News from 2009
Lawyer asks for $2 million, jury awards $324,000 in Moto Mart slip and fall trial
Broom After a contentious trial and closing arguments fraught with multiple objections from both sides, a Madison County jury awarded plaintiffs in a slip and fall trial $324,664.41.
Deckhand claims injuries from lifting heavy objects
A Missouri man claims his back was injured multiple times after he was repeatedly required to lift heavy objects for his work.
Stearns Nursing and Rehab Center named in med mal complaint
The administrator of the estate of a recently deceased woman alleges the woman developed decubitus ulcers while living in Stearns Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which caused her pain and suffering until her death.
Truck driver says he was terminated after work comp claim
A Madison County man claims his employer fired him after he filed for workers' compensation benefits.
Addus Healthcare sued by Down East Health Care
Two Missouri individuals say a healthcare company owes them more than $600,000 after it agreed to purchase the assets of their business.
Moto Mart president testifies in slip and fall trial
When a convenience store president was asked during trial how much compliance he would like to see with safety training at his stores, Moto Mart president Robert Forsyth said "six" on a scale of 10.
The price is wrong
Fixing a value on a human life is a macabre business.
This lawsuit is not dolphin safe
Akin One of the issues often ignored in the current national discussion on the future of healthcare in America is the need for lawsuit reform.
Matoesian to hear Rosewood negligence suit
A 2004 negligence suit against an Alton nursing home is set for trial Monday.
Crowder orders directed verdict and sanctions against Moto Mart in slip and fall trial
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder ordered a directed verdict in favor of a personal injury plaintiff in a case against an Edwardsville Moto Mart.
Tillery atrazine hearing cancelled
A hearing for pending matters in class action suits over alleged atrazine contamination in Illinois water supplies has been canceled.
Madison County atrazine suits challenge U.S. EPA standard
Tillery Either the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency measures the health risk in weed killer atrazine or Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder does.
Cueto's federal suit against Illinois Supreme Court latest to be dismissed
Herndon EAST ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge David Herndon has dismissed Amiel Cueto's claim that the Illinois Supreme Court violated his constitutional rights by refusing to reinstate his law license.
Jury 9/21/09
Monday, September 21
Motion 9/25/09
Friday, September 25
9/21 - 9/25/09
Monday, September 21
'Caution Wet Floor' sign was not in proper place, plaintiff says in trial
The trial of a slip and fall negligence suit against an Edwardsville convenience store continued Wednesday as the plaintiff pressed his case.
15 more asbestos cases filed in Madison County Aug. 31-Sept. 4
Gianaris A total of 15 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of Aug. 31 through Sept. 4.
Battery suit against Madison police officers settles
Crowder A suit over the alleged beating of a St. Louis truck driver by Madison police officers that spawned a different lawsuit by one of its witnesses has settled.
Bethalto home owner sues over raw sewage back-up
A Bethalto property owner has filed suit against the village of Bethalto and R.L.P. Development Company after he says his house was flooded with raw sewage multiple times due to backup of sewer lines.