News from April 2009
Dermatology practice named in med mal suit
A Collinsville woman has filed suit against Gregory and Musick Dermatology and one of its doctors, alleging her basal cell carcinoma went undiagnosed.
Clerk Costa to retire from Fifth District
Justice Karmeier Louis Costa, clerk of the Fifth District Appellate Court, is retiring June 30 after more than 20 years on the job.
Asbestos screener abandoned 'legitimacy for lawlessness,' defendant writes
Herrick PHILADELPHIA - Motley Rice law firm implores U.S. District Judge Eduardo Robreno not to turn asbestos litigation into an investigation of false X-ray reports.
Jones adds William D. Stiehl, Jr. to defense team
Attorney William D. Stiehl, Jr. of Belleville has been added to Rick Jones legal defense team.
Case closed: Last defendant Orbitz dismissed by Fairview Heights
Burke EAST ST. LOUIS - Fairview Heights has abandoned a federal suit that would have held online travel companies liable for municipal taxes on rooms they booked.
Glen Carbon collision is subject of suit
A Glen Carbon man has filed suit alleging he was injured in an auto accident.
13 new asbestos claims filed in Madison County March 23-27
Gori A total of 13 new asbestos suits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of March 23 through March 27.
Trial lawyers seek to recession-proof their practices
Frank WASHINGTON - Even trial attorneys are not immune from the historic economic crisis hammering the United States, legal observers said.
Construction worker's electrocution death is subject of suit
A Marine woman says her son died after he was electrocuted while working under contract for Forrest Lerch Enterprises.
Plaintiff claims injuries in Briar Cliff Road accident
A Madison County plaintiff alleges she received neck and back injuries after another driver collided with her.
Diggers Dugout responsible for patron's knock-down, suit claims
A Worden bar is being sued by a woman over injuries the woman sustained after she says two other women beat her at the bar.
Dodge Ram driver claims injuries in rear-end collision
A driver of a Dodge Ram truck is suing over injuries he sustained in a rear-end collision.
Couple sues over injuries in Williamson County accident
A couple involved in a Williamson County accident have filed suit in Madison County over injuries they allegedly sustained.
River seaman sues barge company over work-related back injuries
A Mississippi River seaman who was injured while working on a barge wants his employer to pay damages.
American Bottoms Outpost files breach of contract suit over land dispute
American Bottoms Outpost has filed a breach of contract suit, claiming it could not purchase or lease more than 300 acres after a contract was breached.
Man claims injuries in Godfrey accident
A man involved in a Godfrey accident has filed suit in Madison County.