News from November 2009
Trucking company and driver sued over I-55/70 fatality
The mother of a deceased woman has filed suit against Specialized Transport and one of its drivers, alleging her daughter was killed when the driver rear-ended the car in which she was riding.
Diverse injuries claimed by man rear-ended by Metro
A man claims he was rear-ended by a Metro vehicle, causing the man to suffer diverse injuries.
Study shows high cost of lawsuits in Cook County
Akin A lawsuit watchdog group has released a study showing Cook County spends nearly $70 million a year in litigation costs.
Trial set for Monday in Alton car crash suit
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is set to open a car accident trial on Monday.
Railroad worker claims injuries while attempting to move ice melt bag
A Union Pacific Railroad Company worker is suing his employer after he says he fell while trying to pick up a bag of ice melt left in the doorway of a locomotive.
Woman claims driver failed to keep proper lookout
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims ran a stop light and struck the side of the car in which she and her children were riding.
Driver claims vehicle struck his during merge attempt
A man is suing the driver who he says hit him when he attempted to merge into oncoming traffic.
Madison County Records Center holds history and hauntings
Files abound in the Madison County Records Center. Record keeper Janet Carril works among dusty leather bound volumes and thousands of files detailing the trials and tribulations of Madison County residents from before Illinois was even a state.
Wendler appeals Judge Stiehl's summary judgment for AIG
CHICAGO – Brian Wendler of Edwardsville, personal injury lawyer for Teamster truckers, refuses to lose his defamation suit against insurer AIG.
Bayer sued again in St. Clair County by Driscoll and Cueto
Driscoll A product liability lawsuit has been filed against Bayer in which three plaintiffs from Wisconsin, Illinois and Pennsylvania allege they were not warned of possible side effects in a drug used to control bleeding in heart surgeries.
Contractor sues sub claiming it failed to pay lower tiers
The general contractor of a construction project at Wingate Manor in Shiloh has filed suit against its subcontractor, alleging it failed to pay lower-tier subcontractors for their work.
Motorcyclist claims driver turned left in front of him
A man claims he was seriously injured after a driver attempted to make a left-hand turn, but instead crashed into his motorcycle.
16 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County Oct. 26-30
Cooke A total of 16 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court throughout the week of Oct. 26 through Oct. 30.
Driver strikes parked semi, sues leasing company
An East St. Louis man has filed suit against Parrish Leasing Company and Affton Fabricating and Welding Company, blaming them for causing him to hit a semi parked in the middle of a road.
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Candidate profile: Dwight Kay wants balanced budget, job growth
Kay This piece contains excerpts from an interview conducted by the Madison County Record with Dwight Kay, who has announced his intention to run for state representative in the 112th District against Rep. Jay Hoffman.
Attorney is no show at Venezia wrongful death suit status conference
Schottel Frustrated over the lack of effort in a St. Clair County wrongful death lawsuit, the mother of a young woman murdered in 2005 wants her attorney to show up in court before he can officially end his representation.
Courthouses closed for holiday
The Madison and St. Clair County courthouses will be closed Wednesday along with other government offices in honor of Veterans' Day.
Couple sues contractor over dam property
A couple claims they would not have purchased a new home near a lake had they known a dam on their property was not in compliance with Illinois laws.