News from 2009
Class action filed in St. Clair County
Kreisler and Kreisler says National City Bank and PNC Financial Services Group annually charged it more than 1 percent above the promised interest rate in a commercial promissory note.
Bulldozer driver claims he was injured by 45-ton earth mover
A man has filed a lawsuit more than nine years after he says the driver of a 45-ton earth mover hit the bulldozer in which he was sitting.
Eighth suit filed against Monsanto, others over health and property issues
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.
Husband collapses after being discharged from hospital too soon, woman claims
The wife of a recently deceased man is seeking more than $1 million over her husband's death after he collapsed after being discharged from a Belleville hospital in 2007.
Jurors hear plaintiff's case in Granite City day care center suit
With opening statements conducted first thing in the morning, the jury in a case involving an employee of a Granite City day care center heard from the plaintiff's table on Tuesday.
Driver claims injuries in Lebanon rear-end accident
A woman claims a driver rear-ended her while she was attempting to turn left into her driveway.
Juicy Peanut attack prompts personal injury suit
A man has filed suit against a Mascoutah bar, its owners and the patron who he says attacked him after ingesting numerous alcoholic beverages.
Man struck in street sues driver
A Belleville resident claims a driver struck him after he exited a car.
Former Caseyville official sues village
Former Caseyville official Rick Casey is suing the village of Caseyville and its mayor claiming he was fired after announcing his intentions to run for mayor.
Bass Pro and ratchet strap maker sued by man who falls from tree
A St. Clair County man has filed suit against the manufacturers of a nylon ratchet strap used to secure a ladder stand after he says the stand fell while he was standing on it.
Hearing set in Mountain Dew mouse suit
A motions hearing is scheduled in a suit over a mouse found in a man's Mountain Dew.
10/12 - 10/16/09
Tuesday, October 13
Colombo trial canceled, had been set for today
The trial of a Granite City accident case has been canceled.
Three defendants settle in Walgreens' parking lot fall case
Three defendants in a suit over a South Roxana man's fall in the parking lot of a Wood River Walgreens have settled.
Trial opens in Granite City day care suit
Jury selection lasted most of the day Monday in a trial against a Granite City day care center.
St. Jacob Township accident case settles, had been set for trial Oct. 13
A suit and counterclaim stemming from an accident in St. Jacob Township two years ago has settled a week ahead of its scheduled trial.
Couple evicted from house they believed they owned
A couple has filed suit against the people and companies who they believe sold them a house, but instead evicted them from the property after telling the couple they were only renting it.
Bella Baby sues Baby Love over hospital photography contract
A photography company specializing in newborn portraits claims it employed someone who later used the company's confidential information to start her own business and to steal a hospital contract.
Two asbestos complaints filed Sept. 14-18
A total of two new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of Sept. 14 through Sept. 18.
Union Pacific Railroad sued over worker's cumulative trauma
A former Union Pacific Railroad Company employee claims he suffered injuries to his shoulder and back after he was forced to repeatedly climb on and off railroad cars and locomotives.