News from April 2009
Motion 5/5 & 5/8/09
Tuesday, May 5
5/4/09 Jury
Monday, May 4
5/4 - 5/8/09
Monday, May 4
Wal-Mart sued over ice in parking lot
A St. Clair County woman is suing Wal-Mart over an alleged injured right wrist and right arm she says she sustained after she slipped on ice in the store's parking lot.
Wrongful discharge suit filed against Road Ranger
A woman is suing Road Ranger over her alleged wrongful termination in retaliation for her filing of workers' compensation.
Bonfire in Pontoon Beach caused husband's death, suit claims
The wife of a deceased man has filed suit against a Pontoon Beach man, alleging her husband died after a fire broke out at his house.
Bar sued over woman's fall from stool
An Illinois woman is alleging the employee of a Madison County bar caused injuries to her low back and spinal discs after he accidentally pushed her off a stool.
Trial to resume with defense experts Tuesday in wrongful death trial
The trial of a 2004 wrongful death suit will resume Tuesday in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's court room with defense expert testimony.
Jury awards plaintiff $149,115.13 in Rosewood negligence trial
Hylla A Madison County jury has awarded a plaintiff in a negligence trial close to $150,000 in damages.
Mother sues adult nightclub over son's shooting death
The mother of a deceased man has filed suit against a Washington Park adult entertainment nightclub, alleging her son was killed after being shot at the club.
Woman suffers injuries while being tossed to and fro in car accident
Mildred I. Trumpet is suing Dora J. Clark over back and hip injuries she says she sustained while being tossed to and fro in her car after an accident.
Caseyville Nursing and Rehabilitation sued
The administrator of the estate of a deceased woman has filed suit against a nursing home, a health care provider and a physician, alleging the woman died because of the doctor's and nursing home employees' negligence.
15 new asbestos claims filed in Madison County March 30-April 3
A total of 15 new asbestos suits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of March 30 through April 3.
Jury deliberates in Rosewood Care Center trial
Plaintiff attorney Robert Gregory and defense counsel Dennis McCubbin presented their closing arguments to a jury in a Madison County negligence trial Friday describing images of birds in cages and grandchildren going through "no" phases.
Associated Bank sues over unpaid promissory notes
A bank says a St. Louis business and four people failed to pay money due on three promissory notes.
R.I.P., Lipke
Three cheers for the Illinois Supreme Court, which struck down an unjust precedent earlier this month that some believe was the cause of the explosion of asbestos lawsuits in the state.
They're only thinking of us
By declaring arbitrary caps on damages -- caps not to all men and all cases before the Law -- but to ONLY those daring to call doctors or hospitals into account, the submitted legislation was primed for a challenge in the Courts.
Millar's new employer 'disavows' conduct in Sprint case
Millar NEWARK, New Jersey – According to Jeff Millar's former employer Brad Lakin, his new employer Brent Coon has disavowed his conduct.
ISBA to host webcast on real estate law update
Real Estate Law Update 2009, a webcast presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 7.
Timing was right for 'historic' Nolan ruling
McCambridge Edward McCambridge had been waiting a long time for last week's ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court. And, Lester Brickman knows the feeling.