News from November 2010
Amputee's suit against St. Joseph's Hospital dismissed
Callis A suit over the amputation of a man's leg at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland is over.
Amicus brief to be filed in opposition to $6.5 million Cook County award; Teen argued risky jump was railroad's fault
Lading Attorneys with Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard in St. Louis have been granted leave to file an amicus brief with the First District Appellate Court in opposition to a $6.5 million Cook County jury award.
Motion to dismiss in Saline Township sexual battery cases set for December hearing
Maag Another motion to dismiss has been filed by the Saline Township in its fight against a series of sexual battery suits filed by women who claim a former official groped and harassed them.
'Lawsuit loan shark' legislation would mean more lawsuits and fewer jobs in Illinois
Akin Lawmakers have returned to Springfield for the lame duck veto session and are rushing to ram through bills dealing with tax hikes, gambling and civil unions during this abbreviated session.
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Massachusetts claimant files asbestos suit in St. Clair County
Gori Another asbestos lawsuit has been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County's docket.
Mother claims daughter struck while exiting church
The mother of a minor girl has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her daughter as she was exiting church.
MLK Bridge accident is subject of suit
A man claims he incurred more than $10,000 in medical bills after an allegedly aintoxicated driver struck his vehicle head on.
O'Fallon Wal-Mart sued over runaway shopping cart
A woman struck by a runaway shopping cart is suing O'Fallon Wal-Mart.
Commerce Bank seeks repayment on promissory notes
Commerce Bank has filed suit against the business that it claims failed to repay more than $84,000 on two promissory notes it executed.
Kilbride retention has lasting effects on state's political landscape
Lousin With Democrats in firm control of state government, Abe Lincoln's stovepipe hat will likely not be needed to settle partisan gamesmanship that will shape the state's political landscape for the next 10 years.
Litchfield PD, Madison County Juvenile Detention Home sued by mother
The mother of a 13-year-old boy is suing the Litchfield Police Department, accusing officers of arresting and detaining her son for a crime they knew he didn't commit.
Illinois DNR hires disproportionate number of African-Americans for upper level positions, suit says
An Edwardsville man is suing the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, claiming the agency refused to promote him because of his ethnicity.
Stack to hear motion to compel in parent's suit against neurologists
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack is set to hear a motion to compel as discovery continues in a medical malpractice suit filed against neurologist Dr. Daniel Mattson and the St. Louis Neurological Institute.
Saint Anthony's, staff moving to dismiss ex-nurse's suit over rumors that led to firing
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth is set to hear a series of moves filed by Saint Anthony's Hospital in Alton and its staff members seeking to throw out a defamation of character suit brought by a former nurse.
Frank Scott Parkway accident is subject of suit
A woman claims she was injured when a truck driver collided into the rear of her car on the Frank Scott Parkway.
Passenger in car injured in truck collision
A car passenger was injured when his vehicle was struck by a truck on Greenmount Road.
Goodwill shopper claims bench collapsed causing injuries
Evans An O'Fallon woman is suing a Cahokia Goodwill store claiming she sustained injuries when a bench that was part of a furniture display collapsed under her.
Madison County jury awards couple whopping $3 million in personal injury suit
Carlson Former truck driver Thomas Edwards and his wife, Betty, were awarded more than $3 million in damages by a Madison County jury in their personal injury trial.