News from June 2008
Bubby & Sissy's says fall was customer's fault
A lawyer for Bubby & Sissy's bar in Alton claims the plaintiff in a personal injury suit against them is the only one to blame for injuries she sustained when she tripped and fell on an uneven ledge.
Chiropractor dismisses one of 12 class actions
Shipley Chiropractor Lawrence Shipley has dismissed one of 12 class actions the Lakin Law Firm filed on his behalf against insurers in Madison County circuit court.
Blagojevich impeachment talks bolstered in Madigan memo
Madigan Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's memo outlining "talking points" for Democratic candidates on how to discuss and make the case for impeaching Governor Rod Blagojevich set Springfield on fire Wednesday.
Stack dismisses pontoon boat paralysis suit
A lawsuit filed by the son of a longtime Madison County employee who became paralyzed after jumping off a boat in shallow water during a 2005 Fourth of July party has been dismissed.
K-Mart asks for hearing in 52-cent class action
Retailer K-Mart has asked Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron for a June 20 hearing on a motion to dismiss a Lakin Law Firm class action claiming K-Mart should give customers change on gift card purchases.
Jury goes for defense in med mal trial against Maryville surgeon
Crowder A Madison County jury delivered a defense verdict June 5 in a medical malpractice complaint against Maryville doctor Charles Lane, M.D after deliberating just less than two hours.
Church and former pastor named in sexual abuse suit
Anthony Muzzarelli (ISP Photo) The mother of a 13-year-old boy claims her son suffers from permanent emotional injuries after having been sexually abused by his youth pastor, according to a lawsuit filed June 4 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Trackman files FELA suit against Norfolk Southern
A trackman for Norfolk Southern Railway filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint in Madison County Circuit Court June 9, alleging Norfolk failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Annuity investors defrauded says Cueto class action suit
A class action complaint has been filed in Madison County Circuit Court against Morgan Keegan & Company, MetLife, and Regions Financial Corporation alleging the defendants violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act.
Metal piece in spicy chicken sandwich causes injury
Jack in the Box A man who broke his tooth when biting into a spicy chicken sandwich at the Granite City Jack in the Box filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 4.
Howard Johnson Express sued by former employee
A former employee of Howard Johnson Express Inn of Collinsville filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 6, alleging she was fired after exercising her rights for requesting workers' compensation benefits.
Breach suit filed by Florida woman
A Clearwater, Fla. woman filed a breach of contract complaint against Christine and Wesley Whorl of Glen Carbon in Madison County Circuit Court June 6, alleging they defaulted on a promissory note.
Demolition petition filed by Maryville
The Village of Maryville filed a petition for demolition against Ryan Giacolleto in Madison County Circuit Court June 6, alleging Giacolleto's property at 2938 Maryville Road is unsafe.
Former Olin employee files retaliatory discharge suit
Deborah Coffman filed a retaliatory discharge complaint against Olin Brass in Madison County Circuit Court June 2, alleging she was fired after filing for workers' compensation benefits.
Soccer for Fun named in heel injury lawsuit
Soccer for Fun A woman who injured her heel at Soccer for Fun has filed a personal injury complaint against the Pontoon Beach sports park.
Floridian files asbestos complaint in Madison County
The estate of a Florida man who died from mesothelioma filed suit against 12 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court May 30, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
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