News from April 2008
Former bailiff says $60k was a gift, not a loan, in breach suit
Charles Taylor Former Madison County Bailiff Charles "Rod" Taylor responded to a breach of contract suit alleging he failed to repay a $60,000 loan to John Michael Potter by claiming the money was a gift.
Kenny's Bar in Granite City blamed for alcohol-related attack
Kenny's Bar A man who was allegedly assaulted at Kenny's Bar in Granite City filed a dram shop complaint in Madison County Circuit Court April 25, alleging an intoxicated patron attacked him.
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Wrist and shoulder injuries claimed in FELA suit against Illinois Central
Donald Grammer of Murphysboro filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit against Illinois Central Railroad claiming wrist and shoulder injuries as a result of repetitive and cumulative occupational trauma.
Conductor claims carpal tunnel syndrome in suit
Illinois Central Railroad conductor Edward Brueggemann filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit claiming that his bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome might have been caused by exposure to repetitive trauma associated with work activities.
Three more Dram Shop suits filed against Wings over same accident
A week after Wings of Shiloh was hit with two Dram Shop lawsuits, another three were filed over the same auto accident that happened last year on North Seven Hills Road near the intersection of O'Fallon-Troy Road in O'Fallon.
Brakeman claims injuries in suit against Illinois Central
Illinois Central Railroad brakeman and switchman William Grammer claims he suffers from occupational bilateral wrists and bilateral elbows as a result of repetitive and cumulative trauma, according to a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit filed April 25 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
FELA complaint filed against Canadian National/Illinois Central
A former engineer at Canadian National/Illinois Central Railroad claims he suffered injuries to his neck, back and legs due to engine vibration, according to a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Millstadt ditch collapse subject of wrongful death suit
Mendy Yankey is suing Followell Construction Co. over a sewer line construction accident last month in Millstadt that claimed her husband's life.
Railroader claims he developed lung cancer after toxic exposure
Union Pacific Railroad switchman and yardmaster Jerry Brown claims he developed lung cancer as a result of exposure to toxic substances during a career that spanned 43 years.
Cutters in Belleville named in Dram Shop suit
John Misturak of Granite City has filed a Dram Shop suit against a Belleville bar owner John Brisk claiming he was assaulted and battered by a customer who consumed "large amounts" of alcohol.
Trackman seeks $50k for repetitive traumas
Walter Ratts, a trackman for Illinois Central Railroad, claims he has sustained severe and permanent injuries to his back, neck, spine and knees after being subjected to numerous repetitive traumas over the course of a 37-year-long career.
O'Fallon man claims brothers conspired to assault him
Jeffrey A. Cantrell of O'Fallon is suing brothers Ryan Weslee Borkowski and Thomas Brian Borkowski of O'Fallon for an assault that took place July 17, 2007 at 416 Dartmouth Dr. in O'Fallon.
New Lawsuits: Monday, April 28
Geoffrey Lancey v. Stephen Reamer and Michelle Huffman
Abortion clinic and doctor sued by Granite City woman
Hope Clinic Brandy Hildreth of Granite City is suing the Hope Clinic for Women in Granite City claiming it committed battery by allowing a different doctor than the one she specified perform an abortion Feb. 8.
Retaliatory discharge alleged in suit against Hitz Memorial Home
A civil suit was filed against Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra by a former employee who claims she was fired for receiving workers' compensation benefits.
Brutal beating at Granite City tavern prompts $150k suit
Lenny's in Granite City A man who claims he was brutally attacked at a Granite City tavern filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court April 16, alleging his injuries were so severe he had to be airlifted to a St. Louis hospital.
Florida mechanic files asbestos complaint in Madison County
A Florida man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court April 22, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Collinsville couple claims rights violated; cops destroyed their alcohol
A Collinsville couple filed a nine-count civil complaint against the City of Collinsville and three police officers in Madison County Circuit Court April 18, alleging the officers violated their constitutional rights.