News from August 2010
Property owner says State Farm underpaid mine subsidence claim
Despite paying increasing insurance premiums for 21 years, a woman claims her insurance company wants to pay her the lowest limit of coverage for damages caused to her home.
Passenger in Omphghent Township accident sues
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck the left side of the vehicle in which she was riding.
Highway 162 accident trial opens Monday
Morrissey A negligence suit brought by a couple who allege they were injured in a December 2004 accident on Highway 162 opened at trial Monday with jury selection.
8/23 - 8/27/2010
Wednesday, August 25
Med mal trial against Maryville doctors, hospital opens Monday
Ries A medical malpractice trial involving two Maryville doctors and the owner of Anderson Hospital opened Monday with jury selection.
Plaintiff in Saline Township sexual misconduct suit amends complaint
Maag One of a number of women claiming a former Saline Township official groped and sexually harassed them when they came seeking public aid has amended her complaint.
Couple's case over home built with 'shoddy workmanship' set for hearing
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack is set for a post-judgment hearing in a case brought by a Jerseyville couple over a newly constructed home they claim was never finished.
Sewer back-up complaint against Edwardsville, water provider in court
Ruth A couple suing the city of Edwardsville and it water provider over raw sewage backup in their basement is asking to amend their complaint.
Goldenberg firm's move to dismiss suit over Hartford fees to be heard
Ruth An Edwardsville law firm is moving to dismiss a suit brought by a fellow attorney over fees from cases related to an oil plume found under the town of Hartford.
Callis to hear plea for new damages trial in dog chase case
A Granite City woman who won $10,000 in emotional distress damages following a collision caused by a neighbor's dog is asking for a new trial on damages only.
Madison County, housing authorities move to dismiss personal injury claim
Callis Madison County and other defendants in a personal injury case are moving to dismiss a suit brought by a man who claims they failed to properly remove snow and ice at his East Alton apartment complex.
Belleville funeral home claims investors used pre-need contracts in 'Ponzi' scheme
Kurrus Funeral Home A Belleville funeral home says it has incurred substantial losses in attempting to honor pre-need contracts after investment agencies participated in a Ponzi scheme supported with life insurance policies.
McDonald's customer claims head injuries
A woman has filed suit against the owners of an Alton McDonald's, alleging she banged her head on the side of a table after falling on a slippery floor.
Diesel and asbestos exposure caused lung cancer, suit claims
A man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he inhaled toxic substances throughout his career which led him to develop lung cancer.
Woman sues doctors over husband's death; sues insurer over unpaid claim
The same woman who sued a life insurance company for not paying her benefits following a man's death has also filed suit against two doctors, who she claims bear responsibility for the man's death.
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"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'"
Channeling Texas
Proft Like most Americans, I recently spent a quiet Saturday evening pouring over the state-by-state nonfarm payroll employment numbers for the month of June generously provided by the gnomes at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Avoiding foreclosure may be possible with these steps
Rather than tapering off, the number of foreclosures is on the rise. In Cook County alone, which encompasses Chicago, foreclosures during the first half of 2010 were up almost 25 percent from the previous year. Nationwide, foreclosures are expected to top 4 million by the end of 2010.
Highway 159 fatality leads to lawsuit
The father and brother of a deceased man have filed suit against the driver who they claim swerved into the man's lane, killing him.
Motorcyclist claims driver on cell phone rear-ended him
A motorcyclist claims he sustained permanent disability after a driver rear-ended him while she talked on the cell phone.