News from January 2009
Rick Jones pleads guilty to tax evasion
Rick Jones (left) and Tom Lakin are cover models in a 2005 calendar "Real Men of the Riverbend." The background --Deer Park in Wood River -- was an area slated for contaminated soil clean up. Jones was the contractor. Rick Jones of Wood River has pleaded guilty to tax evasion for having failed to pay more than $1.2 million in federal taxes in 2003.
1/26 - 1/30/09
Monday, January 26
Maag wants to depose Shashek over affidavit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Thomas Maag of Edwardsville, pressing U.S. District Judge David Herndon to remand a personal injury suit to Madison County, accuses the defense of crafting a crooked affidavit.
Judge Ruth denies summary judgment to Pizza Hut in door injury case
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth finds attorney Amanda Verett's personal injury suit against Pizza Hut of America confusing, but he plans to learn more about it.
Federal judge limits discovery in AIG defamation suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge William Stiehl has sharply limited attorney Brian Wendler's access to records of AIG, an insurer that mostly belongs to taxpayers.
Heneghan and Associates hires Woelfel
Woelfel Kenny Woelfel joined Heneghan and Associates engineering firm in January.
Driver under the influence, fled scene of accident, suit says
A Mississippi woman has filed suit against a St. Clair County woman, alleging she was injured after a collision in which the St. Clair County woman was under the influence of drugs.
Tom Lakin disbarred on consent by Illinois Supreme Court
Tom Lakin Tom Lakin has been disbarred on consent by the Illinois Supreme Court, according to records from the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
Suit: Granite City couple say fire claim denied over arson investigation
An Illinois couple has filed suit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, alleging the insurance company did not pay them for a claim after their apartment caught on fire.
Anderson Hospital named in wrongful death complaint
The administrator of the estate of a deceased woman has filed suit against Anderson Hospital and three doctors, alleging the woman died because of the hospital's and doctors' negligence.
Roxana school district sued over bus accident
A Bethalto woman has filed suit against Roxana Community School District No. 1 and one of its bus drivers, alleging she was seriously injured after a collision with the bus.
Jury awards monetary damages in legal malpractice trial
Sommer A Madison County jury awarded an injured worker close to $338,000 in a legal malpractice trial against attorney Ann Dalton and her St. Louis law firm.
$7.7 million foreign judgment filed in Madison County against rehab firm
A $7.7 million judgment against a Las Vegas-based physical and occupational therapy and speech pathology services provider has been filed in Madison County as a foreign judgment.
Harrah's says judge should not allow 'fishing expedition' in class discovery
A casino accused of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) says prerecorded promotional phone calls it made were sent only to members of its "Total Rewards" program.
Madison County asbestos suits filed Jan. 5-9
Barnerd A total of four new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County during the week of Jan. 5 through Jan. 9.
Three asbestos suits filed Dec. 29-Jan. 2
Gori A total of three new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County during the week of Dec. 29 through Jan. 2.
Frank Scott accident is subject of suit
A man who was injured in an accident has filed suit against the man who struck him.
Illinois Central sued by worker claiming respiratory illness
A former Illinois Central Railroad Company employee has filed suit against the company, alleging he suffered a respiratory illness after being exposed to asbestos, diesel exhaust, environmental tobacco smoke, toxic dusts, gases and fumes while working.
Pancreatic cancer claimed in suit against Union Pacific
A former Union Pacific Railroad Company employee claims he contracted pancreatic cancer when he was exposed to asbestos while working for the company.
Construction company says insurer failed to forward premium payments
Higgins Construction is seeking more than $3 million in damages after it says an insurance agency failed to forward payments on a policy Higgins purchased.