News from September 2008
South Carolina couple claims mesothelioma in suit
A South Carolina man and his wife have filed an asbestos suit 119 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which the man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
FELA suit claims back injuries
A former railroad worker has filed suit against a railroad company, claiming his back was injured due to his work.
Route 4 collision subject of Madison County suit
Rodney D. and Kristina S. Grimsley have filed suit on behalf of themselves and two others against Zachary J. Nolker, alleging they were severely injured after a collision with the vehicle Nolker was driving.
Passenger claims driver's view obstructed by icy windshield
Dustin A. Payne has filed suit against Glenda Michael, alleging he was severely injured after the vehicle in which he was riding and another that Michael was driving collided.
Nursing professor claims wrongful termination in suit against BJC
A former nursing professor has filed suit against Barnes-Jewish Goldfarb School of Nursing and BJC Health Care, claiming she was wrongfully terminated.
Nebraska man files asbestos complaint in Madison County
A Nebraska man has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of his recently deceased father against 68 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which his father was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Tractor-trailers collide on I-55, suit follows
An East Alton couple has filed suit against a Fairview Heights man and the Illinois corporation he worked for, claiming the husband was injured after a collision.
Pennsylvanian sues 76 corporations in Madison County asbestos complaint
A Pennsylvania woman recently diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed an asbestos suit against 76 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Illinois woman sues 58 for asbestos exposure
An Illinois woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her recently deceased husband against 58 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
UP sued by trackman claiming cancer
Willis Demouchet has filed suit against Union Pacific Railroad Company, alleging he was diagnosed with cancer after working with carcinogens throughout his employment with the railroad.
Cop claims gun fired while in holster; Sues Smith and Wesson and others
A Granite City couple has filed suit against four gun manufacturers and sellers, claiming the husband was injured after a gun he was carrying in a holster fired on its own.
Man claims driver ran over him, left scene
Jeffrey J. Nickell has filed suit against Eric M. Warmack, claiming he was severely injured after Warmack drove over him.
Palin takes real risk for real change
Eric Kohn That Barack Obama and his entire campaign can't stop taking about Sarah Palin only serves to demonstrate John McCain's deft savvy in selecting her as his running mate.
Feds cleaning up Lakin mess
Teen sex and drug parties in a small town--why did prominent Metro-East lawyer Tom Lakin and his friends think they could get away with it?
Appeals court affirms new welder trial
In a 2-1 decision, the Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron's order to give welder Steve Boren a new welding rod trial.
Man sues over jailhouse assault
John A. Ramirez (IL DOC Photo) An inmate at the Cook County Jail has filed a civil suit against Cook County Department of Corrections, alleging his constitutional rights were violated while housed in their institution.
SimmonsCooper invests in Democratic race for Delaware governor
DOVER, Del. - In the last seven weeks of a Democratic primary contest for governor, SimmonsCooper law firm of East Alton contributed $34,600 to candidate Jack Markell who wound up defeating candidate John Carney by 1,737 votes.
Trackman files suit against Union Pacific
A trackman for Union Pacific Railroad has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint against his employer, alleging they failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Lakin could serve time at S.D. federal prison camp
Federal Prison Camp Yankton If Tom Lakin gets his way on prison placement, he will serve his 72 month sentence at Bureau of Prison's Federal Prison Camp (FPC) in Yankton, S.D.
Trial over hospital fall to begin
Alton Memorial A personal injury trial against Alton Memorial Hospital is slated to begin Sept. 15 in Madison County Circuit Court.