News from January 2009
Crash of 18-wheelers leads to St. Clair County suit
An Illinois couple has filed suit against a trucking company and one of its employees, alleging they were injured after a tractor-trailer rear-ended them.
Motorcycle passenger sues for injuries after deer accident
A Godfrey woman is suing the operator of a motorcycle for injuries she received as passenger when the "Hog" hit a deer.
Highland couple sues four companies over Route 40 accident
A Highland man and his wife have filed suit against four companies and an employee of the companies, alleging the man was seriously injured after the employee struck his vehicle in an accident.
Ice cream flavor company seeks $1.7 million over flaky lids
A flavor company has filed suit against two corporations, alleging that pieces of lids it bought flaked off into its ice cream flavoring products.
Sparky's 397 Pub at fault for serving intoxicated man, suit says
A man who claims he was injured after a fight with an intoxicated man has filed suit against the bar that served the allegedly drunken person alcohol.
Design Concrete sued by homeowners
A Hamel couple has filed suit against a concrete company, alleging their house contains numerous defects because of the work the company performed in laying down the foundation.
Trial lawyers ask Obama to expand product liability
President-elect Obama WASHINGTON - A leading national group of trial lawyers Monday called on President-elect Barack Obama to repeal a bevy of regulations that limit corporate liability.
St. Clair County woman sues another over accident
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against another St. Clair County woman, alleging she was seriously injured after a collision.
Mother sues Troy couple over dog attack
Laura L. Rose has filed suit against a Troy couple on behalf of her minor son, alleging her son was severely injured after a dog bit him while he was at the couple's property.
Hogan Transport and driver sued over tractor trailer accident
A Madison County woman and her husband have filed suit against Hogan Transports and one of its drivers, alleging the woman was seriously injured after a collision with a tractor trailer.
Madigan, AGs settle with Dell
Dell Inc., one of the world's largest computer companies, has agreed to pay $3.35 million to settle claims by 34 state attorneys general that it used deceptive financing and warranty practices.
Roofer removed shingles from wrong house, suit claims
A roofing company that began to perform roofing work on the incorrect house is facing a lawsuit.
Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab sued by patient's family
The executor of a deceased Edwardsville man's estate has filed suit against Edwardsville Nursing and Rehab Center, alleging the now- deceased man dislocated his hip while living at the center.
Collision on Route 40 leads to suit
Laura A. Deason and Bradley L. Bequette have filed suit against Aaron F. Holderman, alleging they were injured after a collision.
Father, son sued over punch in the eye
Brandon McCrary has filed suit against Steven Barton and his father, Matthew Barton, after allegedly being hit in the eye.
Driver under the influence, woman says in suit
Lisa Arreola has filed suit against Steven P. Reamer on behalf of her minor daughter, alleging her daughter's neck, shoulder, eyes, right arm, right foot and low back were injured after a collision in which Reamer was allegedly driving while under the influence.
Consider legal aspects when starting a new business
It's part of the American dream – launching and running a successful business. Each year, thousands of people in Illinois start a business with varying degrees of success.
Court of the living dead
We don't keep a crystal ball here at The Record. But one mustn't be psychic to predict the next move of a jackpot-seeking trial lawyer like Steve Tillery.
Wage legislation called a potential 'bonanza' for trial lawyers
Boehner WASHINGTON - Legislation called a potential "trial lawyer bonanza" by the Wall Street Journal is winding its way through Congress.
To do justice under the law
The 1978 comedy "Animal House" is an all time classic, a personal favorite and a fitting movie metaphor for 2009's first column.