News from April 2008
Shimkus earns 'Spirit of Enterprise' award from Chamber
Shimkus WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman John Shimkus (R-19) has earned another Spirit of Enterprise award for his votes in support of pro-business issues during 2007.
Relay for Life team from Hepler Broom hosts trivia night
The Relay for Life team from the Edwardsville law firm Hepler Broom is hosting a "Trivia Night" on Saturday, May 31 at the Moose Lodge, located at 7371 Marine Rd. in Edwardsville.
Luna Cafe employee allegedly hits patron on head with beer bottle
Luna Cafe Donna Dioneda filed a dram shop complaint against the Luna Cafe in Madison County Circuit Court April 8, alleging she was assaulted by a drunken patron.
Madison County secretary demands documents in sexual harassment suit
A secretary's sexual harassment lawsuit against Madison County demands that documents be turned over within five days of a court order.
FELA complaint filed against Alton & Southern
Rodney Painter of Caseyville filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit against his employer Alton & Southern Railway Co. claiming grievous injuries from a work place accident April 5, 2005.
Injured jet ski passenger claims operator jumped wake of another vessel
A woman who was permanently injured while riding as a passenger on a jet ski filed a personal injury suit against the watercraft's operator in Madison County Circuit Court April 8, seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
Used car dealership negligently entrusted Monte Carlo to test-driver, suit says
JC Auto Sales in Belleville is being sued by a man who claims the used car dealership negligently entrusted a test driver to operate a vehicle which rear-ended him at a Belleville intersection.
'Unfair conduct' is new line of attack inTillery's amended Pfizer complaint
Tillery Class action attorney Stephen Tillery of St. Louis, who for years accused businesses of deceiving his clients, suddenly accuses them of anything but that.
Patient claims surgeon lacerated small bowel in med mal complaint
Cynthia Moore filed a medical malpractice suit against Dennis Hurford, M.D. alleging he was negligent during an exploratory surgery.
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Cheese distraction contributes to woman's injuries at Wal-Mart
Margaret Wienstroer is suing the O'Fallon Wal-Mart for neck and back injuries after slipping on water while attempting to get cheese from a refrigerated display case.
Alton cemetery violated Wrongful Tree Cutting Act, couple claims in suit
An Alton couple filed a civil suit against St. Joseph's Cemetery claiming trees and shrubbery were removed from their property without permission in violation of the Wrongful Tree Cutting Act.
Medtronic's defibrillator subject of Madison County personal injury suit
Donald Shewmake filed suit against Medtronic, Inc. alleging he suffered personal injuries and economic damages as a result of a defective and dangerous defibrillator.
Lowe's customer claims garden hose posed unreasonable risk of harm
A Granite City man who tripped and fell and the Glen Carbon Lowe's filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court April 7, alleging there was an unreasonable risk of harm to customers present while he was shopping.
Troy cop dismissed from Pizza Hut door injury case
Troy policeman Clarence Jackson doesn't have to defend himself against a claim that he injured attorney Amanda Verett by opening a door at a Pizza Hut restaurant.
Seaman files Jones Act suit against U.S. United Barge Line
A seaman for U.S. United Barge Line filed a Jones Act complaint against his employer alleging unsafe work conditions.