News from January 2010
Appellate court grants time to Union Pacific in FELA case
Union Pacific Railroad Company has until Jan. 26 to file its appeal and supporting documents with the Fifth District Appellate Court in a Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) case brought by a trackman who tripped over a wire along its tracks in Wood River three years ago.
SC Johnson attorney asks for funds owed under Buske settlement
An attorney for S.C. Johnson and Sons Inc. has asked the Madison County court to release funds the company says it is owed from the settlement of its claims in the divorce of an Edwardsville couple.
Dudley announces run for 51st district state senate seat
Dudley A Macon County board member has announced his run for the 51st state senate seat.
Alton and Southern Railway sued by conductor over injuries
A man has filed suit against The Alton and Southern Railway Company, alleging he suffered injuries to his right knee and leg after dismounting a locomotive.
Driver claims injuries in Old St. Louis Road accident
A man claims he became disabled and disfigured after a driver rear-ended him when he stopped at a stop sign.
Case management set in doctor/lawyer's legal malpractice suit against Belleville firm
A legal malpractice case filed against a Belleville law firm by an orthopedic surgeon/lawyer is set for case management Jan. 27.
Malignant cancer went undiagnosed, woman claims in suit against Tri-Lab, St. Elizabeth's
A St. Clair County woman claims a doctor at Tri-Lab and at St. Elizabeth's Hospital of the Hospital Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis failed to properly interpret the malignant results of a biopsied piece of vaginal tissue.
Man claims ototoxic drugs caused imbalance
An O'Fallon man has filed suit against Washington University and Barnes Jewish Hospital, alleging doctors prescribed him medication that led to a loss of his balance.
O'Fallon Troy Road accident is subject of suit
The driver of a 2003 Ford claims a man carelessly hit her vehicle, allegedly causing her to sustain head, neck, back, shoulder, arm and leg injuries.
EMT worker claims he was wrongfully fired after punching patient
A former emergency medical technician has filed suit against his former employer, claiming he was wrongfully fired after he punched a patient in an attempt to calm him.
Injuries claimed in O'Fallon rear-end pile up
A woman claims she suffered severe injuries after being involved in a multi-car collision.
Neighborhood monument destroyed by developer, Orchards says in suit
A homeowners association has filed suit against a Missouri real estate developer, saying the developer destroyed a $55,000 monument when building real estate in St. Clair County.
Cahokia woman claims she was stabbed in ESL bar
A Cahokia woman claims a patron of an East St. Louis bar stabbed her after becoming intoxicated.
Proft for Governor
To the Editor:
What goes around comes around
According to ancient history, when Perillos of Athens created a new torture device for the delight of Phalaris, the tyrant of Agrigentum of Sicily, he expected to be rewarded handsomely for his handiwork.
The need for lawsuit reform greater than ever in 2010
The new year begins the same way last year began – with a great deal of uncertainty about the future economic health of our state and our nation.
IP for your business: Copyright infringements the unseen danger
You likely spend significant resources making sure you do not infringe your competitors' patents, trademarks and copyrights. No legitimate business would intentionally copy its competitor's manuals, or confidential business plans.
Associated Bank sues over loan default
A Wisconsin bank has filed suit against a couple who it says has defaulted on a loan.
Highway pedestrian claims he got hit by a truck
A pedestrian has filed suit against the trucking company who he says owned a tractor-trailer that hit him as he was walking along the side of the road.
Ruth to hear motion to dismiss sexual harassment suit
Ruth The defendants in a sexual harassment suit filed against an Illinois horse breeding body is moving to dismiss the suit.