News from December 2008
Pool company sued for breaking fountain and lights during repair
A Madison County couple has filed suit against Signature Pools, alleging that the company failed to properly repair their pool and destroyed a fountain in the pool and some of the pool's lights during repair work it performed.
New asbestos claims filed in Madison County Nov. 24-29
A total of five new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County during the week of Nov. 24 through Nov. 29.
Cottrell claims plaintiff fraudulently joined Cassens' businesses in suit
Lorenz-Moser EAST ST. LOUIS – Owners of Georgia trailer maker Cottrell Inc. claim a Tennessee client of Edwardsville attorney Brian Wendler pulled a fraud when he sued Cottrell in Madison County, and they ask U.S. District Judge William Stiehl to take the case.
Troy moves for summary judgment in Pizza Hut case
Tom Maag As Dennis Ruth dons a Madison County judicial robe, the city of Troy has asked him to stop attorney Amanda Verett's suit claiming a policeman helped a door injure her.
Lakin malpractice suit in Oklahoma settles
TULSA – Piles of money are changing hands again in the gradual reckoning of James Gibson's $80 million theft from litigants flush with cash.
Construction worker sues over collapsed scaffolding
A former construction worker has filed suit against six companies, alleging he received severe spinal injuries after the scaffolding on which he was working plummeted to the ground.
Crowder set to preside over Dec. 8 Jones Act trial
Judge Crowder A jury trial in a 2007 Jones Act case against Marquette Transportation and Bluegrass Marine will begin at 9 a.m. on Dec. 8 in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's courtroom.
Route 159 pedestrian claims driver struck her in crosswalk
Cynthia Windland has filed suit against Quinten Eihausen, alleging she was seriously injured after he hit her as she was crossing the street.
US Steel sued over worker's conveyor belt accident
Jimmie G. Haines has filed suit against United States Steel Company and its construction superintendent and safety coordinator, alleging he was seriously injured after a piece of his safety harness got stuck to a piece at the end of a conveyor belt cylinder.
Gateway Medical sues for unpaid services
Gateway Regional Medical Center has filed a breach of contract complaint against two St. Louis residents, alleging they failed to pay a contract for medical services.
Callis announces associate judge vacancy
Chief Judge Ann Callis Attorneys in Madison and Bond County have until 5 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2009 to submit their applications for the associate judge vacancy created when Richard Tognarelli was sworn in as circuit judge Dec. 1.
Report: Loser-pay rule would curb frivolous lawsuits
Marie Gryphon NEW YORK - Forcing losers in lawsuits to pay the winner would help stem the tide of frivolous lawsuits flooding many U.S. jurisdictions, a report released Tuesday said.
Hylla transfers personal injury case against Dollar General to arbitration docket
Judge Hylla
Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla has transferred a personal injury suit filed in the Law Division to the mandatory arbitration docket after discovery showed the damages in the case did not exceed $50,000.
IDOT worker settles personal injury case avoiding trial
A personal injury suit involving an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) employee has settled for an undisclosed amount.
Lawyers file two more class actions in St. Clair County over cold medicine
Burke Another two class action lawsuits against makers of cold medicine have been filed in St. Clair County by the same group of lawyers who launched a similar suit against Kmart on Nov. 21.
Union Pacific seeks dismissal of FELA suit
Judge Hylla Union Pacific Railway wants a Madison County judge to dismiss a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint with prejudice, arguing the allegations are vague.
12/8 - 12/12/08
Monday, December 8