News from February 2009
2/16 - 2/20/09
Tuesday, February 17
Motion 2/20/09
Friday, February 20
Jury 2/17/09
Tuesday, February 17
13 new asbestos cases filed Jan. 26-30
A total of 13 new asbestos suits were filed in Madison County during the week of Jan. 26 through Jan. 30.
'Life Without Lawyers' author says judges need to reclaim authority
Judges have a responsibility to all of society to make sure court claims are valid and reasonable -- that's their job, says author Philip K. Howard in his new book "Life Without Lawyers."
ISBA to hold continuing education program on work comp in Fairview Heights
Workers' Compensation – Back to Basics, a continuing legal education program hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), will be held from 8:55 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, at Four Points by Sheraton, 319 Fountains Pkwy., in Fairview Heights.
UMB and landscaper sued over customer's slip on snow and ice
Darrell Brown has filed suit against a Caseyville bank and a landscaping company, alleging he was injured after he slipped and fell on snow and ice accumulated outside the bank.
Injuries claimed in Route 159 accident
Jamie McCormick has filed suit against Kayla Patterson, alleging she was injured after Patterson rear-ended the vehicle in which she was riding.
Union County accident is subject of St. Clair County suit
Kurtis Hileman, Nicole J. Hileman, April Hileman and Treece M. Leigh have filed suit against Gregory J. Edwards and Central Indiana Transport Express, alleging they were injured after a collision.
Woman claims hysterectomy resulted in painful problems
A St. Clair County woman claims she endures painful intercourse because of nerve damage a doctor caused during surgery.
Client claims lawyer failed to file suit before statute expired
An O'Fallon woman claims she lost money because her former lawyer failed to file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations had expired.
Unprovoked dog bite in Freeburg is subject of suit
Delano C. Kostka has filed suit against Felicia Keener, alleging he sustained injuries after her dog bit him.
Columbia Convalescent Center sued by resident's relative
A man has filed suit against Columbia Convalescent Center, alleging his relative died after falling at the center.
Bicyclist sues motorist over injuries on highway
A man claims he was seriously injured after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle.
Grapes on Wal-Mart floor costs shopper $50k in injuries, suit says
A Belleville woman has filed suit against Wal-Mart, alleging her back and neck were injured after she slipped on grapes.
Bank seeks repayment on line of credit
Allied First Bank has filed suit against a Will man, alleging he failed to pay $75,000 on a line of credit.
Dermatologist sued over man's basal cell carcinoma
An Addieville man has filed suit against a St. Clair County doctor, alleging he had to undergo major surgery and lost part of his left ear after the doctor wrongly told him a cancer had not recurred.
Alton car crash is subject of suit
A Madison County woman has filed suit against a Medora man and another man, alleging she was seriously injured in a collision.
Woman claims unborn child died from migraine medicine in suit against doctors
A Collinsville woman has filed suit against two doctors, alleging her unborn child died because she ingested migraine medicine.
Bathroom dispensing machine door falls on woman's head; K-Mart sued for $100k
A woman claims her neck, shoulder and low back were injured after the door of a dispensing machine fell open and struck her on the head.