News from March 2009
3/16 - 3/20/09
Monday, March 16
Wendler wants sanctions on AIG in 7-year-old internet posting case
Blotevogel EAST ST. LOUIS – Lawyer Brian Wendler of Edwardsville has lost patience with nearly bankrupt insurer AIG for refusing to find out who posted a message about him on the internet seven years ago.
Metro failed to train employees in correct snow removal, suit claims
A woman suing Metro after she slipped on ice is seeking less than $60,000 for her fall.
Frank Scott Parkway accident is subject of suit
An accident on Frank Scott Parkway has resulted in a suit by a man claiming neck and back injuries after a rear-end collision.
Transport company seeks reimbursement from Illinois farm
A transportation company is seeking reimbursement for transportation services it claims to have performed for an Illinois farm.
I-44 tractor trailer collision is subject of St. Clair County suit
A man has filed suit against a St. Anne man and the company for which he was working after he was injured in a collision.
Woman robbed at Rainbow Liquor Mart sues owners
A St. Clair County woman who was shopping at an East St. Louis liquor store is suing the store and its owner over an alleged robbery.
Delta pilot sues after dog runs into his bicycle path
A senior airline pilot has filed suit against two O'Fallon men and a woman, alleging he sustained a broken clavicle and broken ribs after a dog ran in front of his bike.
Lawyer sued over judge's alleged inaccurate recording of divorce
A man has filed suit against his former attorney, alleging he is not entitled to a share of his business after a judge allegedly inaccurately recorded his divorce.
Homeowner claims insurer failed to pay theft and fire claims
A St. Clair County man is suing an insurance company because he says he was not paid money to which he was entitled after a fire destroyed his home.
Tooth loss during party tussle leads to suit
A St. Clair County man is suing two other St. Clair County men and a St. Clair County woman over missing teeth he claims he sustained during a fight.
Sponge left in pacemaker caused death, suit claims
The wife of a deceased man has filed suit against Saint Anthony's Health Center, St. Louis Cardiology Consultants, St. Louis Neurological Institute and two doctors, alleging her husband died after doctors left a sponge inside him.
Veteran railroad employee sues over noise pollution
A former Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee claims on-the-job noise pollution caused permanent injuries to his ears.
Anderson, Maryville Pediatrics sued by mother of infant
The mother of a deceased infant has filed suit against Anderson Hospital, Maryville Pediatrics and a doctor, alleging her daughter died due to their negligence.
Route 143 collision is subject of suit
A St. Clair County man has filed suit against a Madison County man and the companies for which he worked, alleging he was injured after a collision.
Mother of twins sues insurer for failing to pay for in vitro fertilization
A Madison County woman who gave birth to twins after undergoing in vitro fertilization claims her insurance company wrongfully refused to pay for the treatment.
Invasion of raw sewage is subject of suit
A Madison County couple has filed suit against the city of Edwardsville and Veolia Water North America-Central after they claim raw sewage backed up into their basement.
Law firm caused construction company's credit score to go down, suit says
A construction company has filed suit against an Alton law firm and one of its lawyers, alleging its credit score was drastically decreased after the lawyer failed to defend the company in a lawsuit.
Former BNSF worker claims worn-out seat caused injuries
A former Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company employee claims he suffered neck, back and spine injuries because of his work for the railroad.
Power of Change Christian Center is in default, bank claims
Power of Change Christian Center in Cahokia is being sued by Bank of America Leasing & Capital (BALC) which claims it defaulted on a note and now owes $458,512.16.