News from June 2008
Friday, June 13
9 a.m.
Thursday, June 12
9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 11
1:30 pm
Monday, June 9
9 a.m.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Tuesday, June 10
9:30 a.m.
Slippery floor at Sears Hardware leads to lawsuit
A Fairmont City woman who slipped and fell at the Collinsville Sears Hardware store filed a personal injury suit alleging Sears failed to warn her of recently polished floors.
Hangar collapse caused $4 million in damages, suit says
Premier Air Center of East Alton filed suit against Wood River-based Helmkamp Construction in Madison County Circuit Court May 30, alleging a hangar collapsed causing substantial damage and loss to the building and business.
Neighbor sues for tree damage to house and garage
Rebecca Van Scoyk is suing her her neighbors over tree damage.
Judge Crowder elected IJA Foundation president
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder was elected president of the Illinois Judges Association Foundation at a meeting in Chicago May 29.
Friend sues host over dog bite
A man bitten by a dog at his friend's house filed a personal injury complaint in Madison County Circuit Court May 30, alleging his host was negligent.
New Lawsuits: Monday, June 2
Deborah Coffman v. Olin Brass
Home Oil claims Millstadt One Stop breached contract
Home Oil Company of Belleville, Inc. is suing Millstadt One Stop for breach of contract, according to a suit filed June 2 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Regions Bank as guardian sues St. Louis RV dealer
Regions Bank, as guardian of the estate of Brandon Shamble, a disabled adult, is suing Howard RV Supercenter in St. Louis for breach of contract and fraud.
Illinois Power sued for ESL man's electrocution
Illinois Power Co. is being sued by the estate of a man electrocuted July 20, 2006, by an energized power line located near 1400 Missouri Ave. in East St. Louis.
American Water Works sued by Belleville resident
Sheila Kindhart of Belleville is suing American Water Works Service Co. for severe injuries she sustained last year after tripping over a water meter box near her property.
Tort reform groups hail demise of Structural Work Act
Murnane Civil justice reform advocates cheered as an anti-business proposal was exiled to the House Rules Committee on the last day of the state legislature's spring session.