaint alleging the insurer charges different rates to individuals with similar insurance risk in violation of state law.
Chiropractor ordered to cough up billing records in class action against Safeco
Judge Crowder If chiropractor Frank Bemis intends to pursue a class action against Safeco Insurance for paying him less than he charged for treating accident victims, he must explain how he sets his prices.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Tuesday, Nov. 20
9:30 a.m.
Insurer goes after AmerenUE and electrical contractor for fire damages
8701 Village Place in East St. Louis AmerenUE and an electrical subcontractor responsible for reconnecting an East St. Louis resident's downed power lines after a destructive ice storm last winter are being sued by Illinois Farmers Insurance Co.
Motorcyclist sues driver and Illinois Excavators over unsecured barricade
A motorcyclist is suing Illinois Excavators for failing to secure barrel barricades on a road construction site in Freeburg.
Dram Shop suit filed against Fischer's, West Park Bowl
Fischer's Fischer's Restaurant in Belleville and West Park Bowl in Columbia are being sued by a passenger in a vehicle that "violently crashed" on North Belt West in Belleville on Jan. 16.
Former Quincy priest named in sexual abuse complaint
A man currently serving time for a sexual abuse conviction claims he was abused by a Catholic priest, according to a civil rights suit filed in Madison County on Nov. 8.
Former inmate seeks $1 million for bad experience in prison
A former inmate at the Menard Correctional Center in Chester filed a federal suit in East St. Louis on Nov. 13, against two correctional officers and the warden alleging he was subjected to cruel and unusual punishment during his time in prison.
Belleville land owners claim their property was sold by concrete company
Property owners Adeline A. Fournie, James Fournie and Joseph Fournie claim Belleville Concrete Contracting Co. sold approximately five acres of land they own in Belleville to another business.
Cap and mitten drive held at First Bank
First Bank in Edwardsville, next to Burger King, will be holding a cap and mitten drive from Nov. 23 to Dec. 15.
Wrongful termination suit filed against Edwardsville business
Frank Chandler filed a wrongful discharge complaint against YRC Logistics of Edwardsville alleging he was fired because his employer assumed he would file a claim for workers' compensation benefits.
Dangerous sidewalk blamed in personal injury complaint
A Granite City woman who fell outside her home filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Nov. 5, alleging her sidewalk is dangerous.
Peel's sentencing hearing re-set for Nov. 19
Gary Peel United States District Judge William Stiehl has set Gary Peel's sentencing for Nov. 19. It is the fifth time a hearing date has been scheduled.
Big Daddy's customer says he was assaulted
Big Daddy's A customer of Big Daddy's Restaurant in Belleville claims he suffered injuries to his face and head when he was assaulted on the premises May 6.