News from June 2009
ICJL says 'right decision, wrong author' on court's retirement age decision
Murnane SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court's recent ruling against mandatory a state law barring judges from running for retention after age 75 has drawn criticism from the state's leading civil justice group.
Plaintiff moved to dismiss unfair hiring lawsuit against ESL to pursue case in federal court
An East St. Louis Auxiliary police officer suing the city and its officials for what he claimed were unfair hiring practices moved to dismiss his suit in St. Clair County in order to pursue it at the federal level in late 2008.
Bus passenger claims she was jarred, jerked and jolted in collision
A woman says her neck, back, left arm, stomach, trunk, spinal column and vertebrae were injured after a driver hit the charter bus on which she was riding.
Collision caused injuries to man's teeth
A man says he received severe injuries to his teeth in a multi-car collision.
Hair relaxer burned scalp, caused balding, woman claims
A woman has filed suit against a beauty supply store and the manufacturer of a hair relaxer, alleging the relaxer burned her scalp and caused balding.
Asbestos docket on pace for banner year in Madison County
Stack The number of new asbestos cases filed in Madison County in the first half of 2009 is on pace to surpass last year's total.
Crusading company seeks justice from 'junk fax' senders
No stranger to class action battles, plaintiff Locklear Electric of Wood River is going after more companies over what it claims are faxes that violate federal telephone and privacy laws.
Conservative Proft announces candidacy for Illinois governor
Proft Longtime conservative Republican activist Dan Proft of Chicago announced Tuesday his candidacy for Illinois governor.
Brother sues to undue kin's last will and testament
A man is suing the executrix of his brother's estate, saying the executrix falsified his brother's probate of will and letters testamentary.
Erosion revealed construction dump site, suit says
A woman is suing the man from whom she purchased a home, saying he failed to reveal the fact that the soil in the home's backyard is quickly eroding.
Fairview Heights couple claim their home has significant structural problems
A Fairview Heights couple has filed suit against a construction company and an inspector, alleging the home they purchased had significant structural problems that will require them to incur at least $75,000 in repair costs.
Plaintiff claims he was struck by intoxicated driver
A man is suing an alleged intoxicated driver who he says failed to stop at a red light, causing him to be injured.
Lawn mower flipped, says man in suit against Home Depot, MTD Products
A Collinsville man says he sustained serious injuries after his lawnmower flipped and struck him multiple times.
No action since 2008 in East St. Louis electrocution death suit
No action has taken place since the fall of 2008 in a wrongful death suit filed against Ameren over the electrocution of an East St. Louis man, according to court records.
AT&T breach of contract suit set for status conference in July
A suit asking for more than $300,000 in owed phone and internet service payments is set for a status conference July 13.
Auto transport workers claim they were wrongfully laid off
Three former Caliber Auto Transfer employees have filed separate suits against the company and four other defendants, alleging they were wrongly laid off so the company could hire workers for less pay.
Union Pacific worker claims carpal tunnel syndrome
A former Union Pacific Railroad Company worker has filed suit against the company, alleging he developed carpal tunnel because of his work for the railroad.
Woman claims injuries in Charleston accident
A woman claims her head, neck, shoulders, arms, back and legs were injured after a rear-end collision.
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