News from August 2010
'Pink Slip' bar sued for allowing shooter on premises with gun
A man blames a bar for allowing a patron with a gun, who later shot the man, to enter its premises.
Sized-challenged shopper suit is a stretch
If you eschew a step stool or assistance and try to reach a heavy object on a high pantry shelf or cupboard, you run the risk of bringing it down on yourself, in which case you have no one to blame but yourself and a headache to prove your foolishness.
Canada's oil is a boom we don't want to miss
The development of Canada's vast reserves of oil sands will make a mighty contribution to the U.S. economy and improve our national security as well.
One-party rule does not work here, Springfield or DC
To the Editor:
Plaintiff's case continues with video depositions in benzene trial
Callis Jurors watched the video deposition of a program manager for defendant 3M in the third day of a Madison County benzene trial.
Stack to hear motion to dismiss Netco class action
Stack A company facing a class action suit over allegedly overcharged recording and courier charges is asking that the case be thrown out.
Fairview Heights accident is subject of suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield the right-of-way to her and caused a collision.
Insured sues to collect more on collision claim
A man who has already been awarded $20,000 in a claim following a car collision seeks additional money from his insurance company in a recently filed suit.
Improper turn from shoulder caused accident, suit claims
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims caused a collision when she made an improper turn.
Elmwood Nursing and Rehab Center named in suit
Jensen An Illinois man claims his father died after staff at a Maryville nursing home failed to appropriately address his shortness of breath.
Driver and company blamed in Madison accident
A St. Clair County man claims he sustained injuries after a driver rear-ended him.
Jurors find for gynecologist in medical malpractice case
Matoesian A Madison County jury has found for the defense in a medical malpractice case brought against Maryville gynecologist Dr. James Dalla Riva and his practice.
Scientist for plaintiff in benzene trial fails to link cancer to 3M
Cialkowski A Boston pathologist testified Thursday morning in Madison County Circuit Court that benzene exposure led to plaintiff Veto Kleinaitis's mantle cell lymphoma.
Parties to meet over stipulations to dismiss breach suit against State Farm
Defranco The parties in a breach of contract suit stemming from an unpaid fire claim will meet Wednesday in a case management conference to discuss stipulations to dismiss the case.
Mountain Dew case set for case management
A case management conference is set in a suit filed by a man who claims he nearly swallowed a dead mouse in his Mountain Dew.
Hylla to hear move to push off October wrongful death trial
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is set to hear a move to push back an October wrongful death trial involving a woman who lost her husband and son in a November 2008 Granite City car accident.
University of Chicago's motion to quash Tillery subpoena to be heard in atrazine case
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder will oversee a motion hearing Aug. 25 in a proposed class action against atrazine manufacturer Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
Cueto appellate brief says Maryland bank proffered 'pack of lies' for evidence
Cueto MOUNT VERNON – American Bank of Maryland should pay Amiel Cueto $28 million and chief executive officer James Plack should go to jail, according to Cueto.
Shop 'n Save sued over customer's slip on puddle
A woman has filed suit against the grocery store where she claims she slipped on a puddle of water and fell.
Motorcyclist claims car struck him in his lane of travel
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck his motorcycle.