News from 2007
Insurer seeks to recover funds stolen from nursing home
Cincinnati Insurance Company filed suit against a former bookkeeper of Community Care Center of Mascoutah trying to recoup money paid on a claim.
Woman seeks $50k for neck injuries caused by mounted phone unit
Cynthia Thurm filed a personal injury suit against Wood River-based Phone Masters in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 13, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for neck injuries she allegedly received when a LCD display unit fell from its wall mount.
Asphalt sealant caused man's serious injuries at Walgreens, suit says
A South Roxana man who claims he was injured at the Wood River Walgreens filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 10, alleging Walgreens failed to keep its premises in a safe condition.
Retired yardman claims railroads caused asbestosis
Elmer Grissom filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint against Illinois Central Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad Company in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 10, alleging he was exposed to asbestos while employed as a yardman.
Missouri engineer files asbestos claim in Madison County
A Missouri man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 10, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Photographer sues church for slip on water
An Olan Mills photographer filed a personal injury suit against St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel alleging he slipped on water that was in the lobby while taking photographs on Aug. 6, 2005.
Wrongful death suit filed in recent crash near Pere Marquette
The estate of a Springfield motorcyclist killed in an accident on July 29, filed a wrongful death suit against the Highland woman who allegedly collided with him.
US Bank seeks repayment on Mercedes-Benz loan
US Bank filed suit against Ulice Jordan of Glen Carbon in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 13, claiming Jordan failed to make payments on a loan for a 2005 Mercedes-Benz.
Convicted murderer's business plan irreparably harmed by early release, suit says
Christopher Holly An O'Fallon man who served five years of a 20-year sentence over a 1999 Cook County homicide filed suit against the state Prison Review Board (PRB) because he is being forced to serve a two-year term of mandatory supervised release (MSR) even though his plea agreement did not include MSR.
Diamonds and mermaid sculptures up for sale in Peel bankruptcy case
The trustee handling Gary Peel's bankruptcy case is planning to auction off assets of his estate.
Loading dock worker slips on pellets, sues in federal court
A man injured after falling off a loading dock filed a personal injury suit in U.S. District Court Aug. 7, against Warehouse Services, GE Plastics and Centralia Terminal Company seeking damages in excess of $225,000.
Woman alleges she was demoted in federal civil rights complaint
An Edwardsville woman filed a civil rights complaint against Edward Jones in U.S. District Court Aug. 9, alleging she was demoted and forced to resign after reporting her supervisor's crude behavior.
Lakin prosecutor concerned about witness intimidation
A federal prosecutor working the case against Thomas Lakin doesn't want to be forced to turn over his witness list.
Deputies, officer injured in courthouse scuffle
Two Madison County sheriff's deputies and one court security officer were injured in a scuffle on Aug. 3 at the Criminal Justice Center (CJC), while trying to apprehend a female suspect.
Alton Square Mall escalator leads to man's hip injury, suit says
James Foster filed a personal injury suit against Alton Square Mall in Madison County Circuit Court July 30, seeking damages for injuries he received after falling on an escalator April 20.
Woman sues funeral home over vehicular accident
Melanie Phillips filed a personal injury suit against John Mick and Werner-Mick Funeral Home in Madison County Circuit Court July 25, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she sustained in an automobile accident.
Prostate cancer caused by diesel exhaust, tobacco smoke exposure, suit says
A Union Pacific fireman and engineer claims his exposure to diesel exhaust and tobacco smoke caused him to develop prostate cancer.
Tillery tastes his own medicine
So Stephen Tillery is accusing Rex Carr of threatening him with frivolous lawsuits?
Capping USF Fund will severely impact Illinois
John Rooney We cannot afford to cap USF funding for wireless customers, because we cannot afford to leave rural America behind.
Kyle Napp sworn in as new Madison County associate judge
Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis administers the oath of office to Kyle Napp. Kyle Napp was sworn-in as a Madison County associate judge in a ceremony on Aug. 10. Napp, who was joined by family and other well-wishers, is a former Madison County assistant state's attorney. Napp will be featured in a Record "Q-A," in the Aug. 27 edition.