News from November 2008
Franklin Management files breach suit in St. Clair County
Franklin Credit Management Corporation has filed a breach of contract complaint against a St. Clair County resident, alleging she failed to pay the balance on a promissory note.
Malfunctioning surgical device caused brain injury, suit claims
The children of an Illinois man have filed suit against two corporations, alleging their father experienced brain damage after doctors used a medical device the companies manufactured and distributed.
I-64 tractor trailer collision subject of suit
Veleka T. Brown has filed suit against Freightmasters and one of its drivers, alleging she was permanently injured after a collision with one of the company's tractor-trailers.
O'Fallon shopping center sued for woman's icy slip and fall
A Belleville woman has filed suit against the owner of an O'Fallon shopping center, alleging she was permanently injured after she slipped on ice outside the center.
Lakin firm files nationwide class action against Harrah's in federal court
Brad Lakin A Missouri man is seeking to represent a nationwide class of individuals who received a prerecorded telephone call from Harrah's Metropolis Casino advertising its vacation services.
Route 203 collision the subject of lawsuit
Two Madison County residents have filed suit against a St. Clair County resident, alleging they were seriously injured after a collision.
Man sues doctor over wrist treatment
William J. Coleman has filed suit against an Illinois doctor, alleging his wrist was further damaged after the doctor failed to appropriately treat it.
Bank sues over unpaid loan
Home Federal Savings and Loan Association has filed a suit against Abstracts and Titles, alleging it breached an escrow agreement.
Here we go again
The people have spoken. It's the third time. But Illinois trial lawyers don't want to listen.
GOP rebuilding begins by saying 'Stop'!
If you call yourself a Republican, a conservative or fall anywhere right-of-center on the political spectrum, you're almost assuredly left with one definitive conclusion about the Nov. 4 elections: That did not go well.
Nation of Obama
Hopkins He is entitled, as the leader of all Americans, to our support and good wishes for the reckoning to come, the time when rhetoric will not supplant the wisdom acquired in the crucible of experience.
Local Dairy Queen sued for not vacating premises
The owner of a Collinsville property has filed suit against Dairy Queen of Greater St. Louis, alleging it refuses to vacate her premises after she terminated a lease agreement with the company.
Former railroad worker sues over injuries
A former Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee has filed suit against the company, alleging his spine, knees and body were injured because of his work as a boilermaker.
Leukemia patient sues 18 corporations
An Illinois man recently diagnosed with leukemia has filed a suit against 18 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Railroad argues FELA complaint should be dismissed for defects
Norfolk Southern Railway Company is asking a judge to dismiss a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) claim pursuant to Section 2-615 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.
Painter falls from borrowed ladder, sues manufacturer and homeowner
A Madison County man has filed suit against Louisville Ladder Group and a Granite City couple, alleging he was injured while using a ladder the company manufactured when the ladder broke.
Stack takes insurance class certification under advisement
Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel J. Stack has given lawyers 21 days to file supplemental pleadings after hearing arguments on whether to certify a 15-state class action.
Collision on Illinois Street subject of suit
A Belleville man has filed suit against another Belleville man, alleging he was severely injured after a collision.
Maryville accident subject of Madison County suit
Leo F. Feldman has filed suit against Angela M. Townsend, alleging his neck, back, knees, right shoulder and abdomen were injured after a collision.
Lakin's prison release date set for Nov. 30, 2013
Tom Lakin The Bureau of Prisons has projected that Tom Lakin will be released from federal prison on Nov. 30, 2013.