News from May 2010
Cahokia parent sues over son's attack in school gym
The mother of a Wirth Middle School student claims school personnel did nothing to protect her seventh-grade son from an eighth-grade bully.
Farmers Insurance sues repair shop over restaurant fire
An insurance company blames an O'Fallon repair shop for causing a fire in a Ballwin, Mo. restaurant after the shop allegedly failed to properly repair a fryer vat.
Regions Bank sues over undelivered RV
A bank has filed suit against a car company that it claims failed to deliver a specially made vehicle to a disabled adult despite a significant down payment.
Former Madison County Recorder Donohoo appointed to IWCC
Former Madison County Recorder of Deeds Daniel Donohoo has been appointed as a commissioner of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission by Gov. Pat Quinn.
Taxpayer coalition: Demand pension reform
To the Editor:
Taking the fun out of life
Do you remember how much fun it was to be a kid when "danger" lurked around every corner?
Hopkins stands by statements
To the Editor:
Nursing home resident claims employees let her fall, hit her with motorized wheelchair
A Cahokia woman claims employees at a nursing home caused her to sustain numerous ankle and leg injuries after allowing her to fall in the shower and to be hit by a motorized wheelchair.
Woman claims Belleville officer crashed into her
A woman has filed suit against the Belleville police officer who she claims crashed into her vehicle.
East St. Louis accident is subject of suit
A man claims he suffered pain and permanent injury after a driver failed to stop at a red light and struck him.
Injured driver seeks extra money in suit
A woman who claims she sustained injuries after a driver struck her vehicle has filed suit against her insurance company and the driver, alleging she needs extra money to be compensated for her damages.
Defense continues into third day in Granite City house fire trial
Ruth The defense case in a suit over an unpaid fire claim at a Granite City residence from 2005 entered its third day in Madison County.
Stack and Crowder begin asbestos docket transition
Stack The changing of the Madison County asbestos guard is under way.
Route 159 accident is subject of suit
A Madison County woman and her husband have filed suit against the driver who they say rear-ended the woman after he failed to slow his vehicle as she turned in front of him.
O'Malley says no conflict exists as future class action lawyer
O'Malley If a judge who has presided over class action lawsuits announces he will transition into private practice as a class action lawyer, does that pose a conflict of interest while he is still a sitting judge?
First State Bank of Red Bud sues over unpaid loans
A bank claims two companies and their guarantors owe it more than $1 million total in unpaid loans.
Welder sues Union Pacific over back injuries
A welder for Union Pacific Railroad Company has filed suit against his employer, alleging he sustained injuries to his lower back because of tasks he was assigned throughout his career.
Jones Act suit set for trial Monday
Matoesian A tow boat operator's suit against his former employer is set for trial on Monday.
Granite City accident suit set for trial Monday
Callis A man's car accident suit is set for trial Monday at 9 a.m.
Doctor sued over anti-seizure medication
The guardians of a man who suffers from seizures have filed suit against the doctor who they say failed to adequately listen and respond to their complaints.