News from September 2008
County clerks could face headaches if ballot revised
Delaney A lawsuit filed against state agencies over a Constitutional Convention "Con-Con" referendum could cause major headaches for local officials if a Cook County judge agrees that the Nov. 4 ballot requires revision.
Railroad seeks to transfer FELA case
Norfolk Southern Railway will be in court on Oct. 3, arguing its motion to transfer a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
Son-Life Church sued over car accident
Russell Lloyd Lovell has filed suit against Son-Life Fellowship Church and one of its employees, alleging he was injured in a rear-end collision.
Fla. investor seeks to lead class against H&R Block
An investor in Cape Coral, Fla., says he wants to be the lead plaintiff in a class action case filed in Illinois against H&R Block.
Suit claims investor acquired speculative stocks for 90-year-old client
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a financial institution and one of its consultants, alleging the consultant put money in a highly volatile stock, causing its value to drop more than $500,000.
John Crane named as single defendant in asbestos case by Californian
A California woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her recently deceased husband against John Crane, claiming the mesothelioma with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Company sold property it didn't own, suit says
Brandy Wallace has filed suit against American Home Mortgaging Servicing, alleging it sold her a piece of property it did not own.
CSX employee claims severe injuries
A former railroad worker has filed suit against CSX, alleging he had to have spinal surgery after performing his job for the company.
Appeals court to hear Schnucks Market case
The Fifth District Appellate Court will hear Paula Johnson's pro se appeal on Oct. 6, in Mt. Vernon.
Welder claims he was wrongfully fired
A Belleville employee has filed suit against Gunlach Equipment Corporation, claiming he was wrongfully fired after filing for workers' compensation benefits.
I-70 tractor-trailer accident subject of suit
A Missouri man has filed suit against an Illinois corporation and one of its employees, alleging his back was severely injured after a collision.
Women claim hotel negligent for ignoring gun to heads during check-in
Two Illinois women have filed suit againt the Delux Motel, claiming it failed to notify anyone when they purchased a room while a man held a gun to their heads.
Pink Slip bar blamed in man's shooting death
A woman has filed a wrongful death suit on behalf of her deceased son against a Brooklyn bar, claiming her son was killed because of the bar's negligent conduct.
Counterclaim filed by Carr's company against British inventors
Rex Carr CLAYTON, Mo. – International Fuel Technology of Clayton has countersued British inventors who claimed the company and principal shareholder Rex Carr cheated them.
Sanofi-Aventis motion to dismiss Ketek claims denied
Driscoll St. Clair County Circuit Judge Patrick Young has denied a defense motion to sever the claims of 59 plaintiffs in a product liability suit filed against Sanofi-Aventis over its antibiotic drug Ketek.
Madigan blasts ICC for approving Ameren rate hikes
Madigan SPRINGFIELD-Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan lashed out at state regulators for approving a $162 million rate increase for most Ameren Corp. utility customers in the state.
Verett's suspension to begin Oct. 8
Edwardsville attorney Amanda Verett's 90-day suspension will begin Oct. 8, according to a recent Illinois Supreme Court order.
Trial date set in sexual harassment case against Madison County
A trial in Robin Beem's sexual harassment suit against Madison County is "unavoidable," according to an order by U.S. District Judge G. Patrick Murphy.