News from 2007
Barge workers feared imminent death during Hurricane Katrina, suit claims
The pilot and chief engineer of a barge named M/V Ann Peters filed suit against Teco Barge Lines in U.S. District Court July 16, alleging they were injured during Hurricane Katrina.
Metro-Link rider injured in 'jerking' and 'jolting' train
Metro-Link passenger David Tweedy is seeking in excess of $25,000 from Metro/Bi State Development Agency for injuries he sustained when a train operator started moving before he was seated.
Nurse claims she was fired for winning med mal case
A registered nurse who won a medical negligence case against Memorial Hospital in 2005 claims she was fired for seeking compensation for her son's brain damage.
Don't close the Lakin trial
While we understand his intentions and respect his position, Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Clark needn't attempt to close the courtroom to media members and the public when juveniles testify in the drug and sexual abuse trial of plaintiff's lawyer Tom Lakin next January.
Justice served with Libby commutation
President George W. Bush possesses a quality scarce in the world of politics. That quality is unyielding loyalty to his friends and to his convictions.
Ruling allows class action against Sprint to continue
Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron A decision granting a 48-state class action lawsuit against Sprint has been upheld.
Woman sues after botched medical procedure
Anderson Hospital A woman who suffered complications after an outpatient procedure filed a medical malpractice suit against Anderson Hospital and Dr. Dennis Hurford in Madison County Circuit Court June 27.
Stack denies Lakin attempt to use widow in class action
Lakin Law Firm class action attorneys who tried to carry on a dead man's class action suit through his widow should have stuck with the corpse.
Woman sues after falling in hole on man's property
816 and 818 East 6th Street in Alton Ramona Bass filed a personal injury suit against James Bailey in Madison County Circuit Court July 5, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Chemical company wants railroad to pay for hydrochloric acid spill
An 800-pound hydrochloric acid spill in an East St. Louis rail yard is being blamed on Alton and Southern Railway Co., according to a civil suit filed June 25 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Widow sues over man's death in empty water tower
Southland Water Tower The widow of a Brussels man who died after falling while working inside an empty water tower filed a wrongful death suit in Madison County Circuit Court against Jerseyville County Rural Water Company.
600th 'L' case filed by son of county employee
Gueldener was injured on Holiday Shores Lake on July 4, 2005. The son of a longtime Madison County employee who became paralyzed after jumping off a boat in shallow water filed a personal injury suit against Dennis and Luke Dorris of Worden in Madison County Circuit Court July 2, alleging the boat owners were negligent.
Government wants courtroom closed during portions of Lakin's trial
Tom Lakin In an effort to protect the identity and privacy of juvenile witnesses and victims in the criminal case against Tom Lakin, Assistant United States Attorney Stephen Clark wants the courtroom to be closed to the public when they testify.
Tom Lakin seeks two separate trials
Tom Lakin Tom Lakin wants to sever one count from his seven-count indictment and have two separate trials.
HIPAA violated in divorce proceeding, suit claims
A woman involved in a divorce proceeding is suing St. Elizabeth's Hospital and her ex-husband's attorney claiming they mishandled her medical records in violation of the Health Insurance Probability and Accounting Act (HIPAA) and the Illinois Medical Patient Rights Act.
Burlington Northern named in FELA complaint
Roger W. Nagel filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint against Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. in St. Clair County Circuit Court July 3 claiming he was injured when a train hit a bump in the track.
CSX employee files FELA suit
A foreman for CSX Transportation filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 3, alleging CSX failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Attorney sues Craigslist advertiser for defamation
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Patrick Young has given Belleville attorney Steven Katz the power to subpoena classified ad Web site Craigslist to find out who published Katz's private cell number on the site.
Roller skater sues for slip out of beginner's rink
Fun Spot A roller skater who tripped and sustained severe injuries while exiting a beginner's rink is suing Fun Spot Skating Arena in Belleville for more than $50,000.