News from July 2009
Undiagnosed cardiac arrest led to woman's death, suit claims
The administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed suit against the doctor who he says failed to recognize she was having a cardiac arrest.
Doctor should have picked up on woman's substance abuse problem, suit claims
A man is blaming a doctor and his office for causing a woman's drug overdose death, claiming the doctor should have picked up on the woman's potential substance abuse problem.
Spectator forced to step up four inches sues Soccer for Fun
A woman has filed suit against Soccer for Fun, alleging she broke her right shoulder after she tripped over an elevated entrance.
Improper U-turn caused accident, suit claims
A woman claims her neck, back and head were seriously injured after a driver attempted to make a u-turn in front of the vehicle in which she was riding.
Route 140 accident is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver of a vehicle he says is responsible for causing a rear-end collision.
Illinois-American Water sued over worker's suffocation death
The administrator of a deceased man's estate is blaming Illinois-American Water for the man's suffocation in a lawsuit she filed in Madison County Circuit Court.
SimmonsCooper renamed - 'Simmons firm' for short
Simmons Asbestos firm SimmonsCooper of East Alton is changing its name to Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd, and will be called the "Simmons firm" for short, according to a press release issued today.
Union Pacific named in FELA complaint
A Union Pacific Railroad Company employee is suing the railroad over a musculoskeletal disease he claims he developed after working with the company's unsafe equipment.
Union Pacific worker claims more injuries during 'return to work test'
A woman has filed an amended complaint against Union Pacific Railroad Company after she says she became aware of additional causes of action against the company.
Driver failed to yield right of way, plaintiff claims
A man who says he suffered disability and disfigurement after an accident has filed suit against the driver who he blames for failing to stop while attempting to make a left turn.
Mother claims daughter was made sick, sore and lame in vehicular accident
The mother of a minor child has filed suit against the driver of a vehicle in which she and her daughter were riding and the driver of another vehicle that collided with them.
Man alleges Dupo officers beat him twice
A man who says he suffered a concussion, hearing loss and brain damage at the hands of Dupo police officers during multiple attacks is suing the village's police department, two officers and the village itself.
Couple's visit to home on Friendship Drive results in $100k lawsuit
A Belleville man and his wife have filed suit against another couple, alleging the man was injured because of rotten tree limbs at the couple's home.
Accident caused $25k worth of medical treatment, suit claims
A woman blames a Belleville man for causing her to allegedly incur more than $25,000 in medical costs and lost wages after a collision.
Disabling injuries claimed in North Illinois accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she says was responsible for causing a collision in which she sustained disabling injuries.
Route 177 accident causes injuries, suit claims
A Washington County man is suing the driver of a vehicle who he says ran into his vehicle while he was driving west on Illinois Route 177.
St. Elizabeth's, doctors named in med mal suit
Three individuals have filed suit against four doctors and St. Elizabeth's Hospital, alleging a woman died from complications she experienced due to swelling of her skull and brain after she fell.
Woman sues to rescind ARM home loan
A woman with learning disabilities claims she should not have to repay a loan for more than $45,000 she took out more than two and a half years ago because she was not fully explained the terms of the loan.
Motion 7/27/09
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