News from April 2009
Granite City man sued over DUI-related accident
A woman and her husband are suing a Granite City man over injuries they say the woman sustained after the man hit her while he was driving under the influence.
Trial's opening arguments Tuesday in case against Rosewood Care Center
Potential jurors packed the third floor of the Madison County courthouse Monday before 12 were selected to hear opening arguments in a case involving an Edwardsville nursing home.
Jury selection under way in medical malpractice case
A medical malpractice trial against Greenville surgeon, Dr. Jose A. Diaz, Jr. is getting under way in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's court.
I-255 accident is subject of injury suit
A Cahokia woman has filed suit against another woman, alleging her neck, back and knees were injured after a rear-end collision.
Swansea woman claims injuries in auto accident
A Swansea woman is filing suit against a Belleville woman over severe injuries she says she sustained in an accident.
I-64 ramp collision is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against another man and woman, alleging he was injured after a collision.
Woman exiting Just One More Time restroom claims injuries
A woman is suing a St. Clair County business over injuries she says she sustained while attempting to exit a restroom.
Patient suffered bed sores, says suit against Atrium Health Care
Atrium Health Care and Rehabilitation Center is being sued over allegations a patient suffered bed sores.
St. Louis Bread Co. sued over hot coffee spill
A St. Clair County couple claims their infant son was severely injured after a cup of hot coffee spilled on him.
Man claims he's owed Mega Millions in suit against Illinois Lottery
An East St. Louis man says the Illinois Lottery Control Board refused to pay him for a winning lottery ticket.
Companies left behind in asbestos trusts easy prey for plaintiffs
Behrens The shift of major companies named in asbestos lawsuits seeking bankruptcy protection in federal courts has left small companies as very big targets for civil lawsuits in state court.
Judicial reform proposal remains under lawmakers' radar
While sometimes it's good to be a record holder, some are questioning whether Illinois should continue to hold the national record for most expensive supreme court race.
Lowe's class action suit removed to federal court
A case management conference is off as a class action suit brought against Lowe's Home Centers Inc. was removed to federal court.
Tax Day Tea Partygoers: Crazy Like a Fox
"Crazy people."
Probate ensures orderly distribution of assets after one's death
Probate ensures orderly distribution of assets after one's death
A $3.78 victory
The plaintiff's lawyers won't say what they pocketed personally.
Expert witness law sent back to committee
Dillard SPRINGFIELD – A law setting down guidelines for the use of expert witnesses in Illinois has been sent back to the State Senate's Assignment Committee. If passed, the law could change how trial lawyers fit expert testimony into their battle strategies.
Woman claims injuries in Fairview Heights accident
A passenger in a Fairview Heights auto accident is suing a man over injuries she says she sustained during a collision.
Trucking firm sued by insurer over premiums
An insurance company is suing a trucking company for more than $60,000 worth of money it says the company owes in premiums.
Sludge suit against GM waiting for judge's signal
Ruth Like an idling engine, a giant class action claim against General Motors holds its place in the Madison County courthouse while lawyers wait for a signal to start rolling.