News from October 2008
IRS agent files discrimination suit against Treasury Secretary Paulson
Secretary Paulson A tax examiner for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has filed a discrimination suit against Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr., alleging a less qualified African American female was given a promotion before he was.
Norfolk Southern settles FELA suit filed by signal maintainer
Norfolk Southern Railway settled a Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) complaint 62 days after the suit was filed.
Supremes should have taken Con-Con case
Given the state of our state, it's easy to understand why Illinois voters might be desensitized to public corruption and incompetence.
Paying cash for grades cheats education
Proft William Butler Yeats once wrote, "Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire."
Gas station sued for breach of contract
A Granite City gas station is being sued for failing to pay for its gas supply.
I-270 crash subject of lawsuit
A December 20, 2006, car accident is the subject of a personal injury suit filed by Paul Steingruby, III in Madison County on Oct. 9.
Alton Memorial sues for unpaid medical bills
Alton Memorial Alton Memorial Hospital has filed a breach of contract suit against Randolph Dickherber, alleging he failed to pay his medical bills.
SimmonsCooper gets in W.R. Grace action
Phillips John Simmons and Jeff Cooper knew little about W.R. Grace and Company when they started filing asbestos suits that helped push Grace into bankruptcy in 2001, according to statements SimmonsCooper attorney Robert Phillips made at a hearing in 2006.
Bankruptcy lawyers' latest monthly bill to Grace: $2.4 million
Bernick The law firm of Kirkland & Ellis, which has helped represent W.R. Grace for seven years in bankruptcy, has billed Grace's estate for about $98 million in fees since 2001.
East St. Louis city and officers sued for injuries by bar patron
Lachien Scott of St. Clair County is seeking in excess of $300,000 in damages from three East St. Louis police officers and the city for an alleged attack that occurred at a bar earlier this year.
Patient's family sues for wrongful death after colonoscopy
A wrongful death suit has been filed against Dr. Shakeel Ahmed and the Center for Gastrointestinal Health in Belleville by a woman whose family member died following a colonoscopy and endoscopy.
Collinsville Middle School blamed for student's knee injuries
The mother of a Collinsville Middle School student is suing the school district for injuries her daughter suffered after falling on a wet gym floor while playing indoor soccer.
Mass asbestos plaintiffs claim ignorance in civil conspiracy suit
Gori About 150 claimants in a Madison County civil conspiracy class action suit claim they were ignorant about the dangers of asbestos exposure because they were given false and misleading information.
Major wireless carriers named in class action over text messaging fees
A class action suit filed against every major wireless telephone provider alleges conspiracy to fix, raise, maintain, or stabilize prices of text messaging services sold in the United States.
'Con-Con' referendum to go before voters as-is
CHICAGO-An Illinois appellate court Thursday upheld a recent Cook County Circuit Court ruling that flawed ballots will go out to voters as-is.
ESPN wants $50 million case over 'Smokin' Joe' fight dismissed
Smokin' Joe Frazier A lawsuit filed against ESPN Classic for allegedly televising Joe Frazier's last fight without permission from the famous boxer's infamous opponent, has been removed to federal court.
Pharmaceutical company files breach suit against St. Elizabeth's
Reliance Pharmaceuticals filed a breach of contract complaint against St. Elizabeth's Hospital alleging it failed to pay for 200 boxes of Zemuron, a medication used for relaxing muscles during surgery and mechanical breathing.
Stack certifies Illinois-only class action against Travelers
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel J. Stack certified an Illinois only "silent PPO" class action suit that was filed on the eve of the enactment of the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA).
Wal-Mart, Sam's Club seek dismissal in personal injury case
Wal-Mart and Sam's Club has removed a St. Clair County personal injury suit to federal court in East St. Louis arguing complete diversity of citizenship exits.
SWIC accused of violating ADA in federal suit
A former custodian at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) filed an employment discrimination suit alleging the institution violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).