News from June 2010
Cerro, Pharmacia named in another suit over Sauget pollution
Another Illinois resident whose relative died after being exposed to hazardous substances near Sauget has filed a lawsuit over the release of those substances.
Defective scaffolding blamed in man's suit
A man and his wife have filed suit against the scaffolding manufacturer that the couple says defectively designed scaffolding, causing the man to fall.
Race was factor in firing, suit claims
An African-American man claims his former employer wrongly terminated him because of his race.
Insurer failed to pay for surgery, suit says
An Edwardsville man has filed suit against his insurance company, alleging the company refused to pay for his surgery.
Alhambra Care Center sued over resident's care
The executor of a deceased woman's estate blames a nursing home for not taking proper care of the woman, leading to her death.
Injuries claimed in Alton rear-end accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.
Man claims stab wound at Perigan's Tavern
A man who says he was stabbed by a bar patron with a 6.5-inch blade has filed suit against the bar where the incident occurred.
Wood River accident is subject of suit
A man claims a driver rear-ended him after she failed to drive in a safe manner.
Couple claims State Farm exhibited 'plantation mentality' in settling claim
A Madison couple claims their insurance company refused to pay for water damages to their home and to reimburse them for lost documents because of the couple's race.
Troy rear-end accident is subject of suit
A man claims an intoxicated driver rear-ended his vehicle after the driver failed to stop at a red light.
Levaquin is subject of new Madison County suits
Four Illinois residents have filed two suits against Johnson and Johnson, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development and Walgreens after they say an antibiotic caused severe tendon problems.
Walgreens filled prescription with wrong drug, man claims
A man claims a Belleville pharmacy filled his prescription with the wrong medication.
Suit names Target in slip and fall accident
A woman claims she sustained injuries after she slipped and fell on wet carpet at a nationwide retail chain store.
Hospice worker claims racial discrimination
A woman has filed suit against a prominent non-profit organization, alleging she was fired because of her race.
Attorney denies he no longer represents wrongful death case clients
Schottel A St. Louis attorney claims he cannot be held in contempt of a St. Clair County court because he has never withdrawn from wrongful death case that saw his last appearance in a courtroom in January.
Plaintiff withdraws sanctions move in Cahokia school sexual assault suit
Young A woman suing the Cahokia school district over securing lapses that allegedly led to her daughter's sexual assault has dropped a move to sanction the defendants.
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Dog chase plaintiff awarded $10k wants new trial
Callis A woman who was awarded $10,000 from a Madison County jury in May due to the emotional distress caused by her neighbor's dog is asking for a new trial.
Callis grants second move by defendants to dismiss suit over post-birth complications
Callis Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis granted a second round of motions to dismiss a woman's lawsuit over alleged negligence by a doctor and hospital that resulted in post-delivery complications including an inability to bear more children.
Hylla grants Wood River motion to compel, strikes defenses in Rick Jones suit
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla sided with the city of Wood River Friday in a breach of contract suit brought by former real estate maven Rick Jones.