News from October 2009
Alorton accident is subject of injury suit
A man claims he suffered neck and back injuries after a driver attempted to turn left across his lane of traffic and collided with him.
Rear-end accident on Illinois 159 is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who rear-ended him after he says the driver failed to cease driving behind him as he was stopped to make a turn.
Troy Scott Road collision caused injuries, suit claims
A man has filed suit against a minor driver's father after he says the driver struck him while attempting to make a left turn across his lane.
Too much dye in veins caused woman pain, suit says
Debra A. Goodwin claims she suffered increased pressure in her arm after doctors allowed too much dye to enter veins in her extremity.
Mechanic claims spinal injuries in CSX suit
A mechanic claims he sustained neck and spine injuries after working for more than 30 years for CSX Transportation.
Alton District 11 goes to trial over alleged school bus assault
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Hylla will preside over a trial against Alton Community Unit School District 11 involving the alleged assault of a 12 year-old boy on a school bus.
'Meet the Challengers 2010' candidate forum set Oct. 17
Riverbend 9-12 Group is hosting a forum for a broad range of candidates seeking office next year at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Cornerstone Church in Bethalto.
Accutane trial set to begin Oct. 19 in Madison County
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Hylla is set to preside over an Accutane trial at 9 a.m. on Oct. 19.
Zyprexa targeted in St. Clair County
Eli Lilly is being sued by an Illinois woman and an unknown number of plaintiffs who claim either they or their children developed a number of conditions ranging from diabetes to weight gain after taking the antipsychotic medication Zyprexa.
Sex discrimination claimed by worker seeking more wages
A woman says she was terminated from her job after she alerted her employer of her intention to assert her rights to receive the same pay as her male co-workers.
Injuries claimed in North Belt West accident
A man is claiming injuries to his shoulder, neck and back after another driver rear-ended him.
Man falls from top of his rig, sues
A trucker claims he was seriously injured after he slipped and fell from the top of his rig.
Minor daughter left out of insurance proceeds, suit claims
The administrator of the estate of a deceased insurance agent has filed suit against the company that he worked for, claiming the company conspired with the deceased man to change his life insurance policy before his death, leaving his minor daughter without any insurance proceeds.
Woman claims infant suffered mental impairment in breach delivery
A woman is blaming her son's mental impairment on a doctor at OB GYN Care, saying he should not have delivered her breached son vaginally.
Trucker claims work comp claim led to his termination
A St. Clair County man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he was terminated because he filed a workers' compensation claim.
Belleville man sues Enterprise and driver who crossed center line
A Belleville man claims he suffered a loss of income after he says an intoxicated man collided with him.
Woman sues former live-in over assets
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against her former live-in roommate, claiming he took more than $130,000 by telling the court she gave the money to him as a gift.
University Town Center open house canceled
An open house scheduled this evening for citizens to learn more about the proposed University Town Center shopping mall in Glen Carbon has been canceled.
Justice promoted by class action lawyer competition, judge rules
NEWARK, N.J. – Upholding free market principles, U.S. District Judge Jose Linares ruled that competition among class action lawyers promotes justice.
The state we're in
John Costello, son of U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Belleville), has a plan for the economic recovery of the Metro East – one that's guaranteed to put money in his pockets and the pockets of his friends.