News from 2007
Wednesday, Nov. 7
9:30 a.m.
Lawyer fishes for 17 years of records from 35 states in class action against Cincinnati Insurance
Dennis Barton Dennis Barton of the Lakin Law Firm wants someone at Cincinnati Insurance to search every email and other documents in company history for a common word with three initials beside it.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
9:30 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 5
9 a.m.
Defense attorney accuses Lakin firm of 'unclean' hands in old class action
Troy Bozarth Attorney Troy Bozarth, calm in court or on paper, brings sensational new charges against the Lakin Law Firm.
Law student with dyslexia and low 'grape' point average sues SIU for $1.5 million
A white female law student whose first year grades precluded a second year invitation, claims Southern Illinois University School of Law discriminated against her because she suffers from "Attention Span Deficit Disorder."
Alton sued by firefighters' pension for underfunding by $31 million
Trustees for the Alton Firefighters Pension Fund (AFPF) are suing the city of Alton claiming the fund is underfunded by more than $31 million.
Railroader claims UP failed to provide ergonomically safe equipment
Larry R. Biggs has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit against Union Pacific Railroad claiming he developed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and left ulnar nerve entrapment due to his employer's alleged negligence.
Two strikes, no airbags, no insurance: Malibu driver sues GM, State Farm, Allstar Motors
An East St. Louis woman is seeking in excess of $300,000 for injuries and damages she suffered after hitting a deer two times while traveling southbound on Interstate 255/270 two years ago.
'Rotary Citrus Days' in the city of Edwardsville
The Edwardsville Rotary Club's Annual Citrus Sale is going on now through Nov. 14.
Motorcyclists seek $100k for injuries after accident
A couple injured while riding their motorcycle filed a personal injury suit against the driver of a vehicle that collided with them on Illinois Route 100 in Jersey County on July 29.
Benzene exposure blamed in worker's Madison County suit
The estate of Rusty Burns filed suit against 19 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court claiming benzene exposure.
Florida mesothelioma victim files claim in Madison County
A Florida man diagnosed with mesothelioma filed suit approximately 800 miles away from home in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 25, claiming 63 defendant corporations are responsible for his illness.
Bite victim was warned about dog's behavior, defendant says
A woman who filed suit over a dog bite had been warned of the dog's behavior before she decided to pet the dog, claims the defendant in a Madison County personal injury case.
AmEx sues in Madison County for unpaid balance
American Express filed suit against Sandra Lee Guenther in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 24, claiming the Glen Carbon resident breached her contract with them when she failed to make payments on her credit card account.
Woman sues captors and bar for injuries sustained during escape
An Oklahoma woman who says she was profoundly intoxicated when struck by a motorist is suing an O'Fallon bar and a couple she claims may have spiked her drinks in an attempt to lure her away for sexual exploitation.
Fire loss prompts insurer to sue furnace manufacturer
The insurance carrier for Roesch Inc. in Belleville has filed a civil complaint against KMI Systems, Inc. in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming a faulty furnace led to a fire which destroyed and damaged Roesch's inventory and building.
Bus driver named in civil sexual assault complaint
James Steele, Sr. has refiled a civil complaint against Southwestern Illinois College, its bus driver Lorenzo Perez and Challenge Unlimited, Inc. alleging Perez sexually battered and assaulted his mentally challenged daughter.
All in the family
How much suffering did Marilyn Margulis endure after an unwanted message was left on her home answering machine?