News from June 2009
Railroad engineer claims spinal injuries in suit against CSX
A former CSX Transportation employee says he sustained severe spinal injuries after the seat on which he was riding collapsed.
Locklear Electric files two new class actions over unsolicited faxes
A Wood River electric company has filed two new separate class action lawsuits against a chiropractor's office and a real estate company, alleging the office and company sent unsolicited faxes to it, causing a waste of paper and employee time.
6/22 - 6/26/09
Monday, June 22
Motion for summary judgment to be heard Friday in 2003 stock shares dispute
A six-year old dispute over stock shares in a tool and die company may be over Friday depending on how a motion for summary judgment is resolved.
Fairview Heights refuses FOIA request for attorneys' billings in online travel lawsuits
Mitchell The city of Fairview Heights has rejected a request to examine its bills from City Attorney Al Paulson for his work on the city's four-year battle with online travel companies.
Motions to be heard Wednesday in Troy Center repair negligence case
A motion hearing is set for Wednesday in a 2007 lawsuit over repairs to a Troy commercial center that plaintiffs say are worth over $800,000.
Jury finds for plaintiff in Maryville insurance pay-out suit
The jury was out less than an hour before it awarded a Maryville-based company just over $80,000 the company had been seeking from its insurance company.
Troy accident trial continued
Ruth The trial of a 2007 automobile accident in Troy has been continued. It was scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Monday.
Trial opens in Maryville fire insurance pay-out suit
Testimony began Monday afternoon in a breach of contract suit stemming from a 2004 fire.
We need a cure for the common scold
Should someone file a class action suit against certain consumer advocates?
Recognizing the Chicago Nine for producing the CPS Six
As the season of commencement ceremonies winds down and collegiate graduates go off to make their way in the world, I would like to recognize the Chicago Nine for giving us the CPS Six.
An Illinois solution: Non-partisan elections
Murnane The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling Monday in Caperton v. Massey Coal Co. is certain to re-kindle talk of the 2004 Illinois Supreme Court election in which Justice Lloyd Karmeier defeated former Appellate Justice Gordon Maag in the Fifth Illinois District in Southern Illinois.
Family sues funeral home over assault
The daughter and grandson of a deceased woman have filed two separate complaints against Wallace Broadview Funeral Home and two of its employees, alleging they were physically assaulted by the employees and were not given a private viewing room for their relative.
Man sues over friend's nursing home falls
Jensen The next friend of a deceased woman has filed suit against the Belleville nursing home where the woman allegedly fell multiple times and sustained multiple fractures before her death.
Mo. business sues over unsolicited faxes
A Missouri corporation claims it used toner, paper and employee time against its will because of unsolicited faxes it received from a medical clinic.
Dispute over insurance pay-out in Maryville Fire set for trial Monday
A suit over insurance payouts related to a Maryville fire is set for trial Monday according to the Madison County Circuit Court docket.
Amended complaint filed in Campbell's suit against Weiss over class fees
A breach of contract suit between Godfrey attorney Timothy Campbell and his former co-counsel Paul Weiss of Chicago continues.
Judge dismisses S.C. Johnson collusion complaint in Buske divorce
Bailey The maker of common household items like Windex and Pledge furniture polish has no standing to argue Thomas and Sara Buske filed a "sham divorce."
Troy rear-end accident suit goes to trial Monday
A negligence suit brought over injuries sustained in a 2007 rear-end accident in Troy is set for trial Monday. The plaintiff is asking for $50,000 and costs.
11 new asbestos cases filed May 25-29 in Madison County
Gori A total of 11 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of May 25 through May 29.