News from February 2009
Alton accident is subject of suit
A man claims he was injured after an Alton woman failed to follow a traffic control device and collided with him.
Suit seeks damages over U-turn accident
William Morgan has filed suit against John F. Miller, alleging he was injured after Miller struck him while making a U-turn.
Alton Memorial worker claims he was fired after claiming work comp
A former employee of Alton Memorial Hospital claims he was fired because he exercised his workers' compensation rights.
Maryville man sues over injuries from auto accident
A Maryville man has filed suit against a Collinsville woman, alleging he sustained serious injuries and his vehicle suffered property damage after she rear-ended him.
Injured worker files FELA complaint against Norfolk Southern
A Troy man alleges he had to undergo shoulder surgery because of injuries he sustained while working for Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Triple Crown Services Company.
Jones asks judge for travel to St. Louis
Ricki Lee "Rick" Jones of Wood River is asking permission from U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert to travel outside the Southern District of Illinois so he can meet with his St. Louis attorneys and doctors.
Lloyd's seeks to recover $6.3 million over Lakin legal malpractice settlement
Brad Lakin Underwriters at Lloyd's of London has filed suit against Fields, Howell, Athans and McLaughlin law firm and Norton and Rain, Inc., alleging that because of miscommunication it did not defend the Lakin Law Firm in a legal malpractice law suit.
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Judge Ruth rejects attempt by Tillery to reopen $10 billion tobacco case
Lombardi Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth has rejected Stephen Tillery's bid to reclaim a $10 billion verdict that he obtained against cigarette maker Philip Morris in 2003.
Doctor alleges lawyer committed malpractice
A doctor is seeking more than $700,000, alleging a lawyer forced him to sign a written agreement, then drew up a fraudulent written agreement and charged for services not part of the original agreement.
Hospital sued over woman's fall on melted snow
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against Memorial Hospital, alleging she slipped and fell on melted snow in the hospital's entryway.
Maxim Healthcare worker claims retaliatory discharge
A Carlyle woman who claims she was fired because she exercised her right to workers compensation benefits has filed suit against her former employer.
Woman claims her lawyer failed to show up in courtroom
An East St. Louis woman has filed suit against a Carbondale attorney, alleging he caused numerous cases she filed to be dismissed because he failed to show up in the courtroom.
Tourniquet left on too long, med mal suit claims
A Madison County man has filed suit against Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital, alleging employees at the hospital failed to remove a tourniquet from his arm.
Bus driver complains of injuries in accident
A woman claims she was injured after a man struck the side of the Freightliner bus she was driving.
Motorcyclist sues driver over Cahokia accident
Robert Little Eagle has filed suit against Gregory Williams, alleging he was injured after Williams struck him while he was riding on a motorcycle.
Fairview Heights accident is subject of suit
A woman claiming she was hit by a driver pulling out of a McDonald's restaurant two years ago in Fairview Heights has filed suit.
U-turn at intersection causes accident, suit claims
A man claims he was injured after another man tried to pull a U-turn in front of his vehicle, but collided with him instead.
Suit claims driver failed to exercise proper control of wayward car
A Jersey County woman claims she was injured while riding in a car a Madison County woman was driving after the car went off the street and down a hill.