News from April 2008
Birthing problems prompt mother to file med mal complaint
Lisa Fletcher filed a medical malpractice complaint against Kevin Michael Scharff, M.D. and Anderson Hospital in Madison County Circuit Court April 22, alleging they deviated from the standard of care when delivering her daughter on April 29, 2006.
Law Day to be celebrated May 1 at Lewis and Clark CC
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Law Day, the Alton-Wood River Bar Association, in conjunction with the Madison County Bar Association, will sponsor a panel discussion on "The Rule of Law and You."
Man sues for injuries suffered in assault at The Cellar
A Highland man filed a Dram Shop complaint against The Cellar alleging a patron assaulted him as a result of his intoxication.
Price fixing alleged in class action against auto filter makers
A class action suit filed today in federal court claims a number of auto parts manufacturers conspired to fix prices for replacement oil, air, fuel and transmission filters.
Shiloh's Wings named in Dram Shop lawsuits
Wings of Shiloh faces two separate Dram Shop lawsuits related to an auto accident that occurred last year in O'Fallon.
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New Lawsuits: Tuesday, April 22
Bethany Fletcher, a minor, by and through her mother and next friend, Lisa Fletcher and Lisa Fletcher, individually v. Kevin Michael Scharff, M.D., and Anderson Hospital
Harris Poll ranks Illinois 46 out of 50; Madison County improved
Donohue Madison County's judicial system has improved, according to a national survey of corporate lawyers, but Illinois remains among the worst legal climates in the nation.
Property owner seeks payment on total loss fire claim
A Belleville property owner is suing Safeco Property and Casualty Insurance Company of Illinois over an unpaid total loss fire claim at 620 Valencia on Oct. 4, 2003.
Local student honored for Outstanding Volunteer Service at award presentation
Belleville resident Kathleen McGlynn was named one of Illinois' top two youth volunteers for 2008 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
Defective roller shoe leads to personal injury suit against Value City
Value City Darla Taylor claims Value City Department Store sold her a defective shoe in a personal injury suit filed April 16 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Bubby & Sissy's bar sued by patron who slips on uneven surface
Bubby & Sissy's A woman who tripped at Bubby & Sissy's bar filed suit against the Alton tavern in Madison County Circuit Court April 16, alleging negligence due to an uneven surface.
Utah man files asbestos complaint in Madison County
A Utah man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court April 17, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
New Lawsuits: Monday, April 21
Julie Luna v. Hitz Memorial Home and Marsha Haslett