News from August 2010
Collinsville restaurant sued over customer's slip on black ice
A woman has filed suit against a Collinsville restaurant, alleging she fractured her elbow, pelvis and tailbone after falling on black ice in a parking lot.
Brick supplier sues for $1.2 million over rejected orders
A brick supplier has filed suit against a company that failed to follow through on its promise to purchase specially ordered brick.
East St. Louis accident is subject of suit
An East St. Louis man claims he sustained injuries when a driver attempted to make a left-hand turn in front of him.
Construction company blamed for raw sewage backup
After paying more than $50,000 to Bethalto residents who claimed raw sewage backed into their homes, the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association filed suit against the construction company it claims bears responsibility for the mess.
GE claims trucking company breached contract
General Electric has filed suit against a trucking company and its owners after it says the company reneged on a promise to buy more than $150,000 worth of trucks and equipment.
Renters sue landlord over fire deaths
In a recently filed lawsuit, a woman blames her landlords for the deaths of her son and granddaughter in a fire at a residence the woman rented.
Crowder officially takes over asbestos; hands off other cases to Stack
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder has taken official control over one of the busiest asbestos dockets in the nation -- while in the meantime handing off most of her non-asbestos cases to Circuit Judge Daniel Stack.
Neck injuries claimed in I-64 accident
A woman claims she sustained neck, shoulder and low back injuries after an intoxicated driver struck her on the interstate.
Paralysis claimed in Millstadt workplace accident
A man and his wife have filed suit against five companies they blame for causing the man to be paralyzed after he fell from a lift.
Trial moved in sexual misconduct case against O'Fallon #203
A trial in a case against O'Fallon School District 203 brought by the mother of a student who allegedly had a sexual relationship with her music teacher has been moved.
Hylla set to hold pre-trial in State Farm breach of contract case
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is set to hold a pre-trial conference Thursday in a breach of contract suit brought against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company.
Jury finds for doctor a second time in retrial of '03 med mal case
Carr A Madison County jury has found for a Collinsville family practice doctor for the second time, after a retrial of a seven-year old medical malpractice suit.
O'Fallon accident is subject of St. Clair County suit
A St. Clair County woman claims she suffered injuries to her head, neck, shoulder, back, pelvis, right arm and right leg during a collision.
Injuries claimed in Greenmount Crossing accident
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck him as he was standing behind his vehicle.
Swansea man sues debt collectors
A Swansea man is seeking more than $1 million in two suits he filed against debt collectors, alleging the collection agencies repeatedly contacted him in an attempt to collect non-existent debts or debts that had previously been settled.
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Washington Park accident causes injuries, suit says
A driver who failed to stop at a light caused three people to sustain injuries in a car accident, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
Cahokia accident results in suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her, causing her and her minor son to incur injuries.
Dorsey couple claims Allstate underpaid fire loss
Allstate Insurance did not pay a Dorsey couple more than $100,000 owed for damages caused to their home after it caught on fire, according to a recently filed lawsuit.