News from June 2010
Sugarloaf accident is subject of suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims ran a stop sign and collided with her.
Asbestos legal malpractice trial to get under way Monday
Crowder A long running dispute over a number of asbestos attorneys' handling of a man's mesothelioma cases in the late 1990s will begin trial Monday.
Lawyers accuse asbestos defendant of filing phony bankruptcy
Ramsey WILMINGTON, Del. – Asbestos lawyers from Philadelphia accuse former gasket maker Durabla Manufacturing Corp. of filing a phony bankruptcy petition to shield owner David Moser from liability.
Lean Cuisine dinner contained bone fragment, woman claims in suit
A Mascoutah woman claims she suffered damages to one of her teeth after biting into a bone fragment contained in a Stouffer's dinner.
Swansea doctor sued by woman claiming kidney cancer
McCurdy A St. Clair County woman claims her former physician failed to inform her of a mass on her kidney that she later discovered to be cancerous.
Trackman sues Illinois Central over knee and wrist injuries
An Illinois Central Railroad Company worker claims that his employment with the company caused him to develop cumulative trauma to his knees and wrists.
Railroad worker claims locomotive moved forward while boarding
Denton A BNSF Railway Company worker has filed suit against his employer, alleging he sustained shoulder injuries when a locomotive moved forward as he was boarding it.
'Yaz' sales reps must produce files for national litigation
Herndon EAST ST. LOUIS – Sales representatives who handled hormone replacements Yasmin, Yaz, Ocella, and Gianvi must produce all their files for national litigation.
Frank Scott Parkway accident causes injuries, suit claims
A woman claims she sustained injuries to her neck, back, head, mouth, face and shoulders after a driver struck her Nissan Maxima.
Driver failed to stay on right side of the road, suit claims
A driver who failed to stay on the right side of the street caused a woman to sustain serious injuries, according to a recently filed complaint.
St. Clair County and corrections officer sued over jailee's sexual abuse claims
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against St. Clair County Sheriff Mearl Justus, the county and one of its jail corrections officers, alleging the officer sexually abused her.
Company sued over attempt to collect non-existent debt
A Swansea woman has filed suit against a financial corporation, alleging the corporation violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act when it attempted to collect a non-existent debt from her.
Madigan investigates Google's data collection in Street View
The Record office at 301 N. Main St. depicted in Google's Street View. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is investigating whether Google collected personal information from Illinois residents while gathering data for its popular Street View service.
Wrongful death trial against Gateway scheduled to start June 21
Swartwout Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is set to open the trial of a 2007 wrongful death case against Gateway Regional Medical Center on Monday.
14 new asbestos cases filed May 24-28 in Madison County
Browder A total of 14 new asbestos lawsuits have been filed in Madison County Circuit Court throughout the week of May 24 through May 28.
Southwest Bank seeks more than $350k in loan repayment
A St. Clair County bank is accusing a business of failing to repay more than $350,000 worth of promissory notes.
Ruth changes discovery schedule in Saline Township sexual misconduct cases
Ruth The scheduling of discovery in a series of sexual misconduct suits against Saline Township and a former official has been changed.
Matoesian finds settlement between attorney's estate, former client in good faith
Matoesian Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian found a settlement between the estate of Morris Chapman and Denzil Ridenour to be in good faith on June 11.
O'Fallon accident is subject of suit
A woman has filed a complaint against the driver who she claims rear-ended her after failing to stop at a red light.
Woman claims she was falsely accused of brandishing gun during repossession
A woman has filed suit against a financial company and a repossession company, alleging she was wrongly arrested in front of her minor son after the repossessors falsely accused her of waving a hand gun at them when they attempted to take her vehicle.