News from June 2009
Granite City dog bite case settles
A dog bite case stemming from an incident in Granite City nearly two years ago has settled.
Advise and dissent
Hopkins Fairness dictates that the face of the Supreme Court change, expand with the evolving American society. Doors formerly closed are rightfully opened, places set for those previously ignored. But contrary to the White House spin, Sotomayor is not the best for the job, not even the best Latino candidate.
St. Clair County tech seminar postponed
A seminar on St. Clair County's new online land records system has been postponed. The seminar was scheduled for Tuesday. According to officials from Fidlar Technologies, the Tuesday morning event will be held at a later date due to some problems getting the new system up and running.
Rick Jones wants to undo divorce, claims spouse hasn't kept bargain
Bailey Former Triad Industries owner Rick Jones of Wood River seeks to undo his April 16 divorce from Dorothy Jones, claiming she hasn't kept her part of the bargain.
Carman claims injuries in suit against Union Pacific
A former Union Pacific Railway Company employee claims he endured substantial pain after injuring his lower back and tearing ligaments in his left knee while working for the railroad.
I-64 on-ramp accident is subject of suit
The mother of a minor girl and a Glen Carbon woman say they were seriously injured after a car tried to pass them as they were attempting to merge onto Interstate 64 from the on ramp.
Injured driving instructor says student hit him on course
A defensive driving course teacher says he sustained injuries to various parts of his body while teaching a course after an obstacle course driver hit him.
2005 negligence suit set for case management June 24
A 2005 negligence suit scheduled for trial Monday will hold a case management conference, pending a settlement June 24.
Settlement shocks one party's attorneys in Pontoon Beach negligence suit
Attorneys for one of the parties in a complicated Pontoon Beach negligence suit appeared startled Thursday when what they thought was a motion in limine hearing turned into a settlement announcement that would leave them facing trial alone.
Crowder lost jurisdiction when certifying Lakin class action, Safeco attorney says
EAST ST. LOUIS – When Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder certified a LakinChapman class action against insurer Safeco she expanded it so greatly that she surrendered jurisdiction, according to Safeco lawyer Mark Arnold of St. Louis.
Customer shortchanged $2.48 in sales tax files class action against Wal-Mart
Lakin A Maryville man has filed a class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart, alleging the store violated its own policy when it did not refund him the total amount of money he paid for one of its products.
No answers yet in Fairview Heights legal fees questions
Mitchell Although the suits ended months ago, questions remain unanswered about the city of Fairview Heights' four year battle with 13 online travel companies and what its attorneys took away.
Caffe Avanti owners sue GLK Development over broken deal
The owner of an O'Fallon coffee shop claims a Belleville building owner failed to renovate new space it was planning to lease, according to a complaint filed May 26 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Jack Cooper Transport sued by car hauler
A Missouri resident and his wife have filed suit against the company that trained the man, alleging his back was injured because of car hauler work he performed.
St. Clair County to host seminar on new technology
St. Clair County will soon be scanning its land records and citizens are invited to get a first-hand look Tuesday at the new technology making it possible.
Injury lawyers step up in GM after getting shot down in Chrysler
SimmonsCooper chief John Simmons NEW YORK CITY – U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Arthur Gonzalez peeled personal injury lawyers off New Chrysler on May 31, ruling that Italian automaker Fiat can buy old Chrysler's assets free and clear of tort claims.
Jury 6/8 &6/9/09
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Monday, June 8
Shop technician claims age discrimination in suit against Fire Safety
A former Fire Safety, Inc. employee claims the company wrongly fired him because of his age and his physical disability.
More motions to be heard Thursday in Martin vs. Groves et. al
More motions will be heard Thursday in a 2007 Pontoon Beach negligence case that has sparked a number of counterclaims as it has added and lost defendants.