News from November 2010
Class action against Visa claims gift card's value reduced
Goldenberg An East Alton woman and her father-in-law have filed a class action against Visa and local credit unions accusing them of deceptive practices.
Woman diagnosed with Parkinson's sues employer over termination and disclosure
A Madison County woman claims her former employer fired her and then told her colleagues it was because of a medical condition.
Plocher sued over boy's injuries in construction zone
The parents of an Edwardsville boy are suing a construction company after their son was allegedly hurt while riding his bike through a work zone.
Root canal was unnecessary and done poorly, suit claims
A Madison County couple is suing a Godfrey dentist for allegedly performing unnecessary dental work and doing it poorly.
Correction
In the story "'Mudslinging' barbs highlight closing arguments in Madison County injury trial," the first name of accident reconstruction expert Nathan Shigemura was incorrectly stated in print as "David." The Madison County Record regrets the error. A corrected version of the story is available online at http://www.madisonrecord.com for further viewing.
Plaintiff given more discovery time in defamation suit against Saint Anthony's Hospital, staff
Ruth A former nurse who is suing Saint Anthony's Hospital and his ex-coworkers for defamation of character has been given 60 days to conduct discovery before a Madison County judge hears the defendants' pleas to dismiss the case.
First Student claims abuse took place after student exited bus, seeks summary judgment
First Student Inc., formerly Laidlaw Transportation Inc., is moving for summary judgment in a suit brought by a mother over abuse suffered by her daughter in or near a school bus three years ago.
Widow seeks punitive damages in suit against local bars over husband's, baby son's deaths
Hylla A woman who lost her husband and infant son in car accident involving a tow truck is asking to add claims for punitive damages to her suit.
Edwardsville attorneys sue excavators over parking lot problems
After allowing a company to excavate soil beneath their parking lot, Edwardsville attorneys William Lucco and Joseph Brown say their parking lot has sustained substantial damages, including sagging, cracking and ponding.
Garda sued over recent car fire fatality
Carey An Effingham County woman has filed suit against Garda and the driver of one of its trucks that collided with her deceased husband, causing him to burn to death after he became trapped in his car when it caught on fire following the collision.
Troy home buyers sue over mold and cracked foundation
Antognoli Two Madison County residents who recently purchased a home say the house's previous owners failed to inform them of mold in the basement and of a cracked foundation wall.
Judgment for Dickies clothing company entered in Madison County
A popular clothing manufacturer won a judgment worth more than $350,000 in Tarrant County Circuit Court in Texas against the maker of work clothes and gloves, Fortress Products.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 30
Tree nursery sued by lender
Menghini A Highland corporation has filed suit against the company it claims failed to repay more than $150,000.
Collinsville's Splash City sued over woman's sidewalk injuries
A woman has filed suit against Collinsville Area Recreation District doing business as Splash City Family Waterpark, claiming she broke her hip after falling on a defective sidewalk.
Hip replacement was basis for firing, woman claims in suit
An impending hip replacement caused a woman to lose her job at a loan company, she claims in recently filed court documents.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket : Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2010
Monday, November 29
Parents sue son's girlfriend claiming trespass
Two Glen Carbon residents are seeking more than $150,000 from a woman their son had a relationship with, saying they incurred damages of more than $50,000 after she came onto their property.
Madison County Civil Docket: Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2010
Monday, November 29
Damages hearing set in Rick Jones suit against homebuyer
A damages hearing in a breach of contract suit filed by former real estate tycoon Rick Jones is again set to be heard.