News from January 2009
Another class action filed over immune system product
A class action lawsuit filed in St. Clair County on Jan. 22 alleges NBTY engaged in unfair and deceptive practices designed to mislead the public when marketing its "Ester-C" products.
Pedestrian claims leg injuries in East St. Louis accident
Melvin Brandon claims his legs were severely injured after Robert Hickman hit him while he was crossing the street.
Roofer claims shingles were thrown on top of him
Garen Stulce has filed suit against a roofing company and one of its employees, alleging he was injured while working for the company after a bundle of shingles was thrown on top of him.
Woman claims miscarriage in Edwardsville auto accident
An Edwardsville woman is filing suit claiming she suffered a miscarriage after a man collided with her as she was stopped at an intersection.
Suit seeks damages from rear-end collision
An Illinois woman has filed suit against an Illinois man, alleging she was injured after a collision.
Rick Jones will pay $1.2 million in restitution to BP Amoco
EAST ST. LOUIS – When Ricki Lee "Rick" Jones of Wood River pleaded guilty last week to cheating on federal income taxes, he also admitted to cheating BP Amoco North America.
Rear-end accident subject of suit
Aline N. Shands has filed suit against Robert L. Worthen, alleging she was injured after he rear-ended the vehicle in which she was riding.
Seven new asbestos claims filed Jan. 12-16
A total of seven new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County during the week of Jan. 12 through Jan. 16.
State Farm sues to recover insured's damages
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance has filed suit against Mark Adams, alleging the company was forced to pay more than $50,000 to one of its insured clients after the client and Adams collided.
BNSF machinist claims injuries in suit
A BNSF Railway Company employee has filed suit against the company, alleging he was injured while working as a machinist for the company.
Citibank sues over unpaid promissory note
Citibank has filed a complaint against an Alton man, alleging he failed to make payments due on a promissory note.
Pro se excavation worker claims wrongful termination
A Madison County man claims he was wrongfully fired from his job at L & L Trucking & Excavating after filing a workers' compensation complaint.
St. Louis order on back rent filed in St. Clair County court
A St. Louis circuit judge has ordered two men to pay more than $50,000 each after they failed to make rent payments since July.
Woman blames car in 'no parking' zone for accident
A woman who claims she was forced into another lane of traffic because of a car that was parked in a no parking zone, has filed suit over a resulting accident.
Elizabeth Levy elected associate judge in Third Circuit
Levy Edwardsville attorney Elizabeth Levy has been elected associate judge by the circuit judges of the Third Judicial Circuit.
Restored faith in the Chicago Democrats
I will admit; over the last several weeks my faith in the ability of Chicago Democrats to run Illinois state government had been shaken.
Give it the door
Absurd, frivolous, wasteful, morally dishonest--these are just some of the words used by critics to describe Madison County's infamous Pizza Hut lawsuit.
Legal malpractice case could resurrect asbestos lawyer feuds
Simmons John Simmons of East Alton and the firm where he used to work seek to delay a trial that would recall his stormy departure and explore the murky world of asbestos litigation.
Dram shop suit filed against Sandy Ridge
A dram shop suit has been filed against Sandy Ridge in East St. Louis by a boy whose parents and sister were severely injured in an auto accident last year.
Philip Morris counters Tillery's attempt to reopen Price
Tillery Philip Morris USA has countered Stephen Tillery's bid to resurrect a $10 billion class action verdict that Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron awarded in 2003.