News from 2009
Tennessee couple sues Cottrell, Nissan in St. Clair County
A Tennessee man and woman say the man was permanently disabled while performing his normal work duties as a car hauler.
11 asbestos claims filed July 13-17 in Madison County
Barnerd A total of 11 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County during the week of July 13 through July 17.
Seven asbestos claims filed in Madison County between July 6-10
Gori A total of seven new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County during the week of July 6 through July 10.
Cueto suit against newspapers, columnist dismissed
Cueto Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder has dismissed a suit brought by a former St. Clair County lawyer against two newspapers, a columnist and other defendants. Crowder entered an order on July 17 dismissing without leave to amend the complaint filed by Amiel Cueto.
Judge Gleeson's $98.5 million award to Cueto, whittled down to $7.3 million
Cueto After initially entering a default judgment in favor of disbarred attorney Amiel Cueto providing for compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees totaling more than $98 million, St. Clair County Associate Judge Andrew Gleeson entered orders vacating the $24.6 million attorneys' fee award and reducing and eventually eliminating the $66.5 million punitive damages award.
Undiagnosed cardiac arrest led to woman's death, suit claims
The administrator of a deceased woman's estate has filed suit against the doctor who he says failed to recognize she was having a cardiac arrest.
Doctor should have picked up on woman's substance abuse problem, suit claims
A man is blaming a doctor and his office for causing a woman's drug overdose death, claiming the doctor should have picked up on the woman's potential substance abuse problem.
Spectator forced to step up four inches sues Soccer for Fun
A woman has filed suit against Soccer for Fun, alleging she broke her right shoulder after she tripped over an elevated entrance.
Improper U-turn caused accident, suit claims
A woman claims her neck, back and head were seriously injured after a driver attempted to make a u-turn in front of the vehicle in which she was riding.
Route 140 accident is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver of a vehicle he says is responsible for causing a rear-end collision.
Illinois-American Water sued over worker's suffocation death
The administrator of a deceased man's estate is blaming Illinois-American Water for the man's suffocation in a lawsuit she filed in Madison County Circuit Court.
SimmonsCooper renamed - 'Simmons firm' for short
Simmons Asbestos firm SimmonsCooper of East Alton is changing its name to Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd, and will be called the "Simmons firm" for short, according to a press release issued today.
Union Pacific named in FELA complaint
A Union Pacific Railroad Company employee is suing the railroad over a musculoskeletal disease he claims he developed after working with the company's unsafe equipment.
Union Pacific worker claims more injuries during 'return to work test'
A woman has filed an amended complaint against Union Pacific Railroad Company after she says she became aware of additional causes of action against the company.
Driver failed to yield right of way, plaintiff claims
A man who says he suffered disability and disfigurement after an accident has filed suit against the driver who he blames for failing to stop while attempting to make a left turn.
Mother claims daughter was made sick, sore and lame in vehicular accident
The mother of a minor child has filed suit against the driver of a vehicle in which she and her daughter were riding and the driver of another vehicle that collided with them.
Man alleges Dupo officers beat him twice
A man who says he suffered a concussion, hearing loss and brain damage at the hands of Dupo police officers during multiple attacks is suing the village's police department, two officers and the village itself.
Couple's visit to home on Friendship Drive results in $100k lawsuit
A Belleville man and his wife have filed suit against another couple, alleging the man was injured because of rotten tree limbs at the couple's home.
Accident caused $25k worth of medical treatment, suit claims
A woman blames a Belleville man for causing her to allegedly incur more than $25,000 in medical costs and lost wages after a collision.
Disabling injuries claimed in North Illinois accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she says was responsible for causing a collision in which she sustained disabling injuries.