News from June 2009
Alton and Southern sued over conductor's back injuries
A former Alton and Southern Railway worker has filed suit against the company, alleging his back was seriously injured because of work he performed for the company.
Nursing home sued over 95-year-old resident's fall
The guardian of a disabled 95-year-old woman says the elderly resident fell and fractured both of her hips while under the care of a Madison County nursing home.
Farmer amputated by corn picker sues
A Clinton County man will probably always remember Nov. 28 as the day he lost his left leg in a farming accident.
Godfrey man sues Madison County sheriff and deputies over arrest and injuries
A Godfrey man has filed suit against Madison County Sheriff's deputies Timothy Mudd and Richard Roe and Madison County Sheriff Robert J. Hertz, plus unknown officers of the department, claiming he was wrongly arrested and beat up by Mudd for no apparent reason.
Woman crossing street in wheelchair claims injuries in collision
A woman says her face, head, chest and pelvis were seriously injured after a car struck her as she was crossing the street in a wheelchair.
13 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County May 11-15
A total of 13 new asbestos suits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of May 11 through May 15.
Belleville attorney sues man who vandalized home and hit occupant with golf club
A Belleville attorney and two other individuals have filed suit against a man who they say damaged their property and hit one of them with a golf club.
Welder claims neck and spine injuries in suit against Norfolk Southern
A Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee says he will have to undergo multiple surgeries because of work he performed for the company.
Route 15 accident caused injuries, suit claims
An Illinois woman says her head, neck and back were severely injured after a Florida woman ran a red light and violently collided with her vehicle.