News from December 2009
New trial denied in Moto Mart slip and fall case
Crowder Although both sides in a Madison County slip and fall case asked for a new trial, neither will get one.
FCB sues to recover unpaid promissory note
A bank claims a Madison County couple and their business are late in payments on more than $200,000 worth of promissory notes.
Maryville Road accident is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he says struck him after failing to obey traffic control signals at a Madison County intersection.
Wreaths Across America ceremony set Dec. 12 at Alton National Cemetery
In national cemeteries across America the graves of hundreds of thousands of veterans will be adorned with Christmas wreaths during ceremonies set to take place simultaneously Saturday, Dec. 12.
Swimmer claims pool was shocked while he was in it
A man claims he developed permanent respiratory problems after workers at a health club shocked a pool while he swam in it.
Insured claims BCBS wrongfully denied medical claim
A man has filed suit against his former insurance company, claiming the company was wrong in refusing to pay his claim and in dropping his coverage.
Lawyer/surgeon's legal malpractice case goes to trial Monday
Hylla A long-running dispute between a lawyer-surgeon and the law firm that represented him in a medical malpractice suit he lost will open for trial Monday morning.
29 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County Nov. 16-20
Thompson A total of 29 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court throughout the week of Nov. 16 through Nov. 20.
The following complaints were filed:
No job after woman returns from six months maternity leave, suit claims
A woman claims her former employee refused to allow her return to work after she took about six months of maternity leave.
Route 161 accident resulted in injuries, suit claims
A man and his wife have filed suit against the driver who they say rear-ended the man on a Belleville street.
Tumor not removed, claims man with melanoma
A man claims that despite his repeated requests, his doctor failed to remove a malignant tumor on his shoulder until eight months after his initial concerns.
Man claims renal failure caused by improperly treated hypertension
A man and his wife have filed suit against a doctor who they say failed to properly treat the man's hypertension, causing him to experience kidney failure.
Company seeks repayment of $50k loan
The Vanguard Corporation is demanding a man repay it $50,000 for money it lent to him in June.
Cop claims driver struck cruiser while lights flashed, sirens blared
An East St. Louis police officer has filed suit against a driver who hit her as her lights were flashing and her siren was blaring.
Jailed man sues Judge Cook, Sheriff Justus over forced AIDS test
A St. Clair County jail prisoner claims St. Clair County Judge Michael N. Cook and Sheriff Mearl J. Justus owe him $5.5 million and he deserves to be released from jail after they forced an HIV test on him.
Poll shows desire for tort reform in health care package
Dean WASHINGTON - A majority of Americans say tort reform measures should be taken to drive down healthcare costs, a new poll shows.
Amputee seeks sanctions against insurance company post-trial
An accident victim who was awarded over $1.3 million for the loss of his right foot in an accident is seeking additional money. This time in the form of sanctions against an insurance company he claims bribed a witness.
Attorney claiming Goldenberg deprived her of fees to be heard Friday
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth will hear motions Friday in a fee dispute between lawyers who settled an oil contamination case in Hartford.
Discovery continues in X-Box scratch suit
Discovery continues in a fraud suit over alleged defects found in Microsoft's X-Box 360 video game consoles.
Defendants move to designate lead in atrazine lawsuits
If Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder grants their motion, defendants in a series of pending suits over a common weed killer will have a new leader, in the form of Syngenta Crop Protection Inc. and its attorneys.