News from November 2007
Zyprexa suit filed in St. Clair County by attorneys Cueto
The brother and son of a St. Clair County circuit judge have filed suit against Eli Lilly claiming its anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa is defectively designed, inadequately tested, dangerous and lacked proper warnings.
Willow Creek named in wrongful death suit
A daughter of a Belleville nursing home resident has filed suit on behalf of her deceased mother whom she claims was negligently cared for at Willow Creek Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
47 claimants from across country file suit over Ketek in St. Clair County
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. is being sued by consumers of Ketek -- an antibiotic used to treat sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia -- by 47 plaintiffs from around the country in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Carbon monoxide exposure claimed in suit against plumber
A Belleville family claims a Lebanon plumber failed to properly install a hot water heater in their mobile home, causing them to be exposed to carbon monoxide.
Med mal suit targets St.. Elizabeth's, St. Louis University and physicians
St. Elizabeth's Clarence Orschell filed a medical malpractice complaint on behalf of his wife Janet who died two years ago due to complications involving hypovolemic shock.
Doctor on way to emergency claims Alorton cop violated his rights
Mohammad Hashemi, M.D., a U.S. citizen of Iranian ancestry, claims he was wrongfully detained and tormented by an Alorton police officer two years ago while en route to an emergency call at Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital.
Jesse's Place in ESL sued by customer in attack
Willie Gene Fleming and his wife Jacqueline Fleming are suing Jesse's Place in East St. Louis and its owners for an attack that left Willie Gene Fleming severely and permanently injured.
Couple seeks $1.5 million in busted cell tower deal
Fairview Heights property owners Janice and Thomas Petroff, Jr. are seeking in excess of $1.5 million over a busted land-lease deal with Verizon Wireless.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving. It used to be a simple holiday to give thanks, of course, for a successful harvest. Later, we gave thanks for our many blessings. Then, football was added and made it a nearly perfect holiday.
Med-mal ruling not a surprise; but will have impact(s)
While it was disappointing, the ruling by Cook County Judge Diane Joan Larsen that the 2005 Illinois medical-malpractice reform bill is unconstitutional, it was not unexpected, nor is it the end of the world for advocates of fairness and of common sense legal reform in Illinois.
Access to healthcare is issue of reform debate
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Tillery class action against mutual funds accuses investors of doing good job
Attorney Stephen Tillery of St. Louis, down to his last argument in Madison County class action claims against mutual funds, accuses them of doing a good and honest job.
Plaintiff who lost Madison County's only Vioxx trial wants piece of settlement pie
Judge Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack may never get to decide whether Frank Schwaller will receive a new trial over his wife's death.
Ph.D. who loses job over dissertation dispute sues for $1 million
A Missouri woman who completed her Ph.D. at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1999 is suing university administrators and a professor for more than $1 million for failing to post her degree.
District 189 administrators sue for breach of contract
East St. Louis School District 189 administrators Sheryl Coleman and Luberta Allen filed suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming they were reassigned from principal positions in violation of state law.