News from September 2007
Cottrell cleared in federal court trial
Jurors in U.S. District Court cleared Georgia trailer maker Cottrell Inc. of any fault in a truck driver's injuries.
Collinsville gets four new taxes with Cooper soccer stadium
Jeff Cooper COLLINSVILLE – City leaders would impose four new taxes on top of tax increment financing to help wealthy asbestos attorney Jeff Cooper build a soccer stadium, homes, stores and hotels where Interstate 55-70 crosses I-255.
Madison County's first asbestos trial in more than a year set to get under way
Judge Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack has begun picking a jury for the county's first asbestos trial in more than a year.
Cable trip lands Charter in court
A Belleville woman claims she was made sick, sore and lame after tripping over an unburied cable line at her home more than two years ago. She is suing Charter Communications for damages in excess of $100,000.
Alorton youth injured climbing over rail car coupler sues railroads
The mother of a teenage boy who was injured as he walked between two rail cars filed suit against two railroads and the East St. Louis School District claiming they were negligent for the injury.
Truck driver claims injury from airborne 2x4
A truck driver who was hit with wooden 2x4s filed a personal injury suit against Southern Illinois Railcar Company (SIRC) in Madison County Circuit Court alleging the company was negligent when unloading wood.
Defective stair railing prompts woman's $50k suit
Melody Shemwell filed suit against Jennifer Wood claiming she was injured after falling down the stairs at Wood's home at 2824 Washington Ave. in Granite City on June 8, 2006.
Strip club customer got a beating instead of refund, suit claims
Larry Flynt's Hustler Club Seth Jarman claims he just wanted a refund after the power went out at Larry Flynt's Hustler Club, but instead was attacked by eight bouncers.
Thursday, Sept. 27
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Asbestos Motion Docket: Friday, Sept. 28
KORNMAN ROBIN V. A W CHESTERTON INC
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Ameren sued over unprotected guy wires
The widow of a man who died when his motorcycle came into contact with guy wires adjacent to the roadway filed a wrongful death complaint against Ameren IP and JMP Cycle and Hobby in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 14.
Arizona laborer claims mesothelioma in Madison County suit
George Maxwell of Arizona filed an asbestos suit against 84 corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working from 1949 to 1997 as a plumber, steamfitter and sales manager at various locations in Illinois, Iowa, New Mexico and Arizona.
Landfill accident leads to truck driver's personal injury suit
A man who was injured at the Milam Landfill in Granite City filed a personal injury suit against Waste Management of Illinois seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
Domestic violence, mental health and trauma seminar set
The Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council is holding its 10th annual fall training on domestic violence, trauma and mental illness at the Edwardsville Moose facility on Oct. 3.
Wexstten kicks off campaign with district media tour
Wexstten kicks off campaign in front of St. Clair County Courthouse. Surrounded by county officials and Democratic party leaders, Fifth Appellate Court Judge James Wexstten touted his experience and qualifications during the first stop of a media tour at the St. Clair County Courthouse Monday morning.
Class action, costumed
What's the best way to disguise from a city's taxpayers that they are volunteer put-up plaintiffs in a trial lawyer-concocted class action lawsuit?
9-11 remembered after trip to Afghanistan
"Have You Forgotten?" is a song performed by Darryl Worley that recalls the events of September 11. It is played at patriotic events and around this time of year. I, like many people, remember exactly what I was doing.