News from April 2010
Driver who attempted to pass funeral procession blamed in accident
A man claims a driver rear-ended him after another driver attempted to pass a funeral procession.
Ironworker falls through grate floor, sues over injuries
A subcontractor claims he sustained injuries to back, right shoulder and right arm after falling through a hole in the floor of his work place.
Injuries claimed in Millstadt accident, suit claims
A man claims he sustained serious, severe and permanent injuries after two drivers rear-ended him.
East St. Louis accident keeps injured from military duty, suit claims
A master sergeant and a sergeant first class in the U.S. Army claim they could not return to their military duties for a period of time after a driver struck them when the driver attempted to enter a one-way road in the wrong direction.
Multi-car collision on Illinois 3 results in injuries, suit claims
Three people claim they sustained severe and permanent injuries after a driver behind them caused a multi-car collision.
Congressman seeks GAO probe of asbestos trusts
Smith WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, the leading Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, on Thursday asked the director of the Government Accountability Office to investigate the secrecy behind trusts created to pay asbestos-related claims against bankrupt companies.
Rosewood Care Center seeks payment for care provided
A Swansea nursing home wants the court to order the surviving wife of one of its deceased patients to pay money allegedly owed for her husband's care.
Woman claims injuries in Centreville accident
A St. Clair County woman claims she sustained head, neck and back injuries after a driver rear-ended her.
H&R Block expert allowed to testify in spite of effort to shut him out
Cohen EAST ST. LOUIS – Three days before a hearing on certification of a LakinChapman class action against H&R Block Tax Services, U.S. District Judge Michael Reagan rejected a bid to shut the defense's expert witness out of the proceedings.
Revised STAR bonds bill calls on taxpayers to pay for 'destination' store construction
Clayborne SPRINGFIELD – Developers of University Town Center, already seeking about $1 billion in state subsidies, additionally plan to call on taxpayers to erect two huge stores.
Cindy Prichard named deputy circuit clerk of the year in St. Clair County
St. Clair County Clerk of the Circuit Court Brendan Kelly announced that Cindy Prichard has been chosen to receive the first ever Deputy Circuit Clerk of the Year Award to be presented at the annual St. Clair County Law Day breakfast on April 30.
Defense: 'Plaintiff spends so much time detailing what he is not alleging'
Tillery Attorney Stephen Tillery has chopped his class actions against mutual funds down almost to nothing.
Judge O'Malley to retire July 31; plans to be class action lawyer
O'Malley St. Clair County Circuit Court Judge Michael O'Malley will retire July 31 to enter private practice, four years before his current term expires.
Trial continues in St. Clair County medical malpractice case
Mendillo The doctor whose treatment of a 17 month-old boy 10 years ago testified in a St. Clair County med mal trial Thursday that she had followed the standard of care and re-run questionable labs just prior to his death.
Consult a lawyer for free on May 1
Anyone in Illinois with a question about a legal matter can call and talk to a lawyer – at no cost – on Saturday, May 1, Ask a Lawyer Day.
Insurer wants out of Saline Township sexual misconduct suits
Ruth Saline Township's insurance group does not want to cover the former township supervisor embroiled in a series of sexual misconduct suits.
Expert testifies for plaintiff as med mal trial enters third day
Pediatrician Dr. Marc Weber testified that he believed the defendant in a St. Clair County medical malpractice trial deviated from the standard care when she treated a toddler who presented with "toxic" symptoms 10 years ago.
Bethalto sues 33 gasoline giants over MTBE; Baron & Budd among legal team
Greenwald The village of Bethalto blames 33 gasoline companies for causing contamination of its drinking water through a chemical they use to reduce octane levels in their gasoline.
Legal malpractice trial continued in Madison County
Matoesian A legal malpractice trial stemming from the settlement of a worker's compensation claim has been continued.
Fee dispute in 2004 suit against Rosewood Care Center erupts
Jensen A fee dispute between an Edwardsville nursing home and the attorneys who won a $58,000 verdict against it three years ago got off to a contentious start Wednesday as counsel for both sides sparred over costs.