News from November 2008
Dollar General settles slip and fall case
A mother who slipped and fell while holding her daughter at the Pontoon Beach Dollar General store has settled her personal injury suit that had sought damages in excess of $15,000, but less than $50,000.
Defense verdict reached in personal injury trial against Norfolk Southern
Dr. Paletta After deliberating four hours on Wednesday afternoon, a Madison County jury returned a defense verdict in favor of Norfolk Southern Railway.
Jury sides with plaintiff in breach of contract trial
Crowder A Madison County jury awarded Michael Reichert $12,965.14 after a three day breach of contract trial on Nov. 13.
Apex Oil pressures insurers to pay for pollution claims
While other oil companies settle class action claims over refinery pollution in Hartford, Apex Oil persists in seeking coverage from insurers.
Study: Costs of U.S. tort system increases to $252 billion
Rickard WASHINGTON - The souring U.S. economy is likely to bring a flurry of lawsuit filings, a report says.
Prairie Farms supervisor seeks $1 million in punitives for retaliatory discharge
Steven Eldridge of Marion is suing his former employer, claiming he was terminated for exercising his workers' compensation rights.
Norfolk Southern dock worker files FELA complaint
James McDaniels, a 41-year veteran employee of Norfolk Southern Railway, has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in Madison County Circuit Court.
Ameren sued over lineman's injuries
An electrical worker claims he suffered vertebral injuries when a guy wire broke as he worked on a tower last year in East Alton.
Retired education director sues agency for failing to pay family medical coverage
The former state director of Madison County Region II Special Education claims breach of contract in a lawsuit against the agency.
City of Alton sued over sidewalk injury
The city of Alton is being sued over injuries suffered by a nine-year-old boy who tripped on a parkway between a sidewalk and street near 1206 Garden St.
Illinois justices consider constitutionality of medical malpractice caps
Illinois Supreme Court If the Illinois Supreme Court decides to strike down limits on medical malpractice awards it could mean fewer doctors practicing in the state, sources said.
Sandy Ridge bar named in Dram Shop suit
A Cahokia woman has filed suit on behalf of her minor daughter against a Cahokia establishment, claiming it served alcoholic beverages to a man who then collided with the vehicle in which the daughter and her parents were riding.
Mother sues driver over injuries suffered by children
A Madison woman has filed suit individually and on behalf of her two children against a man, alleging all three suffered fractures and sprains after a collision.
Fairview Heights accident victim alleges injuries
Amy Harris has filed suit against Brett Smithee, alleging her neck, back and shoulder were injured after he rear-ended her.
iWire sued for breach of contract
A St. Clair County man has filed suit against a Delaware corporation, alleging the company failed to pay him back for three loans totaling $200,000.
Earnshaw, medical practice sued by bank
Cornerstone Bank and Trust has filed suit against Internal Medical Specialist and Charles W. Earnshaw, Jr., alleging Internal Medical Specialist failed to make payments on a promissory note and Earnshaw failed to make payments on a guaranty.
Half Moon Lounge and patron sued over wrongful death
Jamie Douglas has filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of a recently deceased man against a Caseyville man and the owners of a Granite City bar, alleging the man died after an intoxicated driver hit him as he was walking down the street.
Moto Mart customer claims injuries from slipping on water
A woman has filed suit against a St. Clair County store, alleging her right knee was injured after she fell while shopping in the establishment.
Bluff Road collision in Monroe County subject of suit
Christopher Heck has filed suit against Shannon Flemister, claiming he was severely injured after a collision.
Accident on I-70 exit ramp leads to suit
A family has filed suit against a woman, alleging they were injured after she rear-ended them on an interstate exit ramp.