News from October 2009
26+ Reasons to Get Off the Couch-- Part I
(Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part series).
16 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County Sept. 21-25
Browder A total of 16 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of Sept. 21 through Sept. 25.
Prairietown accident results in injury suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he says ran a stop sign and crashed into him.
Auditors detect luxury and favoritism in state-funded mega mall
Public and private developers of a state sponsored tourist attraction in Kansas -- like the proposed University Town Center in Glen Carbon -- indulged in luxury and favoritism with retail sales tax revenues until legislators curbed their appetites.
Injured deckand: 'There was a safer way to remove driftwood'
The deckhand for a floating casino says he never should have been forced to dislodge driftwood from beneath the gaming establishment in the rough, choppy waters that caused him to be thrown onto a metal tool box.
Appellate court lifts stay in child custody matter
Goldenhersh MOUNT VERNON – Overseas deployment halts American court proceedings against soldiers and sailors, but Fifth District appeals judges want to see a letter from the brass before they stop litigation.
Rear-end accident in Collinsville is subject of suit
A man claims he sustained multiple injuries after a driver rear-ended him.
Bus driver shut door on exiting passenger, suit claims
A Madison County woman has filed suit against Agency for Community Transit, alleging she fell after a bus driver shut a door on her as she was attempting to exit the vehicle.
Injuries claimed in Edwardsville Road accident
A woman says she was rear-ended after the driver behind her failed to stop in adequate time.
Mom sues landlord over daughter's tumble down stairs
The mother of a minor girl blames an Alton landlord for her daughter's left knee fracture after she says her daughter fell down cracked steps.
Tillery's atrazine suits blame producers for all water pollution
Tillery Stephen Tillery of St. Louis and his band of small Illinois cities have figured out how to blame producers of weed killer atrazine for all water pollution.
Solo and small firm conference set Oct. 22-24 in Springfield
The 5th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, themed "Creating a Thriving Practice in Challenging Times," will be held Thursday through Saturday, October 22-24, at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center, 701 E. Adams St., in Springfield.
Doctor, lawyer, tort reformer offer views on medical malpractice reform
While the battle over healthcare reform rages from town halls to the halls of Congress, those with stakes locally agree that change is needed.
Dorm builder at SIU claims contractor owes money
A company that helped to build dormitories at Southern Illinois University claims the contractor for which it worked owes it more than $100,000.
Worker's appeal for more damages after $40k comp claim, denied
Stewart MOUNT VERNON – Glenda Forbes settled a workers compensation claim for $40,000 yet argued she could sue for more because she didn't really have a workers comp claim.
Appellate court says Godfrey can't hide land appraisals
Donovan MOUNT VERNON – Godfrey village trustees can't hide appraisals of land they needed for the Crosstown Road project after quoting the appraisals at a public hearing, Fifth District appeals judges ruled.
PPO plaintiffs again ask judge to approve First Health settlement
Stack Lead plaintiffs in a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) class action have again asked Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to approve their proposed settlement.
Couple sues driver over rear-end accident
A couple has filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended their vehicle.
Guest sues property owner over broken handrail accident
A Madison County woman has filed suit against the landlord of a Granite City property over allegations that a banister broke from a rail, causing her to fall down steps.
BNSF worker claims spinal injuries in FELA suit
A BNSF Railway Company employee says his work for the company has caused him to develop spinal problems.