News from October 2008
Class action against Ford alleges faulty speed control switches
A couple from Illinois, a woman from Florida and a man from Mississippi want to represent a putative class of Ford owners living in Florida, Illinois and Mississippi who had their car catch fire over a defective cruise control switch.
Mine Supply Co. sued by worker injured on pump motor
A Columbia man has filed suit against The Mine Supply Company, claiming his shoulder and leg were injured after he attempted to install a pump motor assembly that the company had repaired.
Accident injuries subject of suit
Darlene Clark has filed suit against Mark Pendergrass, claiming she received neck, back and abdomen injuries after his vehicle collided with hers.
McClatchy blamed for fatality involving newspaper delivery driver
A Carlyle man has filed a suit on behalf of his deceased 15-year-old relative against Cypress Media, the McClatchy Company and the estate of a Highland man, claiming she was killed after being ejected from a vehicle.
CBS asks judge to dismiss Madison County asbestos lawsuit
CBS is asking Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to dismiss Ronald Brust's asbestos complaint because it fails to identify specific products he was exposed to.
Maxim Healthcare, family settle in mediation
The estate of Madison Falgout has reached a settlement agreement with Maxim Healthcare Services and Kristina Helms after four and a half hours of mediation.
Olin Corp. named in retaliatory discharge suit
A former Olin Corporation worker has filed suit against the company, claiming he was wrongfully fired for enacting his worker's compensation benefits.
MLK Bridge accident subject of suit
A Cookeville, Tenn., woman has filed suit against a pair of St. Louis women, claiming she received face, head, leg, neck, back and arm injuries after the vehicle one St. Louis woman was driving crossed the median and collided with her vehicle.
UP trackman claims spinal injuries
A former Union Pacific Railroad worker has filed suit against the company, claiming he received spinal injuries due to his job as a trackman.
Passenger sues for shoulder injuries after bus strikes curb
Jerry L. Morgan has filed suit against the Madison County Transit District and one of its bus drivers, claiming his shoulder was injured after the bus struck a curb.
Woman trips over dolly; hello lawsuit
Karen Bronow has filed suit against Wiesmann Sales and Auction Center, claiming she was injured after she tripped over a dolly.
Rear-end collision in Fairmont City subject of suit
A Fairmont City woman has filed suit against a Collinsville man, claiming she was injured after he rear-ended her.
PB & J sandwich made woman sick, says suit against Conagra
Theresa A. Johnston has filed suit against Conagra Foods, claiming she got sick after eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Jailed man sues lawyer for not talking to him
An inmate in the Madison County Jail has filed suit against his defense lawyer and the Madison County public defender, claiming his lawyer has not represented him well and the public defender has refused to assign another lawyer to his case.
Clogged drain blamed for slip and fall suit against hospital
A Granite City woman has filed suit against Gateway Regional Medical Center, claiming her knee was seriously injured after she slipped on water accumulated on the hospital floor due to a clogged drain.
Hoffman, Kay neck-in-neck in fund-raising
Hoffman Candidates for state representative in the 112th House District raked in close to a half million dollars since July 1, according to financial disclosure statements reported yesterday.
Breach suit filed on unpaid loan
CitiFinancial Services filed a breach of contract suit against Tina and John Sorge alleging they failed to make monthly loan payments as promised.
SUV accident suit awaits arbitration
Patricia Roach filed a personal injury suit against Stephen Gavaza alleging he drove his SUV into a vehicle in which she was a passenger.
Hearing to be held on changes to lawyer fee arrangements
From the Illinois Supreme Court
Kerasotes denies negligence in personal injury suit
Kerasotes Showplace Theatres in Edwardsville denies any wrongdoing in a personal injury suit filed against them by Cynthia Halpern.