News from July 2008
Kyle McCarter: Tax fighting county board member is 'not intimidated'
A wise politician knows the path to election begins by knocking on every door in a district at least twice.
Man sues after gas station fall
Robert Dickerson has filed a personal injury complaint against Murphy Oil USA, alleging the gas station failed to maintain their property in a safe manner.
Maag's solicitation trial continued, again
Thomas Maag Thomas Maag's criminal trial over charges of soliciting a sex act has been continued for the third time at his request.
Man sues theater over slippery floor
A man who slipped on popcorn at a movie theater has filed a personal injury complaint against Kerasotes Showplace Theaters.
Ambulance driver sued
A Glen Carbon woman was injured when a Laughlin Ambulance allegedly collided with her July 19, 2007.
Couple sues contractor over unfinished job
A Swansea couple just wanted to remodel their home, instead they claim they had the contractor from hell.
Conductor files lawsuit against Norfolk Southern
A conductor for Norfolk Southern Railway has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint against his employer, alleging they failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Doctor sued over eye treatment
Traci Woolfolk has filed a medical malpractice suit against Dr. Wen Y. Chen, alleging he deviated from the acceptable standard of care when treating her eye issues.
Lakin to appear before judge on sex and drug charges
Tom Lakin (left) and his attorney Scott Rosenblum Tom Lakin still must appear before U.S. District Court Judge J. Phil Gilbert on July 31, however, Gilbert moved the hearing from Benton to East St. Louis.
Tractor moved too slowly on roadway, motorcyclist claims in suit
Suzuki GSXR7501 Eddie LePes, Jr. of Mascoutah claims Jeff W. Richter of New Baden pulled a hay-bailer at a speed so low on Summerfield South Road in Mascoutah it caused him to sustain severe and permanent injuries.
Lessie Bates Davis House sued for personal injury
Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House The Lessie Bates Davis Neighborhood House in East St. Louis is being sued by the mother of a 14-year-old boy who was injured two years ago while playing basketball in the center's gymnasium.
Lawyer-rating site loses Supreme Court battle
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that an Internet site that allows clients to rate their lawyer's performance is not entitled to a list of attorneys in the state.
AG: Illinois to get $10 million from Squibb settlement
Madigan Illinois will receive more than $10 million as a part of a multi-state Medicaid fraud settlement with pharmaceutical giant Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Man sues over $55,000 promissory note
John Hickox has filed a breach of contract complaint against Todd Rasch, alleging Rasch failed to repay a $55,000 promissory note that was to be used for home repairs.
Couple sues over malfunctioning defibrillator
Lonnie Chambers filed a product liability complaint against Medtronic, Inc., seeking damages for personal injuries and economic damages suffered as a result of an alleged defective and dangerous defibrillator.
Estate sues 15 companies over benzene exposure
The estate of Derek Rea filed suit against 15 corporations in Madison County Circuit Court, claiming Rea's benzene exposure caused him to develop cute myelogenous leukemia, which led to his death last month.
Man's estate files asbestos lawsuit
The estate of Bernard Lichtenstien has filed a two count complaint against two companies alleging asbestos caused the man's death.
Railway worker says he was exposed to unsafe work conditions
A longtime employee of BNSF Railway Company filed a federal complaint against the second largest transcontinental railroad alleging he was repeatedly exposed to unsafe work conditions that caused him permanent injuries.