News from October 2010
Summary judgment move in tow truck accident case to be heard Oct. 22
Aucoin A woman whose husband and son were killed in an accident two years ago in Granite City is asking for summary judgment against one of several defendants in the case.
St. Clair County woman sues driver over injuries suffered in rear-end crash
A St. Clair woman is suing the man who allegedly rear-ended her while she was stopped in traffic.
Clinton County judicial race pits longtime public servant against newcomer
Middendorff (D) In Madison and St. Clair counties, candidates vying for circuit court vacancies and judges seeking to keep their seats by retention face no opposition.
Former Illinois Central employee blames repetitive work for injuries
A former railroad worker is suing his former employer, claiming he suffered long-term injuries because of the repetitive nature of his work.
Berutti & Associates sues over unpaid work on proposed subdivision
A civil engineering firm is suing the owners of a Belleville property for failing to pay for engineering services performed at the site of a propsosed subdivision.
Owners of Swansea apartment complex sued over slippery steps
A woman is suing the owners of a Swansea apartment building after she allegedly slipped on a set of stairs.
Couple sues again over 'Rock of Love Bus' crash; this time Enterprise Leasing is target
A Florida couple who was awarded $16 million in 2009 over injuries suffered during a crash involving a driver of MTV's "Rock of Love Bus" are suing again in St. Clair County.
St. Clair County woman sues driver for more than $50,000 in St. Louis crash
A St. Clair County woman is suing the driver she says rear-ended her while she was stopped at a red light.
Driver accused of running a stop sign while on cell
A Glen Carbon woman is suing the owner of a construction company who allegedly ran a stop sign and crashed into her car while talking on his cell phone.
Edwardsville woman accused of negligence in crash
A Glen Carbon man has filed a negligence claim against the woman he says crashed into him as he drove through an Edwardsville intersection.
Union Pacific sued over worker's car accident
A man claims he sustained disability and disfigurement after a driver for Union Pacific Railroad Company overturned a vehicle in which the man rode.
Gori and Julian adds more asbestos to St. Clair County docket
Julian Four new complaints have been added to the growing list of asbestos cases filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Case management conference set in Rick Jones' suit against Wood River
A case management conference is set in case over a botched land deal between the city of Wood River and former real estate developer Rick Jones.
Legal malpractice case over allegedly botched work comp cases up for CMC
Wuller A case management conference is set in a legal malpractice suit against the St. Louis law firm of Kuehnlein and Kuehnlein.
Ruth opens jury selection in FELA case against CSX Transportation
Collignon Gunn Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth has opened a trial in a case against CSX Transportation brought by a worker claiming back injuries allegedly suffered at a St. Clair County work site.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: Oct. 18, 2010
Monday, October 18
Madison County Motion Docket : Oct. 18 & 22, 2010
Monday, October 18
Madison County Civil Docket : Oct. 18 - 22, 2010
Monday, October 18
Hylla enters initial approval of $160,000 United Life Insurance settlement
Schmieder A 2001 Madison County class action against United Life Insurance Co. has been granted preliminary settlement for $160,000.
Driver accused of running stop sign and causing Granite City crash
A woman injured in a Granite City crash is suing the driver she says ran a stop sign and hit her.