News from 2007
Tower climber's estate files wrongful death complaint
A wrongful death suit filed on behalf of Daniel Arnold of Alton, killed two years ago in a fall from a from a tower being erected in Butler County, Mo., claims a safety harness manufactured by Klein Tools, Inc. was defectively designed.
Verett sued by Yellow Book over $17k in unpaid advertising
An Edwardsville attorney who is fighting for hundreds of thousands of dollars in a personal injury claim against a local pizzeria and police officer is being sued by Yellow Book for failing to pay more than $17,000 in advertising costs.
Keeley & Sons, driver named in wrongful death complaint
Joyell Lindley filed a wrongful death complaint against Keeley & Sons and its truck driver Larry J. Benesh over a fatal accident last year that claimed her father's life.
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Mar Ka Nursing Home resident claims assault, battery and robbery
A resident of a Mascoutah nursing home claims she was assaulted, battered and robbed of her wedding ring, according to a lawsuit filed July 27 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
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$1 million lucky raffle drawn at Glen Carbon Casey's
Someone who purchased an Illinois Lottery raffle ticket at the Casey's General Store in Glen Carbon, 70 W. Main St., is the lucky winner of $1 million.
Class action claims Expedia violates identify theft prevention statute
A class action lawsuit filed against Expedia, Inc. claims the online travel agency printed more than five digits of customers' credit card numbers in violation of a federal statute designed to prevent identity theft.
Railroad worker seeking $1million claims flashbacks, psychological damage
A railroad worker who sustained severe injuries while working for Union Pacific (UP) filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 27, alleging his employer failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Suit seeks damages from DaimlerChrysler, Cassens over defective brake pedal
Dorothy Haggard filed a six-count suit against DaimlerChrysler and Cassens & Sons in Madison County Circuit Court July 27, claiming a car manufactured by Chrysler was unreasonably dangerous and defective.
Man injured after garbage truck's hydraulics fail
St. Clair County resident Bruce Ward is seeking in excess of $1 million for injuries he sustained at Custom Steel Processing in Madison when a garbage truck's hydraulic lift malfunctioned.
Mac's Time Out blamed in dram shop suit
Pamela Burgess filed a dram shop suit against Mac's Time Out in Madison County Circuit Court July 25, claiming she sustained injuries when an intoxicated patron assaulted her.
Florida man files asbestos suit in Madison County
A Florida man diagnosed with mesothelioma filed suit approximately 800 miles away from home in Madison County Circuit Court July 25, claiming 75 defendant corporations are responsible for his illness.
Smithton sued over woman's trip on water meter
The village of Smithton is being sued for $50,000 by a resident who broke her leg after tripping on a city water meter.
Barge worker's family files suit after drowning
The family of a barge worker killed on the job is suing Beelman River Terminals for damages in excess of $50,000 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Shopper Stopper
The truck driver hurt himself in Tennessee. He lives in Tennessee. But he's trying to file his personal injury lawsuit right here, in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Callis passes big test with skeptical audience
Ann Callis traveled 300 miles from Madison County to Cook County to appear before an audience that has been highly critical of her courthouse for decades.
Judge Judy
Judge Judy It could be a doozy of an '08 Southern Illinois Democratic primary election: Working-class incumbent of coal-mining descent versus ambitious personal injury trial lawyer.