News from June 2009
Tech experts to speak at People in Business meeting June 23
Technology experts Lynn and Dick Slackman will speak on networking on the Internet, including an introduction to LinkedIn, FaceBook, blogging and Twitter at the next meeting of People in Business.
Buske divorce grounds hearing set Friday
A Madison County associate judge will use parts of a collusion complaint he threw out June 12 in his attempts to determine whether an Edwardsville divorce has merit.
Ameren sued over vehicular accident on Lakin Blvd.
A Madison County man is suing a power company and one of its employees, alleging his neck, back and spine were severely injured after the employee failed to stop at a light and rammed into the back of his vehicle.
Staunton bank dispute set for non-jury trial Monday
A Staunton bank wants damages after failing to gain possession of equipment it says was collateral in a bad loan. A 2007 suit against a company that repossessed the equipment goes to trial Monday at 9 a.m.
Disregarded stop sign causes passenger's injuries, suit claims
The passenger of a car has filed a lawsuit against the driver who he says ran a stop sign and hit the vehicle in which he was riding, saying he was seriously injured as a result.
Dispute between contractors goes to trial Monday
A 2007 dispute between a construction company and a sub-contractor will be heard in a bench trial Monday before Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack.
Car hauler sues workers' comp administrator over discovery of private med info
A car hauler says he has been damaged by more than $100,000 after his workers' compensation administrator discovered some of his confidential medical information.
Worker claims he was wrongly laid off
A Madison County man says he was wrongly laid off because of a mistaken belief he could return to work after he was injured.
Save-A-Lot customer claims injuries in tripping near bathroom entrance
A woman has filed suit against a grocery store, alleging she fell over a 4x4 post as she was trying to enter the restroom.
I-70 collision caused injuries, man claims in suit
A man says he received serious injuries after the car in which he was a passenger collided with another vehicle in Madison County.
Dupo medical practice sues American Family for $1.5 million
A St. Clair County business and its insureds are seeking more than $1.5 million from an insurance company, claiming the company wrongly blamed them for causing a fire that destroyed their business more than 10 years ago and has refused to pay them.
Gateway racecar driver strikes safety crew member on drag strip, suit claims
A man says his neck was seriously injured after a racecar driver drove the vehicle into him while he was working as a safety crew member on the drag strip.
Third group of Sauget residents sue chemical giants
A third group of Illinois residents who live in or near Sauget have filed a lawsuit over the release of various hazardous substances they claim have created a severe health risk and have contaminated their properties.
Illinois Central named is suit by injured worker
Myron Cunningham filed suit against Illinois Central Railroad Company alleging he was injured while working for the company.
Cracker Barrel placed various items for sale to distract customers, injury suit claims
A woman and her husband are suing Cracker Barrel after the woman says she injured her left wrist when she fell over an object extending from a low lying shelf.
Smithton accident caused injuries, woman claims
A woman has filed suit against the person who she says caused her severe and permanent injuries after striking her vehicle.
Driver ran a light, says plaintiff in suit
A St. Clair County woman says she sustained a broken arm after another woman failed to obey a traffic signal and rammed into her vehicle.
Collinsville couple claim business defaulted on promissory note
A Collinsville couple alleges a company owes them more than $180,000 after it defaulted on a promissory note.
Driver rammed car, causing passenger's death, suit claims
The administratix of a deceased woman's estate has filed suit against the man who he says caused her death after he struck the vehicle in which she was riding.
Route 163 traffic fatality is subject of suit
The administrator of a deceased man's estate is suing the man who he says is responsible for the deceased man's death after driving into a tree and power line.