News from 2007
Jane Doe files battery suit against physician
A woman identified as Jane Doe claims her physician allegedly battered her by improperly touching her breasts and vaginal area while she sought treatment for a sinus infection.
Shelter Insurance sued over automatic phone calls
A Missouri business is suing Shelter Mutual Insurance Co. for violating a federal statute which restricts automatically generated phone calls.
Doctor files personal injury suit after auto accident
Joanna Janas-Kaminsky, M.D. filed a personal injury suit against Mary Wenos of Collinsville, alleging she was injured when Wenos collided with the vehicle she was riding in.
Attorney withdraws request to close portions of Lakin trial
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Clark filed a motion to withdraw his request that sought to have portions of Tom Lakin's criminal trial closed to the public.
Med mal suit against Saint Anthony's, doctors dismissed by Byron
Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron At plaintiff's request, Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron dismissed without prejudice a 10-count medical malpractice case against Saint Anthony's Health Center and several of its doctors.
Wisconsin laborer claims mesothelioma in Madison County suit
Philip Cieslek of Wisconsin filed an asbestos suit against 88 defendant corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working from 1959 to 2003 as a laborer, environmental engineer and wastewater treatment supervisor at various locations.
Deputy Sitton laid to rest
Madison County Sheriff's deputy Kevin Sitton was laid to rest Monday morning at Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens in Glen Carbon.
Ford and dealer sued over Ranger's electrical system
William L. Whitten claims inadequate electrical wiring in his 2000 Ford Ranger caused his vehicle to catch fire after it was struck by another vehicle, according to a lawsuit filed Sept. 6 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Fairview Heights' Whodunit
When we last checked in on Fairview Heights Mayor Gail Mitchell, he was winning.
QT attendants blamed for not helping handicapped customer at gas pump
Lois Nelson filed suit against Quik Trip (QT) in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 14, claiming she sustained injuries at the East Alton location on Aug. 26, 2005.
Trackman files a FELA suit against Norfolk Southern
A trackman for Norfolk Southern Railway filed a Federal Employers Liability Act suit in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 17, alleging the railroad failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Fairview Heights council was 'deceived' about class action, alderman says
A pair of Fairview Heights hotels If she knew then what she knows now, Fairview Heights Alderman Bonnie Crossley would have "definitely" rejected the city's role as lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against online travel agencies.
Burke apologizes to court for bad memory
Richard Burke Attorney Richard Burke, representing the city of Fairview Heights, denied at an Aug. 29 hearing that a discovery dispute existed between him and opposing attorneys. But before the day ended he admitted it.
Tow truck driver seeks back pay and unpaid overtime in suit
A former tow truck driver for Hahne's Towing filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 31, alleging his employer failed to pay him at minimum wage and failed to pay overtime.
Matoesian dismisses suit against Paxil objectors
Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian dismissed a class action suit without prejudice filed against two lawyers and a Florida citizen who were accused of conspiring to exploit the U.S. legal system for their own personal gain.
Court order prevents owner from stepping foot inside his own bar
Gary Lutman and former wife Sherry Lutman each owns 45 percent of Sharky's Sports Bar in Collinsville. She gets the keys to the place, but he can't step foot inside.
Club Xcursion hit with wrongful death suit
The estate of David Leon Maple, Jr. filed a wrongful death suit against Club Xcursion in Madison County Circuit Court Aug. 31, alleging Maple was shot and killed by another customer at the nightclub.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Monday, Sept. 10
Monday, September 10
BNSF faces FELA suit in Madison County
Herman Moore filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint against BNSF Railway in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 4, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.