News from March 2010
Wet stair cause woman's severe and permanent injuries, says suit
A woman claims she became severely and permanently injured after slipping on a wet stair leading to the basement of a rental facility.
Plumbing company failed to warn by-standers on use of shovels, suit claims
A man has filed suit against a plumbing and heating company, alleging one of its workers hit him in the knee with a shovel.
Ohio woman sues teen driver over I-270 crash
An Ohio woman claims she suffered serious and permanent bodily injury after a 16-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed into the woman's van on the interstate.
American Express sues Godfrey man
A credit card company claims a Godfrey man racked up more than $50,000 worth of debt on his credit card, but has stopped making payments.
Truck owner sues driver over parked trailer incident
A man has filed suit against the driver who he says struck his 14-foot trailer as it was sitting on the side of the road, causing it to crash into him.
Tennessee judgment filed in Madison County
A financial company wants to see a judgment for more than $85,000 in its favor be registered in Madison County Circuit Court.
Asbestosis claimed in switchman's suit against Alton and Southern
A man and his wife have filed suit against The Alton and Southern Railway Company, alleging the man developed asbestosis after he was exposed to asbestos fibers throughout the course of his work for the company.
Strolling pedestrian sues Lerch Homes over sidewalk trip
A pedestrian blames a corporation for causing her to sustain injuries to her head, back and body after she tripped over a hose.
Callis to hear motion to dismiss Sharky's owner's suit against Maryville
Callis Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis will hear the Village of Maryville's motion to dismiss a suit brought against it by the owner of a sports bar who alleges the village and its police officers arrested him without cause at his ex-wife's urging.
$43 million Jablonski verdict against Ford upheld at appellate court
Stewart MOUNT VERNON – Madison County jurors made no mistake when they hit Ford Motor Company with a $43 million verdict in a fatal crash, appeals judges of the Fifth District decided in February.
Subway wage dispute goes to trial Monday
Hylla A five year-old wage dispute between a manager of a Pontoon Beach Subway sandwich shop and its owners is set for trial Monday.
Chiropractor fights to keep three class actions in line
Burke Belleville area chiropractor Kathleen Roche is attempting to adjust three class action suits filed in two counties to her favor, despite settlement of one, the potential dismissal of a second and a motion to dismiss a third.
Glen Carbon accident suit at trial Monday
An accident suit stemming from a 2006 Glen Carbon car accident is set for trial in Madison County on Monday.
Arguments to bring Simmons back into legal malpractice case set March 5
Simmons Neither party in a legal malpractice suit stemming from the settlement of a mesothelioma case will get summary judgment.
Legal malpractice suit claims lawyer gave incorrect info regarding VA suit
A man claims he became the victim of legal malpractice when an Illinois law firm he hired to represent him voluntarily dismissed his medical malpractice complaint, which prevented him from filing a similar complaint.
Jury 3/8
Monday, March 8
Motion 3/8-3/10
Monday, March 8
Rosewood Care Center in Alton named in wrongful death complaint
The independent administrator of a deceased man's estate filed suit against Rosewood Care Center of Alton, alleging the man died after developing pneumonia, septic shock, multiple organ failure, malnutrition, dehydration and a severe urinary tract infection.
3/8 - 3/12/2010
Monday, March 8
Drainage pipe left in abdomen, suit claims
The wife of a deceased man blames doctors at Saint Anthony's Health Center and Barnes-Jewish Hospital for causing her husband's death after she says they left a drainage pipe in his abdomen.