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News from April 2009


Granite City man sued over DUI-related accident

By Kelly Holleran |
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

By Amelia Flood |
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

By Amelia Flood |
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

By Kelly Holleran |
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

By Kelly Holleran |
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

By Kelly Holleran |
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

By Kelly Holleran |
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

By Kelly Holleran |
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

By Kelly Holleran |
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

By Kelly Holleran |
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

By Staff reports |
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

By Amelia Flood |
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

By Amelia Flood |
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

By Dan Proft |
"Crazy people."

Probate ensures orderly distribution of assets after one's death

By The Madison County Record |
Probate ensures orderly distribution of assets after one's death

A $3.78 victory

By The Madison County Record |
The plaintiff's lawyers won't say what they pocketed personally.

Expert witness law sent back to committee

By Amelia Flood |
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

By Kelly Holleran |
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

By Kelly Holleran |
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

By Steve Korris |
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.