News from March 2010
Truck rear-ended vehicle on Route 67, suit claims
A Godfrey woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle as she attempted to make a turn.
Rosewood Care Center of Alton named in new suit
A woman has filed suit against Rosewood Care Center of Alton, Michael Brady, Bravo Nursing Home Services and Midwest Administrative Services, alleging she sustained a fractured femur while living at the nursing home.
Truck driver caused rear-end accident, suit claims
The husband of a disabled woman blames a truck driver for causing his wife to end up in a coma after a rear-end collision.
Redbox moves to dismiss class action suit
Maag The owner of DVD rental kiosks commonly found in supermarkets is moving to dismiss a woman's class action suit.
Sears lawn mower classes in dispute over consolidation
Richard Burke A pair of class action suits over lawnmower horsepower remain in flux in St. Clair County as the judge in the newer suit pushed off a March 4 status conference to May.
Cafe owner responds to defense motion to dismiss
Cates The owner of a local cafe franchise has responded to a move by a developer to dismiss a breach of contract suit over a failed build-out for a Belleville store.
Plaintiff claims his pants were set on fire while he slept
A plaintiff in a Madison County personal injury suit blames the owners of a Godfrey home for allowing their son to serve him alcoholic beverages when he was a minor, then permitting their son to set his pants on fire while he slept.
Stagger Inn Again, Buffalo Wild Wings named in car accident suit
Two Madison County residents claim they sustained numerous injuries after an allegedly intoxicated driver failed to yield at a stop sign and struck them.
Shenanigans in Belleville sued over bar attack
A man claims he sustained disabling injuries after three patrons at a Belleville bar attacked him.
Lebanon homeowner suing man who set fire to his house
A man has filed suit against a St. Clair County man who he says set fire to his home.
Trampoline attracted children to danger, suit claims
The father of a minor girl claims his daughter sustained severe injuries to her arm after falling off a trampoline.
Hylla to hear motions in Rosewood Care Center negligence case
Hylla An April 5 trial against an Edwardsville nursing home has been set aside.
Assault case against Godfrey car dealer dismissed
Maag An assault case brought against a Godfrey car dealer by a woman who claimed he refused to let her out of his office and showed her pornography is over.
Madison County, St. Clair offices, courts closed Friday
All county offices and the Madison County courts will be closed Friday.
Speak up, Ms. Madigan
Lisa Madigan wants no part of this fight for Illinois citizens.
Five worst local jurisdictions for legal fairness are in Illinois
Akin Harris Interactive, Inc. recently released its annual rankings of each state based on legal fairness and once again Illinois is home to some of the worst local court jurisdictions in the country.
ObamaCare, a cruel hoax
To the Editor:
Hoffman's vote for Obama's healthcare
To the Editor:
Crowder sets final pre-trial hearing, trial date in Buckles legal malpractice case
Dripps A new trial date and final pre-trial hearing has been set in an asbestos plaintiff's legal malpractice case against prominent Madison County attorneys.
Last party settles in complicated Pontoon Beach accident case
A complicated lawsuit stemming from a 2006 Pontoon Beach car accident is over.