News from August 2008
Laryngeal cancer caused by asbestos exposure, suit claims
A Missouri man recently diagnosed with laryngeal cancer and his wife have filed an asbestos suit against 72 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Tennessee man sues 116 asbestos defendants in Madison County
A Jackson, Tenn., man recently diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed an asbestos suit against 116 defendant corporations claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Accident on Lakin Blvd. in Wood River subject of suit
Nancy McKenney has filed suit against Paul Patterson, claiming he rear-ended her vehicle causing her bodily injuries.
Asbestos suits on the rise in Madison County and nationwide
Gianaris An educated public that knows to call a lawyer after an asbestos-related diagnosis is partly why lawsuits are increasing not only in Madison County, but nationwide, according to a local plaintiff's attorney.
Lakin's lawyer asks to continue Sept. 3 plea hearing
Lakin (left) and Rosenblum Tom Lakin's attorney has asked to continue a plea hearing that had been scheduled Sept. 3 in Benton until Sept. 5.
Insurance company employee claims retaliation in civil suit
Judy Chin of Waterloo has filed suit against Combined Insurance Inc. and AON Corp., claiming she has been harassed since reporting the defendants allegedly filed false reports with state and local governments.
Stack considering retirement in 2010 to take up mediation
Stack Madison County's presiding civil and asbestos judge is considering a career change.
Alton church sued by visitor who falls to the floor
Kathleen Y. Richardson is suing Evangel Assembly of Alton claiming she tripped on two pieces of loose carpet and "fell to the floor."
Lowe's sued over slippery substance at Alton store
Frances E. Smith is suing Lowe's Home Centers claiming she slipped and fell on a slippery substance five months ago at an Alton store.
Illinois man sues 92 companies for father's lung cancer death
An Illinois man whose father recently died from lung cancer has filed an asbestos suit against 92 defendant corporations claiming his father's death was wrongfully caused.
Bunker Hill woman files asbestos complaint in husband's death
A Bunker Hill woman whose husband recently died from lung cancer has filed an asbestos suit against 74 defendant corporations, claiming her husband's death was wrongfully caused.
Ohio man claims asbestos exposure from working conditions and father's clothing
An Ohio man recently diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed an asbestos suit against 60 defendant corporations claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Injuries in rear-end collision subject of suit
Christopher and Christine Weishaupt filed suit against Donald D. Ennis, alleging he caused injuries to Christopher in an accident.
Accident in Collinsville subject of suit
Michael Totty is suing Enrique E. Earnst and Barbara L. Totty, claiming they were responsible for injuries he sustained in an auto accident.
Food service company sues debtors
Robert's Sysco Food Services is suing A.R.C. of Jacksonville, LTD, Skyview Terrace, LTD, Springfield Terrace, LTD, Litchfield Terrace, LTD, Vandalia Terrace, LTD, and Melvin Sigel for more than $150,000 it claims the companies owe.
H&R Block removes Madison County class action based on CAFA
After Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn expanded a Lakin Law Firm class action that H&R Block Tax Services asked him to decertify, Block removed it to federal court as a new action.
Stack sets hearings to hasten old nursing home bond case
Stack To speed up a seven year old class action over nursing home bond issues in Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan, Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack plans a hearing for plaintiffs one day and a hearing for defendants the next day.
Worker claims he was discharged after filing for work comp
Anthony Sims has filed a lawsuit against Heidtman Steel Products, claiming the company illegally discharged him from employment after he was hurt on the job and applied for workers' compensation benefits