News from August 2008
Biden choice shows Obama doesn't believe his own rhetoric
Barack Obama learned an important lesson from John Kerry's 2004 Presidential campaign--do not express two contradictory positions in the same sentence. Instead, wait awhile.
Asbestos: It's irresistible!
The Madison County's trial bar's favorite mineral is back.
Metz to retire after 47-year career in St. Clair County government
Metz Front line duty as a field artillery soldier changed everything for St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Barney Metz. Had it not been for World War II, the veteran and 47-year public servant might have just followed the routine of his time.
Fairview Heights accident subject of suit
Kenneth R. Kiefer, Jr. has filed suit against Leland C. Nollau, alleging he was injured in a collision.
Route 13 rear-end collision prompts suit
Philamina Johnson has filed suit against Lyvern Adams, alleging she was seriously injured in a rear-end collision.
Tri-County Feed Mill files suit on unpaid bills
Tri-County Feed Mill, Inc., has filed a complaint against Amy Bouvett and Porco, Inc., alleging they failed to pay for goods delivered to them.
FELA suit filed against ICR
Myron Cunningham has filed suit against Illinois Central Railroad Company, alleging he was injured while working for the company.
Colorado claimant files asbestos suit on behalf of father
A Colorado man has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of his father against 13 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma his father was diagnosed with was wrongfully caused.
Minnesotan files asbestos complaint in Madison County
A Minnesota man recently diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed an asbestos suit against 13 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Suit filed in Highway 40 auto accident
Paul E. Lara and Melena Lara filed suit against Jeremy J. Quistorff and St. Louis Seal, Inc., alleging Paul was injured after his vehicle and Quistorff's collided.
Lung cancer blamed on asbestos, Tennessee plaintiff says
A Tennessee man recently diagnosed with lung cancer has filed an asbestos suit against 13 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Dump truck driver's estate sues company for interstate death
Michelle Kopsie and Brandy Janssen have filed a suit on behalf of Terry Adams against Carl McGaughey, II, McGaughey Trucking and McGaughey Construction, alleging Adams died as a result of injuries sustained while he was driving a dump truck owned by McGaughey.
Arizona plaintiff claims mesothelioma in Madison County suit
An Arizona man recently diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed an asbestos suit against 63 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Marching band volunteer sues Alton school district after tripping on 'flimsy platform'
James B. Bosomworth has filed suit against Alton Community Unit School District No. 11, alleging he injured himself after falling off a platform belonging to the school.
Church and pastors sued over alleged sexual abuse of minor
A civil suit filed against Faith United Baptist Church in O'Fallon alleges a youth minister "initiated sexual contact and impregnated" a minor who had attended the church with her family for eight years.
Massachusetts widow seeks relief in Madison County asbestos case
A Massachusetts woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her deceased husband against 56 defendant corporations, claiming his pleural mesothelioma was wrongfully caused.
Lung cancer caused by asbestos, suit claims
An Illinois man recently diagnosed with lung cancer has filed an asbestos suit against 74 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Nevada man claims pleural mesothelioma in suit
A Nevada man recently diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma has filed an asbestos suit against 84 defendant corporations claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Sisters sue brother over inheritance
Diane Jungk and Kathleen Heggie are suing Steven Jungk, claiming he failed to pay them inheritance money left in their parents' will.
Rear-end collision on I-270 prompts suit
Terry Dover filed suit against Robert Crego, who is special administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Pagan, alleging he suffered bodily injuries when Pagan's vehicle rear-ended his.