News from December 2008
Circuit clerk says cameras to be installed where money flows
Kelly St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Brendan Kelly says the security of public funds is a top priority in his new administration.
Widow sues companies for underpaying death claim
A Randolph County woman has filed suit against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and General Electric Company, claiming she did not receive the total life insurance money to which she was entitled after her husband passed away.
Virgil Calvert nursing home sued on resident's behalf
An attorney-in-fact has filed a suit against Virgil Calvert Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and its owner on behalf of one of the nursing home's residents, alleging the resident developed decubitus ulcers on her body because of the home's neglect.
State cop sues truck driver who punched him in the face
An Illinois state police officer has filed suit against a Fayette County man and the trucking company for which he worked, alleging his jaw was broken after the man punched him in the face.
Kruta bakery named in personal injury suit
A St. Clair County man and his wife have filed suit against a Madison County man and the company for which he was working, alleging they were seriously injured after a collision.
New Athens nursing home sued over resident's injuries
An attorney-in-fact has filed a suit New Athens Home for the Aged on behalf of one of the nursing home's residents, alleging the resident fractured her left leg, right leg and dislocated her right shoulder because of the home's neglect.
Black Lane collision subject of St. Clair County suit
A Collinsville woman has filed suit against a Troy man, alleging she was severely injured after a collision.
Laborer sues Mine Supply Co. over injuries
A Centerville man has filed suit against The Mine Supply Company, claiming his lower back was injured after he attempted to install a pump motor assembly that the company had repaired.
Passengers in stopped vehicle on I-64 sue drivers
Four minors have filed suit against Arkansas Valley Feathers and one of its employees, plus a Carbondale woman, alleging they were seriously injured after an accident.
Head and neck injuries claimed in auto accident suit
John O'Leary has filed suit against Jeremiah M. Fain, alleging his head and neck were injured after a rear-end collision.
Leadership coach sues Fairview Heights for breaching $50k contract
Teamwork by Design and its owner Richard Avdoian have filed a breach of contract complaint against the city of Fairview Heights, alleging the city has failed to pay for more than $50,000 worth of training and leadership services.
Illinois Central repairman files FELA complaint
An Illinois Central Railroad employee has filed suit against the company, claiming he was injured during his tenure as a track repairman and machine operator.
Fairview Heights accident is subject of suit
Ginnie Jenson has filed suit against Pramila Panta and Paul J. Herzberg, alleging she was seriously injured after a collision with them.
Bayer sued over drug used in bypass surgery
An Illinois woman has filed a wrongful death suit against Bayer, alleging her 79-year-old husband died after being injected with Trasylol, a drug used in coronary artery bypass graft surgeries.
Madison County swears in two new judges
Dennis Ruth is sworn in to a six-year term as Madison County Circuit Court judge on Dec. 1. More than 125 people gathered in the Madison County courthouse to watch Dennis Ruth take his oath of office to become Madison County's newest circuit judge.
Kmart named in 'Germ Defense' class action
A class action lawsuit filed in St. Clair County on Nov. 21 alleges Kmart engaged in unfair and deceptive practices designed to mislead the public when marketing its Germ Defense products.
Red Bud woman claims injuries from auto accident
A Red Bud woman has filed suit against a Belleville woman, alleging her head, neck, shoulder and back were injured after a collision.
Prosthetic leg maker sued by man alleging multiple falls
A St. Charles man has filed suit against Orthotic and Prosthetic Lab, alleging he was seriously injured after multiple falls due to his prosthetic leg becoming detached from his body.
New asbestos claims filed in Madison County
A total of 13 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County during the week of Nov. 17 through Nov. 21.
Granite City crash blamed for injuries
A woman has filed suit against a Collinsville man, alleging she was injured after a collision.