News from September 2010
Rosewood Care Center employee claims wrongful termination
A woman has filed suit against her former nursing home employer, alleging it wrongfully terminated her after she applied for workers' compensation benefits.
Madison County asbestos jury docket: Sept. 13
Monday, September 13
Madison County civil docket: Sept. 13-17
Monday, September 13
Alton accident is subject of suit
A Madison County man and his wife claim the man sustained neck and back injuries while his wife sustained neck, back, right shoulder and right arm injuries after a driver rear-ended their vehicle.
Cahokia resident claims loss of enjoyment after sewage back-up
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the village of Cahokia, alleging she suffered property damage after sewage backed up into her home.
City of East St. Louis sued over cop's poorly maintained squad car
Three St. Clair County residents are suing the city of East St. Louis for negligence after they were allegedly hit by a police officer driving a poorly-maintained squad car.
Child sues doctors over mother's overdose death
An unidentified minor blames two doctors for causing her mother's death due to an overdose, which occurred nearly four years ago.
Metal object left in abdomen after surgery, suit claims
A Madison County general surgeon allegedly allowed a metallic object to remain in the abdomen of a female patient following a surgery, according to a recently filed suit.
Madison accident is subject of suit
A Missouri man has filed suit against a driver who he claims collided with him at a Madison intersection.
Freeburg man sues insurer and broker over allegedly ineffective policy
A Freeburg man is suing an insurance company for failing to pay short-term disability benefits.
Accident suit settles, had been set for trial Sept. 20
A rear-end accident case that was set for trial later this month in Madison County is over.
Hylla denies summary judgment, holds pre-trial in man's suit against Roper's Regal Beagle
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla has denied summary judgment to a Godfrey tavern hoping to avoid a trial this week over its alleged violations of the state's Dram Shop Act.
Household Financial class action settlement nets $125,000 in fees; $10 for class members
Stack A 2004 class action suit filed against Household Financial Services over its mortgage interest rates is over.
Plaintiff wants third trial in med mal suit against Collinsville doctor
Carr A plaintiff who has lost two medical malpractice trials in a case against a Collinsville physician and practice wants another chance, this time arguing the defense intentionally violated a motion in limine during the last trial in July.
Three cheers for negativity!
Negativity's been given a bad name – in the realm of politics, at least.
Adam antics won't change Blago's fate
Proft Whatever the failures of prosecutors in the first trial and whatever the cost to be incurred for the second trial, justice demands Blagojevich be re-tried.
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is complex
The 2005 Federal Bankruptcy Law changed the way in which a person is eligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 7, which is the most common form of bankruptcy, refers to the ability of the filer to "liquidate" or be relieved of most of their debts. The procedure is designed to help debtors essentially get a "fresh start."
Stack certifies chiropractor class action
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack certified a LakinChapman class action against Employers Mutual Casualty on Aug. 16.
Man sues two drivers for injuries suffered in separate crashes
A St. Clair County man is suing two drivers for injuries he says he suffered in separate car crashes.
Driver sued for negligence in 2008 crash
A St. Clair County woman is suing the driver she says is to blame for a car crash that left her with serious injuries.