News from 2008
Vacation pressure leads couple to sue Wyndham Resorts
Wyndham Vacation Resorts is being sued by a couple who alleges they were misled into purchasing a vacation package they did not want.
Memorial Hospital, cardiologist blamed in med mal complaint
An Illinois woman has filed suit against Memorial Hospital, Cardiology Consultants and one of its doctors, alleging her mother died because of their negligence.
Suit: Hospital had to shut down after contaminated patients entered ER
Saint Anthony's Saint Anthony's Medical Center has filed suit against G.S. Robins, alleging it was forced to shut down for 24 hours after three G.S. Robins employees entered the hospital without first being decontaminated.
Route 161 accident is subject of suit
Alicia and Kevin Jacobs have filed suit against Lindell Recar, alleging they were seriously injured after he collided with them.
Special court created to help struggling veterans get through criminal system
Madison County is forming a special court to give veterans struggling with drug and alcohol addiction some help in the criminal justice system.
Lawmaker says constituents 'overwhelmingly' favor special election
Stephens Illinois House Republicans are upset that members adjourned Monday's session without voting on whether to hold a special election for the vacant U.S. Senate seat, said state Rep. Ron Stephens.
Madison, St. Clair counties remain on 'Hellhole' watch list; St. Louis named, too
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Madison County may have moved off the American Tort Reform Foundation's annual list of judicial hellholes, but it -- and surrounding areas -- are still being watched.
U.S. Supreme Court OKs lawsuits over light cigarettes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Smokers can sue over deceptive marketing of so-called light cigarettes, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Labs wrongly assessed paternity, woman claims in suit
A Madison County woman has filed suit against two laboratories individually and on behalf of her minor daughter, alleging the laboratories wrongly assessed a paternity test.
Intoxicating beverages blamed in injured man's suit against Regal Beagle
James Ceja has filed suit against Regal Beagle, Inc., and Michael Whittman, alleging he received facial fractures after Whittman punched him because of intoxicating beverages he received at Regal Beagle.
Railroad employee sues after he strikes train's rear
A BNSF Railway Company employee has filed suit against the company, alleging he was severely injured after the brakes on the train he was driving failed to work, causing him to crash into the rear of another train in front of him.
Wrong area of face drilled during ear surgery, suit claims
A St. Clair County man has filed suit against Ear, Nose and Throat Institute and one of its physicians, alleging his face was paralyzed after the physician mistakenly drilled into the wrong area during an ear surgery.
Madison employee claims he was fired after getting workers' comp.
A former employee of the city of Madison alleges he was wrongly fired after receiving workers' compensation benefits.
Alton crash blamed for man's injuries
Rafael M. Reinoso has filed a suit against Rosalie M. Staats, claiming he was injured after a collision.
Collision on East Airline prompts suit
A South Roxana woman has filed suit against a Dorsey man and Guardsmark, alleging she was seriously injured after a collision.
Metro passenger claims icy walkway caused permanent injuries
A Glen Carbon man has filed suit against St. Clair County Transit District and Metro, alleging he was seriously injured after he fell on ice on a walkway outside a train station located at Emerson Park.
Highway 40 accident subject of suit
A Madison County man has filed suit individually and on behalf of his minor son against a Madison County woman, alleging his son was injured in an accident.
Ceiling tile chunk strikes boy in bathtub, mom sues landlord
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against Imagine Investments individually and on behalf of her minor son, alleging her son was seriously injured while he was taking a bath after a section of the ceiling fell on his head and face.
It's Illinois: 'Hellhole' for many reasons
The most disturbing aspect of Tuesday's stunning arrest of Governor Rod Blagojevich is that many Illinois residents -- perhaps most -- were not shocked. Perhaps the timing caught some off guard and perhaps the stupidity of the governor was a surprise but most Illinois residents, or at least those who pay attention to what is going on, were not shocked.
Nothing to say, Jay?
There's a local connection to the corruption train wreck that is the Rod Blagojevich administration. But he wasn't saying much last Tuesday.