News from 2009
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AG Madigan decries mortgage broker kickbacks
Madigan SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is among 15 state attorneys general asking the Federal Reserve to eliminate certain financial incentives for loan officers and mortgage brokers.
Trial scheduled in new year for Wentzville car accident case
Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian is scheduled to preside over the trial of a negligence case stemming from a 1999 accident near Wentzville, Mo.
Granite City accident is subject of suit
A man who says he sustained injuries in a collision seeks more than $100,000 from the driver who he says caused the accident.
Man claims he was forced to work with co-employee who threatened to kill him
A Madison County man has filed suit against his former employer, saying he now fears for his life after he was forced to work with a co-employee who threatened to kill him.
Tractor trailer caused multi-vehicle accident, suit claims
The mother of a minor girl claims she and her daughter sustained serious injuries after a tractor-trailer caused a multi-vehicle collision.
Helping Hands driver took off before passenger was inside vehicle, suit claims
A woman has filed suit against a St. Clair County company, alleging a driver for the corporation negligently drove off before the woman was securely inside the vehicle.
Barnes Jewish Hospital sued by visitor who slips on Q-tip
A Marion County man claims he sustained knee, neck and back injuries after he slipped on a wooden Q-tip.
I-270 accident is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he says rear-ended him.
Livewell Fitness claims buyer failed to complete deal
An Illinois corporation says a man violated his agreement to buy its business after he became involved in a competing company.
Deckhand claims spinal injuries in suit against Great Lakes Dredge
A man blames his spinal cord injuries on his employer who he says failed to supply him with an adequate work force and with seaworthy vessels.
Collinsville Rehab named in malpractice complaint
A woman has filed suit against a Collinsville nursing home, claiming a man died after developing multiple pressure ulcers and becoming severely malnourished.
Railroad worker sues over loud noise exposure
A Norfolk Southern Railway Company locomotive engineer claims he suffered hearing loss because of the loud noises to which he became exposed throughout his career.
Daughter files as administrator over mother's sole asset - future lawsuit
A woman has filed a petition in Madison County Circuit Court requesting that she be appointed special administrator of her deceased mother's estate so that she can file a future lawsuit.
Scotty's in Hamel sued by man who falls on ramp
A man blames a Hamel store for his fall on a slippery ramp.
Suit seeks recovery of $150k loan
A St. Clair County woman says she has not been reimbursed for $150,000 she loaned to a Sangamon County woman and her brother.
O'Fallon Wal-Mart sued over customer's slip on water
A woman has filed suit against Wal-Mart, alleging she sustained a fractured left hip after she slipped on water while shopping at the store's O'Fallon location.
Belleville lawyer sues co-counsel over alleged failure to split fees
A Belleville lawyer is suing over another lawyer's alleged failure to properly split attorney fees.