News from March 2008
Son's health improving, but judge denies father's custody wish
Tim Rallo failed to gain custody of his son Trevor in Madison County family court, but he apparently succeeded in improving his son's health.
Battle between Sharky's Bar owners settles
Former spouses Sherry Lutman and Gary Lutman, joint owners of Sharky's Sports Bar, Restaurant and Billiards in Collinsville, have called off their battle over the business.
Colorectal screening should have been prescribed, med mal suit says
A woman who was diagnosed with colon cancer filed a medical malpractice suit against Kevin Konzen, M.D. of Heartland Healthcare in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 29, alleging her doctor failed to recommend that she have a screening examination for colorectal cancer despite her age.
Attorney offers evidence 81 days after class action is thrown out
Matoesian Lanny Darr of Alton, who in two and a half years found no evidence that mold damaged personal property of client Kesha Manning, at last offered evidence – 81 days after Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian threw out Manning's suit.
Unsuitable fill dirt causing foundation to crack, suit says
103 Kingsbrooke Blvd. in Glen Carbon The owners of 103 Kingsbrooke Blvd. in Glen Carbon filed suit against Kingsbrooke Development and Art Wilson in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 29, alleging the foundation in their home is cracking because the lot the home is built on was not suitable.
Gateway Regional named in wrongful death complaint
Gateway Regional Medical Center The estate of Jill Joshu filed a wrongful death complaint against Gateway Regional Medical Center in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 28, alleging the hospital deviated from the acceptable standard of care when treating Joshu.
A day late, Tillery appeal of judge substitution rule falls short
Tillery Stephen Tillery of St. Louis blew his chance to overturn Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis's rule limiting plaintiffs in a class action to a single substitution of a judge.
Judge 'Robin Hood' asked to redistribute $90 million in old Illinois Bell case
Two local businesses want Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to redistribute $90 million that Illinois Bell Telephone refunded to business customers in 2001, but so far Stack has not relished the Robin Hood role they offer.
Subcontractor files personal injury complaint against Thery Construction
Laurie Hilliard filed a personal injury suit against Thery Construction Company in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 28, alleging she was injured while performing work as a subcontractor.
Torn, wrinkled carpet at Farm Fresh leads to $50k suit
Farm Fresh in Madison A woman who was allegedly injured after tripping on torn and wrinkled carpet at a Farm Fresh store in Madison filed a personal injury suit Feb. 27 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Meridian Bank files suit on unpaid loans
Meridian Bank filed suit against Steven Gardner and Patrick Parker in Madison County Circuit Court, alleging the defendants have failed to repay several loans.
Insurance company sued for not paying off mortgage after husband's death
Dawn Kay-Woods filed suit against Minnesota Life Insurance Company alleging the insurance company violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act by failing to pay an insurance claim after her husband died in a one-vehicle car crash on March 7, 2007.
Honda Gold Wing rider sues Pontiac Transport driver for accelerating too fast in reverse
A man who was injured when someone crashed into his motorcycle filed a personal injury and property damage suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court Feb. 26, seeking damages in excess of $52,500.
Employee took more pay than was owed, suit says
Hulliung Gymnastics filed suit against a former employee in St. Clair County Circuit Court Feb. 26, alleging she executed paychecks substantially in excess of hours worked.
Woman taken off Coumadin suffers stroke, suit says
A Cisne, Ill. woman claims she suffered a stroke after being advised by her doctor to stop taking anti-coagulant medication, according to a suit filed Feb. 25 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Law firm violated debt collection statute, federal suit alleges
Pauline Sumowski filed suit in federal court Feb. 27, alleging the law firm Baker, Miller, Markoff & Krasny, LLC of Chicago violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692, when trying to collect a debt owed by her deceased husband.
Blindness could have been avoided if not for urinary tract infection diagnosis, says senior
An active elderly woman who was diagnosed with a urinary traction at the Paris (Ill.) Community Hospital after complaining of double vision, painful eyes and a headache has filed a medical malpractice suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Woman who turns over property on quitclaim sues cousin for sale proceeds
212 Ridgewood in Belleville A St. Clair County woman who turned over a nearly paid-off Belleville home to her cousin so the property could be fixed up and sold claims she's never received proceeds of the sale two years ago.