News from March 2010
Driver claims hearing loss in Route 143 accident
A woman claims she sustained extensive and painful bruising to her arm and leg and hearing loss after a driver turned into her path and collided with her.
Woman claims Ford responsible for husband's death in Freestar crash
A Clinton County woman claims her deceased husband's purchase of a 2004 Ford Freestar ultimately led to his untimely death after she says it failed to adequately function in an accident.
Federal judge rejects defense arguments in Redbox class action; remands case to St. Clair County
Young A class action suit against Redbox DVD rental kiosks has been remanded to St. Clair County.
CSX workers claim asbestos exposure caused cancer
A group of railroad workers claim they are at an increased risk to develop cancer because of asbestos to which they were exposed throughout their careers.
Restaurant failed to warn customer that chair and table were elevated from floor
A woman has filed suit against a restaurant that she says failed warn her that her chair and table were elevated from the floor, causing her to fall and fracture her wrist.
Motion 3/26/2010
Friday, March 26
Helmkamp Construction sues over unpaid labor and materials
A construction company has filed suit against an Ohio and an Illinois corporation, claiming they failed to pay for labor and materials the construction company provided.
Supreme Court denies attorney's move in Venezia wrongful death case
Young St. Louis attorney James Schottel Jr. will have to pay his former clients in a wrongful death suit $1,600 as ordered by St. Clair County Circuit Judge Patrick Young.
First Bank claims Keleher Development owes $5.4 million
A bank has filed suit against the two Freeburg residents that it claims owe the bank more than $5 million after failing to make monthly payments.
3/22 - 3/25/2010
Monday, March 22
Suit over misidentified body is dismissed
A suit against East St. Louis and one of its police officers over a murder victim's allegedly misidentified body is over.
Callis dismisses former bar owner's complaint against Maryville, police
Callis Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis granted a move by the Village of Maryville and its police officers to throw out a suit over an ex-bar owner's three year-old trespassing charges.
In search of an indestructible car
Imagine a remake of the blockbuster mobster saga, The Godfather.
March in Madness
The Mad Hatter is amusing audiences all across the country and soon even more March Madness will hit the airwaves during the upcoming NCAA Championship Basketball Tournament.
The Great Hoax: Tort Reform, Better Healthcare
Hopkins Doctors in the Metro East have been consistently abused by their own captive insurance carrier, the Illinois State Medical Insurance Exchange - (ISMIE). Rates were set without regulation, and were naturally raised without remorse.
Jury gives Ford victory in Madison County asbestos trial
Sanchez Jurors in a rare Madison County asbestos trial handed a victory to the defendant, Ford Motor Company, after an hour and a half of deliberations on Friday.
Jury rules for Ford in first asbestos trial of 2010
A Madison County jury has ruled in favor of Ford Motor Co. in an asbestos trial that ended Friday.
Triad Industries business manager sentenced to five months in prison
Former Triad Industries business manager Jeffrey Heintz, 56, of Godfrey was sentenced to five months in prison in federal court today.
Springfield not protected from UTC 'cannibalization' zone
SPRINGFIELD – Politicians pushing state sponsorship of a vast entertainment mall in Glen Carbon promise to protect Illinois stores from cannibalization, but Springfield itself lies outside their protection zone.
Venue battle heats up in Madison County atrazine class actions
Tillery Both parties in a series of proposed Madison County water contamination class actions have filed supporting materials in their struggle over venue.