News from October 2008
AIG and taxpayers now share assets -- and lawsuit liabilities too
EAST ST. LOUIS – Now that American taxpayers own insurer AIG, they must defend it against a defamation suit that Edwardsville attorney Brian Wendler filed in 2003.
Mortuary partner claims majority holder embezzled
A St. Clair County man has filed suit against ME Officer and Sons Mortuary in East St. Louis and one of its managing partners, alleging the company and partner engaged in numerous acts of embezzlement and deceptive practices.
Sinclair Oil objects to BP's Hartford settlement
Stack Attorneys who settled class action claims against British Petroleum Products North America over pollution in Hartford improperly freed BP from liability to Sinclair Oil, according to Sinclair attorney Joseph Nassif.
Pfizer's $894 million settlement shakes off Madison County suit
When Pfizer Inc. settled thousands of personal injury suits over painkillers Bextra and Celebrex two weeks ago, the drug maker also shook off a Madison County class action.
Footstool in woman's path leads to lawsuit against Dillard's
A Washington Park woman has filed suit against Dillard's, claiming her right knee was injured after she tripped over a footstool.
Piles of cash keep flowing into Kay-Hoffman coffers
Kay In less than one week, State Rep. Jay Hoffman raked in $82,000 in campaign contributions, more than half of which have come from union organizations.
Trucking company sues rival over collision
A collision between two tractor trailers is the subject of a suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court.
Man wants ex-wife to sign settlement check
A man who sued Wal-Mart and the Edwardsville Moose Lodge wants a Madison County judge to order his ex-wife to endorse the settlement check so he can cash it.
FELA motion finally set for hearing
Ten months after filing a motion to dismiss a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) under the doctrine of forum non conveniens, BNSF Railway will finally get to argue their motion at a Nov. 7 hearing.
Injury trial against Alton restaurant to begin Monday
Crowder A personal injury trial against the Alton Golden Corral is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Monday.
Couple sues over home defects
A local lawyer and his wife have filed suit, alleging the former owner of a residence they purchased failed to disclose defects in the home.
Pennsylvania couple files asbestos suit in Madison County
A Pennsylvania man and his wife have filed an asbestos suit 18 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which the man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Railroad says lawsuit shouldn't be in Madison County
Madison County has no substantial connection to a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit, Norfolk Southern Railway argues in a forum non conveniens motion.
Early voting turns out hefty chunk of registered voters
More than 100 people were in line to vote early on Thursday afternoon, the last day to vote before the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Election officials in Madison and St. Clair counties said early voting has eclipsed their expectations in the first presidential election it has been available.
Manufacturer wants asbestos case dismissed
A manufacturer of commercial valves and pumps for water treatment wants a Madison County asbestos case dismissed.
Lawsuit against Collinsville church settled
A personal injury suit against a Collinsville church has settled for an undisclosed amount.
Legal reforms needed to jumpstart economic recovery, says Commerce Secretary
Gutierrez WASHINGTON - Enacting legal reforms to encourage investment would help jumpstart the nation's economic recovery, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez said Wednesday.
Barge worker claims hip injuries over rigging accident
A former Columbia Marine Service employee has filed suit against the company, alleging his left hip was injured after rigging fell on it.
Rink sued over injuries caused by wrong way skater
Shirley Samuels has filed suit against an East St. Louis skating rink, alleging she was injured after she was knocked over by a skater.
ESL bar sued by driver hurt in accident
A Cahokia man has filed suit against an East St. Louis bar, claiming he, his wife and his daughter were severely injured after a drunken driver collided with their vehicle.