News from 2008
Big stories in 2008
Lakin arrives at the federal courthouse in East St. Louis prior to a hearing in which U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert accepted a plea deal. Attorney Tom Lakin was taken into custody at the federal courthouse in East St. Louis on Sept. 10, after U.S. District Court Judge J. Phil Gilbert accepted a plea agreement on various drug charges.
Strive Group failed to keep workplace safe, former contractor says
Robert Wahlig has filed suit against The Strive Group, alleging he was injured after he slipped and fell while working for the company.
Patient sues Gateway and nurse for falling in bathroom
Sharon and Charles Daniele have filed suit against Gateway Regional Medical Center and one of its nurses, alleging Sharon Daniele fell after the nurse left her alone in the bathroom.
2008 Person of the Year: Thomas Q. Keefe, Jr.
Keefe shows off a plaque of appreciation received from Army Staff Sgt. Justin Reagan. Attorney Thomas Q. Keefe, Jr. of Belleville is the Record's 2008 Person of the Year because he brings honor to his profession.
Gleeson Asphalt sues Edwardsville School District 7, others, over unpaid contract
Gleeson Asphalt has filed suit against Edwardsville Community Unit School District No. 7, Morrissey Construction Company and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, alleging it did not receive the money it was due after it paved a section of the school district's land.
Armettia Peach and contractor settle leaky house lawsuit
Kevin Link Armettia Peach, whose six figure judgment in a suit against Granite City over a leaky house vanished after Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian learned she didn't own the house, has settled with the last defendant.
40 billion reasons why asbestos litigation will grow
Hartley Forty billion dollars of designated funds currently available in court-established trust funds is providing abundant incentive to already rich attorneys with asbestos-settling know-how.
Driver and company sued over woman's injuries in rear-end collision
Marcella Herzog has filed suit against Oates Associates and one of its employees, alleging her neck, shoulder and low back were injured after he rear-ended her.
Tile company says insurer wrongfully denied fire claim
The owner and operator of a Caseyville business has filed suit against Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, alleging the company wrongfully denied their claim after their business caught on fire.
Escort driver claims injuries in rear-end collision
A Belleville woman has filed suit against a Belleville man, alleging she was injured after he rear-ended her.
Belleville Concrete sued for retaliatory discharge
Kenneth D. Fournie has filed suit against Belleville Concrete Contracting Company, alleging he was wrongfully fired in retaliation for his assertion of legal rights against the company.
Suit: MTV's 'Rock of Love Bus' driver asleep at the wheel
Maria from Rock of Love Bus A Tallahassee, Fla. couple has filed suit against MTV, VH-1 Music First, two entertainment companies and an employee of the companies, alleging the employee fell asleep while driving a "Rock of Love Bus" full of equipment.
Former Regions Bank employee sues over unpaid vacation days, expenses
A Madison County man has filed suit against Regions Bank, alleging he did not receive vacation pay or pay for work he performed after he quit his job.
20 new asbestos suits filed in Madison County Dec. 15-19
A total of 20 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County during the week of Dec. 15 through Dec. 19.
Man drives into tree, suit follows
An Alton man has filed suit against another Alton man, alleging he was injured after the man drove into a tree.
Troy Road-Lavelle Drive accident cited in injury suit
Ronald Madlock Jr. has filed suit against Deborah Lovekamp, alleging his neck, shoulder and low back were injured after a collision.
Collinsville accident is subject of suit
Donald E. and Kathleen P. Bean have filed suit against Terry A. Mathews, alleging Donald was seriously injured after an accident.
Injuries claimed in Baugh Avenue accident
Clenelle Johnson has filed suit against Gregory L. Patrick, alleging he was injured after a collision.
Woman claims serious injuries in East St. Louis accident
Felisha Clay has filed suit against Richard Ballard, alleging her head, neck and back were seriously injured after he failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with her vehicle.
Edward D. Jones sued over pre-divorce clause
A St. Clair County woman and the estate of a St. Clair County man have filed suit against Edward D. Jones Investments, alleging the woman did not receive money after the man's death because of a mistake the broker made.