News from 2009
Argentinians invoke 1853 treaty in Delaware asbestos suit
WILMINGTON, Del. – Three men from Argentina accusing chemical maker DuPont of exposing them to asbestos in Argentina have invoked American jurisdiction pursuant to a treaty that President Franklin Pierce signed in 1853.
Asbestos lawyers oppose subpoena of radiologist in national litigation
Robreno PHILADELPHIA – Asbestos lawyers at Motley Rice in Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Provost Umphrey in Beaumont, Texas are blocking a subpoena on radiologist Jay Segarra.
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Driver had suspended license, drove recklessly, woman claims
A Madison County woman is suing the driver who she says performed a u-turn in front of her and collided with her.
Route 111 rear-end accident is subject of suit
A man who says his neck and shoulder were injured in an accident has filed suit against the driver who he says rear-ended him.
Custom motorcycle totaled in accident, owner claims
A man claims his custom motorcycle was destroyed after the driver of a 2001 Dodge Caravan failed to stop at a red light and crashed into him.
Alton accident caused injuries, suit claims
A Madison County woman has filed suit against two men and one of the men's employers, alleging she was seriously injured after the driver of the car in which she was riding was involved in a collision.
Lawyer sues former partner over compensation, sexual harassment
A local attorney claims a St. Louis lawyer and his law firm sexually discriminated against her when they allegedly refused to pay her about $300,000 in promised compensation in exchange for work she performed as a partner in the firm.
Surgeon sues Greensfelder firm in St. Clair County
A doctor and president of Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates has filed suit against the law firm Greensfelder, Hemker and Gale, alleging attorneys at the firm used knowledge from serving as prior general counsel to CSA to the company's disadvantage in a lawsuit against it.
Appellate court upholds dismissal of Cueto v. The Record
Cueto MOUNT VERNON – The Fifth District Appellate Court ruled on July 27 that the complaint of disbarred lawyer Amiel Cueto against the Madison County Record was properly dismissed.
Sauget residents file sixth PCB lawsuit
One more group of Illinois residents who live in or near Sauget have filed a separate lawsuit over the release of various hazardous substances they claim have created a severe health risk and have contaminated their properties.
Governor French Academy sues company over copier/printer leases
A St. Clair County company claims another business should have known of a man's attempts to fraud the St. Clair County company out of money.
ESL high school football player sues district over stroke, coma
The mother of an East St. Louis High School football player has filed suit against East St. Louis School District 189 and East St. Louis Senior High School and its football coach, alleging her son suffered several strokes and was in a coma for two weeks because of the coach's alleged harsh treatment of his players and the inappropriate equipment the players wore.
Landlord sues tenant for unpaid rent, premises damage
A St. Clair County woman has failed to make payments to her landlord and has damaged the rental premises, her landlord claims in a civil suit.
Inmate claims St. Clair County correctional officers attacked him
A man who says he was attacked by correctional officers at the St. Clair County Jail has filed suit against nine of the officers.
Promissory note unpaid, lawsuit claims
The holder of a promissory note claim the entity that owes money under the terms of the note has failed to make monthly payments.
New Athens woman sues over auto accident injuries
A New Athens woman is alleging she was injured after the driver of the car in which she was riding lost control and caused the vehicle to roll down an embankment.
Mother of ESL shooting victim sues city, police chief and officer
The mother of a deceased man has filed suit against the city of East St. Louis, one of its police officers and the chief of police, alleging her son died after he was shot by an East St. Louis officer.
Neck, back and hand injuries claimed in suit
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the driver who she says pulled into oncoming traffic and struck the front of her vehicle.