News from July 2008
Construction zone accident on Hwy. 15 in Belleville subject of suit
The estate of Cedrick B. Gasper filed a wrongful death suit against Beelman Truck, Ryterski Trucking and truck driver Steven Shaw in St. Clair County Circuit Court July 3, alleging Gasper died after a collision.
Bi-State passenger claims driver took off before he was seated
Bi-State bus passenger Timothy A. Rowe is seeking in excess of $50,000 in damages for injuries he sustained after falling in a bus nearly two years ago.
Stack allows atrazine class actions to go forward, but leaves door open for defendants
Six proposed class actions against major chemical manufacturers will be allowed to continue after surviving motions to dismiss filed nearly 30 months ago with Madison County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Stack.
Kindergarten trauma still plagues 18-year-old, $900k suit says
An 18-year-old man who claims he was traumatized by a school principal when he attended kindergarten at Dupo Community Grade School is seeking $900,000 from the school district.
Suit against St. Elizabeth's refiled over 17-month-old's death
A wrongful death lawsuit has been refiled against St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville over a 17-month-old child's death in 2000.
Former railroader suffers prospect of cancer
A former employee of Illinois Central Railroad claims permanent lung injuries due to workplace exposure to asbestos, diesel exhaust, environmental tobacco smoke, toxic dusts, gases and fumes, according to a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit filed July 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
O'Fallon resident sues fiance's estate for half interest in home
O'Fallon resident Latanya Sanders is suing her deceased fiance's daughter and his estate over property she claims belongs to her, according to a suit filed July 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
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Republican corrections worker claims Democrat officials violate his rights
Sen. Forby An Illinois Department of Corrections employee who claims to be a Republican filed a federal lawsuit against Illinois State Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton), State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg), the Big Muddy River Correctional Facility warden and assistant warden alleging they violated his First Amendment constitutional rights.
Courage, faith and the true Spirit of '76
John J. Hopkins With barely 50 percent of the colonists supporting independence, if we had then what we have now for leaders, there would have been no revolution, no signing in Philadelphia, no pledge of "Lives, Fortunes and Sacred Honor," and the 4th of July would be but another summer day for the British subjects in America.
Alton & Southern worker claims back injuries after backhoe tips
Alton & Southern Railway machine operator Curtis Graham claims back injuries after a backhoe he was operating to remove snow from a parking lot in East St. Louis turned on its side.
Lakin scheduled to appear in court July 31
Tom Lakin (left) and his attorney Scott Rosenblum BENTON-U.S. District Judge J. Phil Gilbert wants Tom Lakin to appear in his courtroom at 10 a.m. on July 31.
Casino Queen customer injured while cashing in files personal injury suit
Casino Queen customer Melvin Burton is seeking in excess of $50,000 in damages after he slipped and fell on water at 1 a.m. on June 1 while waiting to cash in his receipts.
Van Kampen appeals Byron's dismissal denial
Byron Van Kampen Investment Advisory Corporation has asked Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron to seek appellate review of a May 20 order that denied the mutual fund's motion to dismiss a class action suit.
Religious TV network worker claims employer violated ADA
A former television director with TCT Television Network filed suit against the network in federal court alleging TCT violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when it fired him.
Chicago attorney charged with sexual assault in Madison County
Huon (Madison County Jail) A Chicago attorney who was posing as a supervisor for a company that sets up promotions for alcohol sales at area bars was charged in Madison County July 2, with two counts of criminal sexual assault, two counts of criminal sexual abuse and one count of unlawful restraint.
No punitives allowed in Cottrell personal injury, judge rules
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Hylla will not allow trucker Michael Mandeville to claim punitive damages from the company that built the trailer he hauled.