News from June 2009
Trial date to be set later this month in Godfrey parking lot fall
A personal injury trial against Olin Community Credit Union in Godfrey has been postponed.
'Dead Man's Act' keeps witnesses mum in Illinois civil trials
Pirates were right when they said, "Dead men tell no tales."
Woman claims hand injuries have caused great damage to psyche
A Missouri woman has filed suit against Green Roof Blocks and its property owners, alleging she seriously injured her right hand while attempting to open a gate.
Basement wasn't waterproofed, couple says in suit
A Granite City couple say a Maryville company failed to waterproof their basement after multiple attempts.
Highland couple awarded $77,474.18 in default judgment against home contractor
Ruth A breach of contract case that was scheduled for trial Monday ended little more than a month ago when the defendant failed to appear and plaintiffs Dennis and Wanda Revelle of Highland won a default judgment.
Fractured leg untreated for three months had to be amputated, suit claims
The wife of a Highland Health Care Center patient has filed suit against the center, two doctors, Mobilex USA and Covenant Care, alleging her husband was forced to undergo an amputation of his left fractured leg after it was left untreated for more than two months.
Crowder signs preliminary approval order in PPO class action
The settlement of a class action suit against a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) that began in 2005 has gotten the initial green light from Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder.
Greenville couple sues insurer in Madison County over fire loss
A Greenville couple has filed suit against Country Mutual Insurance Company, alleging it failed to fully pay the amount of their claim after their home caught on fire.
Patient claims nerve damage in suit against orthopedic surgeon, practice
A man is suing Illinois Southwest Orthopedics and one of its doctors, alleging the doctor's negligence during surgery caused the man to experience nerve damage and numbness.
Class action: Shop N Save charged 50 cents extra in check cashing fee
Maag An Edwardsville woman has filed a class action lawsuit against SuperValu, doing business as Shop N Save, claiming the store charges more than is allowed under Illinois law for check cashing services.
Highland pedestrian sues over crosswalk accident
A woman has filed a lawsuit in the hopes of obtaining more than $50,000 after she says she was struck by a car while crossing the street.
Alton Memorial and doctors named in lung cancer case
A man has filed suit on behalf of his deceased wife against Alton Memorial Hospital, Midwest Radiological Associates, Fairview Heights Medical Group and three doctors, alleging his wife died after the defendants failed to timely diagnose her with lung cancer.
GM sued by unrenewed local dealer for inducing it to buy Pontiac, build new site
A Belleville auto dealership that has existed for nearly a century is suing General Motors for $7 million claiming the troubled auto maker fraudulently induced it into constructing a new facility in 2007, only to be informed last month it would not have its franchise renewed by GM.
Defense asks to move negligence trial due to client's pregnancy
Ruth A 2000 negligence trial that was slated to begin Monday in Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth's court is on hold as the defense asks for a different trial due to their client's pregnancy.
Wood River insurance rep honored by Mutual of Omaha
Lisa Waltrip, representative for Secure Insurance & Financial Services of 11 E. Ferguson Ave., Wood River, was recently named as one of Mutual of Omaha's 2008 Top 50 Independent Insurance Agents in the United States.
Beckemeyer bar attracts unwanted visitors, neighbors say in suit
Two Beckemeyer residents have filed suit against a bar in their neighborhood, alleging the bar is attracting unwanted visitors to the area who make loud noise throughout the night.
St. Louis cop, city and bar sued over shooting incident
A man says he was only trying to give an intoxicated off-duty St. Louis police officer a helping hand when the officer shot him in the chest in the parking lot of a bar.
'Girlfriend Motion' and 'Dead Man's Act' argued in Pontoon Beach negligence case
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder on Monday continued to plow through mountains of motions in a 2007 negligence suit stemming from an accident in Pontoon Beach.
Mother targets ATV manufacturer claiming accelerator stuck in boy's crash
The mother of a minor boy says her son fractured his face and right arm after the ATV he was riding crashed into a tree.
YRC settles for $1.1 million in '07 Pontoon Beach negligence suit
The number of defendants in a 2007 negligence suit that has spawned counterclaims and a wrongful death action has dropped as one settled with both plaintiffs Monday.