News from February 2010
Heidtman Steel sued by customer over icy fall
A man has filed suit against a Granite City company after he says he fell on ice on the company's premises.
Passenger claims serious injuries in Stookey accident
A man claims he sustained head, body and limb injuries after he says a driver swerved off the road and struck a tree.
Tobacco companies seek Supreme Court review of racketeering verdict
U.S. Supreme Court building WASHINGTON - Three major tobacco companies are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a racketeering verdict against cigarette makers over the marketing of so-called light cigarettes.
Caseyville accident causes woman's injuries, suit claims
A woman has filed suit against the minor driver who she says failed to stop for a red light and struck her vehicle.
Cancer diagnosis caused firing at Mid-America airport, suit claims
A man claims his employer wrongly terminated him the day after he informed his supervisor of his cancer diagnosis.
U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Trial Lawyers)
If he who pays the piper calls the tune, Dick Durbin is playing nothing but trial lawyer favorites.
Channeling Reagan in Central Falls, RI
Remember back in 1981 when President Ronald Reagan fired most of the nation's air traffic controllers after they illegally went on strike?
Parents have legal responsibility to support, supervise their children
Most parents love their children deeply and strive to provide adequate care and support to them. Unfortunately, parents sometimes either willfully or unintentionally fail to properly care for their children. It is an unlawful act.
How child support is determined in Illinois
One of the most painful and expensive disputes that divorcing parents have is over custody of the children or a visitation schedule.
Never go to trial without a jury
To the editor:
Plaintiff's case continues in Rosewood negligence trial
A negligence trial against an Edwardsville nursing home continued into its fourth day Friday as the plaintiff called more witnesses.
Final dissolution entered in Buske divorce, some personal property issues remain
The complex divorce of an Edwardsville couple that featured the intervention of the maker of Ziploc bags is all but over.
Mine worker claims benzene exposure in suit against nine companies
A couple has filed a benzene suit against nine defendant corporations, claiming the myelodysplasia with which the man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Terminal Railroad worker claims excruciating pain in injury suit
A Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis employee filed suit against the company, claiming he was injured while working as a trackman.
Alton accident results in suit against U-Haul
Two men claim they experienced pain and suffering after the driver of a U-Haul truck rear-ended them.
Union Pacific sued over machine operator's injuries
A Union Pacific Railroad employee says he sustained injuries to his left knee while working for the company.
Judge rules on $10,000 monthly payments in Buske divorce, rules on other objections
Two days before a hearing in a contentious Edwardsville divorce, the presiding judge in the case has entered an order resolving several issues in the case including whether a soon-to-be ex-wife can continue to receive $10,000 monthly maintenance payouts.
Second suit filed against Saline Township supervisor
Another Madison County woman claims a Saline Township supervisor attempted to elicit sexual favors from her in return for utility assistance.
Garbage truck rear-ends Honda, suit claims
A woman claims she sustained neck, back and shoulder injuries after a truck driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Insurer refuses to pay ATV accident claim, suit says
An Ellis Grove woman has filed suit against her insurance company, alleging it would not pay for injuries her daughter sustained after an ATV accident.