News from September 2008
Glen Carbon Development sued after customer trips at store
A Collinsville resident has filed suit against a Glen Carbon company, alleging she injured her hips and back after falling on steps on the company's property.
Bonneville-Ranger accident subject of suit
Martha Hebert has filed suit against Thomas P. Russell, III, alleging she was injured after an accident in which he was at fault.
Route 143 collision subject of suit
Jennifer D. Mark S. and Alisa D. Churchwell have filed suit against Boyd K. Turley, claiming they were injured after a rear-end collision.
Suit: Kubota brakes failed, tractor lands in ditch
David Korte has filed suit against Kubota Tractor Corp., alleging he was injured after the brakes on his Kubota tractor failed causing him to land in a ditch.
Illinois woman claims asbestos exposure in suit
An Illinois woman recently diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed an asbestos suit against 62 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Blue Top Tavern sued by customer shot numerous times
Edwin and Robin Smith Gladney have filed suit against Blue Top Tavern, alleging Edwin was shot multiple times by a patron who was intoxicated from liquor the bar sold him.
Louisiana man sues 13 for mesothelioma
A Louisiana man recently diagnosed with mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 13 defendant corporations claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Customer at Chinese buffet sues after chair collapses
Beverly McClendon has filed suit against Evergreen Chinese Buffet, claiming she was injured after a chair the buffet owned collapsed.
Man who lost ear in bar fight sues
Scott Marshall has filed suit against Ace's Neighborhood Inn, alleging he lost his ear after a fight the inn could have prevented.
Plaintiff in car wreck suit claims she underwent two surgeries
Dawn M. York has filed suit against Amy L. Shoemaker and Julie M. Featsam, alleging she had to undergo at least two surgeries after a collision.
Voters have responsibilities as well as rights
Voting is an important part of American citizenship and a fundamental right and privilege in a democracy. This privilege also comes with numerous responsibilities, according to the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA).
The Lakin factor
The money must be really, really good.
W.R. Grace proved bankruptcy didn't have to happen
Three years ago, Sen. Joe Biden and other Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee argued that if Congress created an asbestos trust fund, plaintiffs would immediately wipe it out and resume suing in state courts.
Report: Mass litigation screenings costing up to $40 billion
Brickman A legal expert who calls mass litigation screenings "an entrepreneurial response to highly profitable opportunities" estimates the cost of "specious" tort claims to be at least $40 billion.
Katherine Dunham Center sued for unpaid bill
A Nebraska corporation has filed suit against the Katherine Dunham Centers for Arts and Humanities, alleging it has failed to pay money it owes.
Former grade school student claims scarring from fall 10 years ago
A former student at Dupo Grade School has sued the school district, alleging she has permanent scarring from a fall nearly 10 years ago.
Indiana judgment moved to Madison County
An Indiana judge ruled that an Indiana corporation should receive nearly half a million dollars from four people, according to a March 24 judgment that was moved to Madison Circuit Court and filed Sept. 17.
Missouri man sues over wife's mesothelioma death
A Missouri man has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of his recently deceased wife against 30 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which she was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Delaware business group asked for court review after asbestos influx
WILMINGTON, Del.-Delaware Chamber of Commerce President James Wolfe last fall asked the president Judge of the state Superior Court to study the effects of asbestos suits being filed by plaintiffs from other states.
Missouri woman sues 88 for husband's mesothelioma death
A Missouri woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her recently deceased husband against 88 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.