News from 2007
Former chief judge represents plaintiffs in head-on collision suit
The former chief judge of St. Clair County Circuit Court filed suit on behalf of Paula Kelley and the estate of Carrie Randolph involving a head-on collision on Interstate 55.
Subway slip and fall subject of Madison County suit
Bonnie Bloome of Harvel in Montgomery County filed a personal injury suit against James and Sandra Shepherd who operate a Subway sandwich shop at 216 South Main in Hillsboro, also in Montgomery County.
Estate claims colon perforated during colonoscopy
Anderson Hospital in Maryville The estate of a woman who died due to complications of a perforated colon filed a wrongful death suit against Anderson Hospital and Dr. Stephen Prange Striegel in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 20.
Dentist files slander suit against fellow practitioner in Madison County
Dr. Richard Boatman, Jr. filed a two-count slander and defamation suit Nov. 20 in Madison County against fellow dentist Dr. William Beckert.
Age and sex discrimination suit filed against Conoco Phillips Pipe Line
A former employee of Conoco Phillips Pipe Line Co. in East St. Louis has filed an age and sex discrimination suit in federal court.
1,000th 'L' case in Madison County is asbestos claim
Betty Talley filed the 1,000th civil lawsuit this year in the "L" division in Madison County Circuit Court on Nov. 27, claiming her brother Herbert Hollis died as a result of asbestos exposure.
Appellate Court reverses Maddox's dismissal of Lakin class action
The Fifth Appellate Court has reversed Madison County Circuit Judge Lola Maddox who in July 2006 dismissed a Lakin Law Firm class action suit for a reason that a federal court had previously rejected.
4-O Quick Shop sued by mother for underage liquor sale
A Madison County woman filed suit against Lillian Enterprises, doing business as 4-O-II Quick Shop, claiming the business sold liquor to her underage son.
Columbia Plumbing Co. named in suit
Cregger Company, Inc. filed suit against H.J. Frierdich & Sons, Inc., doing business as Columbia Plumbing Co., regarding an account balance due of $128,637.50.
Church of the Living God sued in St. Clair County
Church of the Living God in Belleville and the driver of its 1994 Ford Club Wagon are being sued by Vanessa and James Hillier over an accident that took place Dec. 1, 2005.
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Zyprexa suit filed in St. Clair County by attorneys Cueto
The brother and son of a St. Clair County circuit judge have filed suit against Eli Lilly claiming its anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa is defectively designed, inadequately tested, dangerous and lacked proper warnings.
Willow Creek named in wrongful death suit
A daughter of a Belleville nursing home resident has filed suit on behalf of her deceased mother whom she claims was negligently cared for at Willow Creek Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
47 claimants from across country file suit over Ketek in St. Clair County
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. is being sued by consumers of Ketek -- an antibiotic used to treat sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia -- by 47 plaintiffs from around the country in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Carbon monoxide exposure claimed in suit against plumber
A Belleville family claims a Lebanon plumber failed to properly install a hot water heater in their mobile home, causing them to be exposed to carbon monoxide.
Med mal suit targets St.. Elizabeth's, St. Louis University and physicians
St. Elizabeth's Clarence Orschell filed a medical malpractice complaint on behalf of his wife Janet who died two years ago due to complications involving hypovolemic shock.
Doctor on way to emergency claims Alorton cop violated his rights
Mohammad Hashemi, M.D., a U.S. citizen of Iranian ancestry, claims he was wrongfully detained and tormented by an Alorton police officer two years ago while en route to an emergency call at Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital.
Jesse's Place in ESL sued by customer in attack
Willie Gene Fleming and his wife Jacqueline Fleming are suing Jesse's Place in East St. Louis and its owners for an attack that left Willie Gene Fleming severely and permanently injured.
Couple seeks $1.5 million in busted cell tower deal
Fairview Heights property owners Janice and Thomas Petroff, Jr. are seeking in excess of $1.5 million over a busted land-lease deal with Verizon Wireless.