News from November 2008
Circle K sued by customer who trips in parking lot
Vicky L. Ford has filed suit against a Circle K Store, alleging she was injured after she fell while shopping at the establishment.
Bike rider bit by dog takes owner to court
Jane D. Schneider has filed suit against Michael Aleman, alleging she was seriously injured after his dog attacked her.
YTB posts meager third quarter earnings
YTB International Inc., the online travel company that is the target of investigation by two state attorneys general, posted meager earnings in the third quarter, corporate filings show.
Three car accident on Route 203 subject of suit
Andrew M. Campbell has filed suit against James A. Buckels and Joshua L. Walker, alleging he was injured after a multiple car accident.
WinDoor files breach complaint against vendor
WinDoor Company has filed a breach of contract complaint against CEK Improvements and its owner, alleging they failed to pay for goods provided to them.
Clinton County women sue in St. Clair County over accident
A Carlyle woman has filed suit against another Carlyle woman, alleging she was severely injured after a rear-end collision.
Missouri woman files injury suit over auto accident
A Missouri woman has filed suit against an Illinois man and an Illinois corporation, alleging her neck, back, left shoulder, left wrist, left hip, chest and body were seriously injured after a collision.
Suit claims landscaper responsible for car accident
Lloyd Voyles has filed suit against Steven Kislowski and Cobblestone Landscaping, alleging his neck, shoulder and low back were injured after a rear-end collision.
Former Amerigas employee claims retaliatory discharge
A former Amerigas Propane employee has filed suit against the company and one of its supervisors, alleging she was illegally fired after she reported illegal activity to one of her supervisors.
Misdiagnosed aneurysm leads to suit against SLU, Family Physicians
A man has filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of a recently deceased family member against St. Louis University and one of its doctors plus Family Physicians of Madison County, alleging the family member died after a doctor failed to diagnose her aneurysm and associated hemorrhage.
Collision on Route 11 at Triple Crowe subject of suit
Donald H. Clark III has filed suit against Jimmy J. Eggers, alleging he sustained serious injuries after a collision.
Surgeon, Washington University sued over torn artery
Michelle L. and Christopher Franklin have filed suit against Washington University and one of its thoracic surgeons, alleging the doctor performed the wrong procedure and failed to biopsy a questionable lymph node.
Suits surge, reputation plummets
The economy may be slowing, but business for James Sokolove is booming.
ISBA: Filing for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code
If you're in debt, you're not alone. Millions of people struggle to make ends meet each month. But if your debt is serious – that is, you're unable pay your monthly bills ― filing for personal bankruptcy may be something to consider, albeit a method of last resort.
Byron nearing end of term, but not ready to retire
Byron In two weeks Judge Nicholas Byron will hang up his black robe for the last time, after serving on the Madison County Circuit Court since 1981.
Lakins want Unsell's malicious prosecution suit dismissed
Unsell A lawyer for Brad Lakin, The Lakin Law Firm and Kristopher Lakin has asked a judge to dismiss a malicious prosecution suit filed against them by East Alton attorney Edward Unsell.
Maag: Pizza Hut delivery driver must answer questions in deposition
Maag Attorney client privilege for Pizza Hut of America does not extend to delivery drivers, according to Thomas Maag of Wendler Law in Edwardsville.
Attempt at reviving flaky Ford class action denied by Tognarelli
Madison County Associate Judge Richard Tognarelli has rejected a Lakin Law Firm bid to revive a giant nine-year-old class action against Ford Motor Company.
Illinois Power sues to recover costs of damaged utility pole
Illinois Power Company has filed suit against Carrie Cauble alleging she damaged a utility pole when her car left the roadway.
State to resume payments to doctors
Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration will resume paying health care providers under a state Supreme Court ruling Wednesday that put a hold on a judge's order to jettison an expansion of the state's FamilyCare program.