News from February 2008
Dental malpractice suit claims dentures not right
Gertie Smith filed a medical malpractice suit against Anna Smith, D.M.D. of Godfrey claiming the dentist failed to use proper dental practices in placing dentures in her mouth.
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Zyprexa targeted again in St. Clair County
Thirty-six plaintiffs from across the country have joined in a St. Clair County lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Co. claiming they were diagnosed with diabetes or related illness while taking the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa.
Trackman claims repetitive traumas in FELA complaint
Dwight V. Brewer, a bridge and building trackman for CSX Transportation since 1972, filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court Feb. 1.
Wexstten defeats Cates 53%-47%
James Wexstten fended off rival Democrat Judy Cates to retain his seat as appellate judge of the Fifth Judicial District.
Wexstten up overall in 37-county district; Cates leads in Madison County
With approximately 85 percent of precincts reporting in the Fifth Judicial District's 37 counties, Judge James Wexstten is leading opponent Judy Cates, 54% to 46%.
Tally begins in appellate court race
With approximately 30 percent of precincts reporting in the Fifth Judicial District's 37 counties, Judge James Wexstten shows a lead over opponent Judy Cates, 52% to 48%.
SimmonsCoopers' newest MC asbestos claims are out-of-staters
What do mesothelioma victims from Texas, Georgia, and Ohio have in common?
Mascoutah day care center sued for child's injury
Steven and Joan Pritchett allege their son suffered a severe brain injury while attending a Mascoutah day care center, according to a suit filed Jan. 30 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Martorelli's sued for $533k in broken lease agreement
The owner of a building occupied briefly by restaurant/bar Martorelli's in Fairview Heights is seeking in excess of $533,856.36 from Double D Restaurants and guarantor Daniel F. Martorelli for defaulting on a lease.
Landshire sued for delivery driver's slip on icy accumulations
Kenneth M. Wilkerson of Clinton County, an employee of Holtgrave Distributing, is suing Landshire Inc. of Belleville for "icy accumulations" at a delivery site in Sharonville, Ohio.
Arm had to be amputated, med mal claim alleges
Gerald Heck claims his right arm had to be amputated below the elbow due to medical negligence, according to a suit filed Jan. 31 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against St. Elizabeth's Hospital and Heck's treating physicians.
Insured says State Farm denied claim based on race
Roderick Richards alleges State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. is denying his auto fire loss claim because of his race.
Roofer sues Wagner and Holland for 40-foot fall through roof
A roofer who fell 40 feet from atop a building under construction in Belleville is suing Wagner Buick Pontiac GMC and Holland Construction Services for severe injuries.
Lawyer sues Virgin Island resort and casino for failing to pay $5.15 million jackpot
Alvin Paulson is suing a Virgin Islands resort and casino in St. Clair County Circuit Court for failing to pay a $5.15 million jackpot he won from a slot machine.
Taco Bell customer claims severe injuries from falling
A customer of the O'Fallon Taco Bell restaurant clainms she tripped on a turned up and puckered rug, fell through an exit way and then fell again on a slippery substance on an outside curb June 3, 2006.