News from February 2009
Error at Recorder's office caused wrong land to be sold, suit claims
A Missouri resident claims an erroneous record filed at the Madison County Recorder of Deeds office has caused a lawsuit to be filed against him.
Priceline settles with Fairview Heights; Orbitz remains as last defendant in room tax case
Herndon EAST ST. LOUIS – Fairview Heights and online travel agent Priceline have resolved a dispute over hotel room taxes, leaving Orbitz as the last defendant in the case.
Cottage Hills Memorial Post 7678 named in dram shop suit
Steven M. Watts has filed suit against Cottage Hills Memorial Post 7678 and Randall W. Bland, alleging he was injured after an intoxicated Bland struck him.
Cobb salad leads to woman's pain and suffering
A woman is seeking more than $50,000 from an Edwardsville restaurant after she claims she got sick from eating a cobb salad.
Neck, back and head injuries claimed in suit
Yvette Johnson has filed suit against Lisa R. Schaffer, alleging her neck, back and head were injured in a collision.
Colon cancer not timely diagnosed, suit states
A man who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer has filed suit against Carehand and one of its doctors and against Clinical Radiologists and one of its doctors, alleging he was not timely diagnosed.
Attorney says foe defamed him in 'malicious' attempt to derail Sprint class action settlement
Lakin NEWARK, New Jersey - Like Mel Brooks cowboys crashing into someone else's movie, Illinois lawyers tumble into a New Jersey courthouse kicking and screaming.
Former New Athens cop claims he was fired twice after reporting illegal activity
A former New Athens police officer claims he was wrongfully terminated from his job twice after attempting to perform legal actions.
Maryville auto accident is subject of suit
Michelle Hooper has filed suit against Darryl Misukonis, alleging her neck, back and right knee were injured after an accident.
Suit seeks damages over injuries
Charlotte Green and Kenny Kronenberger have filed suit against Kimberly Weiss, alleging they were injured after she collided with them.
Developer sues construction company for not buying 10 lots per contract
Mascoutah Development has filed suit against JLP Construction, alleging it lost more than $330,000 after JLP failed to buy 10 lots it had agreed to purchase.
Harron, others named in Mississippi suit over asbestos scheme
Ray Harron LEXINGTON, Miss. – With one and a half million flimsy asbestos claims fading into twilight on the East Coast, a defendant seeks accountability in Mississippi from lawyers, doctors and hustlers who manufactured the claims.
Railroad worker claims asbestos-related disease
A former Illinois Central Railroad Company employee has filed suit against the company, alleging he has contracted an asbestos-related disease because of his work for the railroad.
Mother sues ESL after son buried under wrong name
A St. Clair County woman claims her deceased son was buried under the wrong name after an East St. Louis detective mistakenly misidentified his body as that of another.
AT&T seeks $329k from APCI in breach suit
AT&T Illinois is seeking more than $300,000 from APCI, a company that AT&T alleges failed to pay money due for Internet service AT&T provided.
Motorcyclist struck and killed by vehicle, suit says
June Williams has filed suit against Felix Brimm, alleging her husband was killed while riding on his motorcycle after Brimm struck him.
Unsafe lane change caused accident, suit claims
Wanda J. Nold has filed suit against Jay Dean Kolker, alleging she was injured after he hit her while trying to change lanes.
Woman claims injuries from North Belt West accident
A woman claims she received a neck sprain and back injuries after a Belleville man attempted to make a U-turn, but instead side-swiped the vehicle she was driving.
Helping Hands sued by injured van passenger
A woman has filed suit against Helping Hands Medical Service Car and one of its drivers, alleging she was injured after she fell face-first from her wheelchair while riding in the vehicle.
Cavalier strikes Sable from behind, suit says
A Madison County man has filed suit against two other Madison County men, alleging he was injured after a collision.