News from March 2009
Granite City union official indicted on mail fraud, forfeiture charges
Union official Don Padgett, 39, of Granite City has been indicted by a federal grand jury in East St. Louis on charges of mail fraud and criminal forfeiture.
Railroad worker sues Norfolk Southern over injuries
A Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Consolidated Rail Corporation employee has filed suit against the companies, alleging he was injured while working for them.
Edwardsville accident with injuries is subject of suit
Emily and Alan Razeghi filed a suit against Jessica Millman in Madison County Circuit Court over an alleged collision in which they claim they were injured.
Lawyer moves to dismiss doctor's malpractice claim
A Collinsville attorney is seeking to dismiss a legal malpractice case filed against him by a Swansea pediatrician.
Legal malpractice suit claims lawyer failed to sue ESL Police over taser incident
A St. Clair County man says he's entitled to damages from his former lawyer who allegedly failed to file a suit on his behalf.
Coca-Cola sued over man's rear-end collision
A man has filed suit against Coca-Cola and one of its employees, alleging he was injured after a collision.
St. Clair County injury case removed to federal court
Lawyers for The Cedars at the JCA in Chesterfield, Mo. have removed a personal injury lawsuit to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
Stifel Bank sues over unpaid promissory note
A bank has filed suit against a Clayton corporation and a trust, alleging it was not paid money it was due under the terms of a promissory note.
St. Clair County courthouse goes green for St. Patrick's Day
On a day when most everyone considers themselves Irish, St. Clair County's public square was host to a St. Patrick's Day celebration, now 25 years strong.
Route 161 collision is subject of suit
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against another St. Clair County woman, alleging she was injured after a collision.
Belleville police officer bounced detainee's face on hood of cruiser, suit states
A man claims he was injured after a Belleville police officer hit his head on the hood of a police cruiser.
Centreville woman seeks $2 million over wrongful eviction and arrest
A St. Clair County woman is seeking more than $2 million over an alleged wrongful eviction, wrongful arrest and stolen property.
China Star in Alton sued over woman's slip on unnatural accumulation of ice
A woman says China Star restaurant, Alton Shopping Center and its owner were responsible for an unnatural accumulation of ice on which she claims she slipped and fell.
Norfolk Southern engineer claims injuries in FELA suit
A Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee has filed suit against the railroad, alleging he was injured because of his work for the company.
Wagon flipped while riding on back of tractor, injured woman claims
A woman has filed suit against a Pontoon Beach man, alleging she was injured at his home after a wagon in which she was riding flipped.
Former Norfolk Southern worker claims severe injuries
A former Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee is seeking more than $50,000 for alleged numerous repetitive traumas to which he claims he was subjected during his work for the company.
Judge grants Jones' request for travel to Mayo Clinic
U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert is allowing Rick Jones of Wood River to travel to Minnesota to receive specialized medical care at the Mayo Clinic.
Jury awards plaintiffs a fraction of damages sought in federal injury trial
Korn Two Missouri couples who had sought $1.36 million from a Carbondale True Value hardware store were awarded only $113,000 on Friday by jurors deciding a personal injury case in the Southern District of Illinois.
New asbestos suits filed in Madison County
A total of 27 new asbestos suits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of March 2 through March 6.
ISBA: Foreclosure scams proliferate in tough economy
If you've fallen behind in your mortgage payments or have filed for foreclosure on your home, there are companies out there waiting to "help."