News from September 2008
Alton lawyer sued over car accident
A September 2006 automobile accident is the subject of a personal injury suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court against Alton lawyer Theodore R. Diaz.
Dairy says man's injuries were pre-existing
D&M Dairy in Granite City claims the plaintiff in a personal injury suit filed against them had a pre-existing injury and his damages arise from that.
Illinois man sues 115 over mesothelioma
An Illinois man recently diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed an asbestos suit against 115 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Colorado woman claims husband's lung cancer wrongfully caused
A Colorado woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her recently deceased husband against 60 defendant corporations, claiming the lung cancer with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Californian says 60 corporations responsible for mesothelioma
A California woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her recently deceased husband against 60 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Iowa woman claims mesothelioma in suit
An Iowa woman and her husband have filed an asbestos suit against 69 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which the woman was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Bull mastiff owners sued over boy's attack
Bull Mastiff A boy who was mauled after a large dog attacked him has filed suit against the owners of the dog.
Alton collision leads to suit
James A. Berry has filed suit against Terry Gansz, alleging he was injured after a collision.
Toys 'R' Us must provide plaintiffs list of all injuries since '01
Chapman Toys "R" Us will be required to release a list of people who have been injured in its store since 2001 to a plaintiff in a St. Clair County personal injury suit, according to an order from the Fifth District Appellate Court.
Alton Police Pension Fund sues city for under-funding account
Trustees of the Alton Police Pension Fund have filed suit against the city, the mayor and the City Council, alleging they have consistently under-funded the account.
Lebanon car crash subject of St. Clair County suit
Rhody and Betty Campbell have filed a suit against Lauren Lewis, alleging they were injured after a collision with Lewis.
Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard hires new associates
Akram Sandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard, P.C. announces the hiring of four new associates, Raven J. Akram, Fibbens A. Koranteng, Jesse Rochman and Michael S. Smith.
Woman claims paralysis after collision
Doris Woodhouse has filed suit individually and on behalf of her child, Darwyn Woodhouse, Jr., against Louise Y. Precht, alleging Woodhouse was paralyzed after the vehicle Precht was driving collided with theirs.
Wisconsin assembly line worker files asbestos suit
A Wisconsin woman recently diagnosed with mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit against 13 defendant corporations claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
New Hampshire woman sues 72 corporations in Madison County
A New Hampshire woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her recently deceased husband against 72 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Fifth District dismisses Tyson appeal
Spomer The Fifth District Appellate Court has dismissed an appeal by Tyson Foods which faces a Madison County class action suit for allegedly putting too much water in prepackaged chicken.
Collinsville Acquisitions files breach suit
Collinsville Acquisitions has filed a breach of contract complaint against Klutch Enterprises and its two principals, alleging they failed to pay past and future rent.
Live-in sued for violating 'exclusive' relationship - and not paying mortgage
Nicole Basarich has filed suit against Robert Lane, alleging he has failed to pay money for a mortgage and has violated their agreement of an exclusive relationship.
Missouri woman claims asbestos exposure caused mesothelioma
A Missouri woman and her husband have filed an asbestos suit against 92 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which the woman was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.