News from September 2008
Rosewood Care re-trial to resume
Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville A medical malpractice case against Rosewood Care Center that resulted in a mistrial last June is slated to begin again at 9 a.m. on Sept. 8.
Judge continues Lakin hearing until Sept. 10
Lakin (left) and Rosenblum U.S. District Judge J. Phil Gilbert has continued a plea hearing in Tom Lakin's criminal case until 10 a.m. on Sept. 10 in East St. Louis.
Emergency worker struck during assist files suit
Douglas J. Streubel has filed suit against James L. Dodd, Sr., James L. Dodd, Jr., and State Farm Insurance, alleging he was injured when a vehicle driven by James L. Dodd, Jr., hit him.
Church sued after woman's walk on water
Jeannette R. Strieter has filed suit against Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, claiming she injured herself after she slipped on spilled water.
Mesothelioma caused husband's death, suit claims
An Illinois woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her deceased husband against 73 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Granite City crash subject of suit
Brenda J. Whitaker has filed a suit against Michael H. Wallace, alleging she sustained injuries in a collision.
Assets withheld from mom's, grandma's estate, suit claims
Jayme Brown, John Negreti and Chad Mosier have filed suit against Greg Briner, alleging they have not received money and items due them from a trust.
Best Way sues over truck damage from low power lines
The Best Way Foundation is suing over damage allegedly sustained by one of its trucks by dangerously low lines over 17th Street.
O'Fallon man sued for I-64 crash
Jeffrey Maher of O'Fallon is being sued by three plaintiffs who say he caused a car crash on eastbound Interstate 64
Jani-King partnership in court
Phil and Claire Gallo have filed a lawsuit against Joe Zmaila and Kathleen Zmaila, alleging breach of contract and conversion.
Sam's Club and Wal-Mart sued over woman's injuries from office chair
Deborah LoDuca is suing Wal-Mart and Sam's Club for injuries she allegedly sustained while attempting to sit on an office chair that had been displayed at an O'Fallon store.
Nursing home resident claims injuries during wheelchair transfer
Teri Neighbors has filed a suit on behalf of Eldridge H. Tyberendt against University Nursing and Rehab Center, alleging an employee injured Tyberendt while transferring her to a wheelchair.
Porter's customer claims injuries from fall on 'slipping hazard'
Laurie Ankarlo has filed a suit against three defendants doing business as Collinsville Holiday Inn, alleging she fell and was injured at Porter's Restaurant.
Son files asbestos suit on deceased father's behalf
Steven Dux has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of his deceased father against 13 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which his father was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Waste Management sued over traffic accident
Deanna Griggs has filed suit against Waste Management of Missouri, Inc., and an employee of the company, alleging a driver caused her to collide with another vehicle.
Son perished in fire, suit claims
Jesse Rodriguez has filed a complaint on behalf of his son, Caiu Rodriguez, against Darrin and Melissa Agne, alleging Caiu perished in a fire in an apartment building the Agnes owned.