News from 2010
Jim's Corner sued by passengers in crash
Two men have filed suit against the bar where they say a driver became intoxicated, then drove, causing a car to flip.
Two more asbestos cases filed in St. Clair County
Gori An additional two asbestos lawsuits have been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County's asbestos docket.
Missouri woman sues IDOT after tripping at rest stop
A Missouri woman has filed suit against the Illinois Department of Transportation and its secretary, alleging she fell on a protruding wood and concrete expansion joint.
Williams to replace Proud as federal magistrate
Stephen Williams, an assistant federal public defender for the Southern District of Illinois has been chosen as the district's newest federal magistrate.
Attorneys join HeplerBroom in St. Louis
Magee ST. LOUIS – Thomas J. Magee, a former partner at Moser & Marsalek of O'Fallon, has joined HeplerBroom in its St. Louis office as a partner.
Crowder to open re-trial of 2003 wrongful death case Tuesday
Carr A wrongful death suit against a doctor and his practice is set for a second trial on Tuesday in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's courtroom.
Levaquin makers, Walgreens sued by man claiming tendon problems
Lowe An Illinois resident has filed suit against Johnson and Johnson, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development and Walgreens after he says an antibiotic caused him severe tendon problems.
Norfolk Southern sued by carman claiming repetitive injuries
A former railroad worker claims he suffered injuries to his back, knees, hips and body after being subjected to repetitive trauma throughout his career with the company.
Treasury not commenting on trial lawyer tax break; Tort reform advocate calls it 'laughable'
Murnane WASHINGTON - Tort reform advocate Ed Murnane called a plan to give trial lawyers a contingency fee tax break without congressional approval "laughable."
H&R Block claims plaintiffs introduced new theories in 8-year old class action
Brown EAST ST. LOUIS – Class action lawyers complain that H&R Block Tax Services introduced new evidence in an old case, and Block's lawyers insist they did it because the class action lawyers introduced new theories.
Cueto orders parties in CVS immune supplement case to submit class notice
Cueto After several months of inaction, a class action case over the effectiveness of an immune system supplement is moving ahead.
Sources: Trial lawyers expect tax break from Treasury Department
VANCOUVER, Canada - The nation's trial lawyer group, the American Association for Justice, revealed Tuesday that it expects the U.S. Department of Treasury to soon give its members a tax break on contingency fee lawsuits.
Alton and Southern blamed for worker's hearing loss
A railroad worker has filed suit against his employer, alleging he sustained hearing loss because of the work he was forced to perform throughout his career.
Little Caesars sued by employee claiming sexual harassment
A Madison County man has filed suit against Little Caesars, alleging his supervisor sexually harassed him.
Pontoon Beach accident blamed on malfunctioning intersection lights
A driver blames the village of Pontoon Beach for causing his collision at an intersection without a functioning light after a patrolman deserted it.
Madison County gets grant; will host workshop for troubled eens
Madison County has received a grant to aid in the collection of data about abuse and neglect cases.
USPS mailman sues homeowner over lack of stair rail
A postal worker and his wife have filed suit against the owners and occupants of a Hartford home where they say a stairway lacked a railing next to it, causing the mailman to fall.
Collinsville Road accident causes injuries, suit claims
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims crossed into her lane, causing a collision.
Callis keeps lawyers out of suit involving mental health records
Dripps Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis said she was still "keeping the lawyers out" of a suit involving the release of mental health record statements made by a mother describing a daughter's alleged sexual abuse.
Car accident trial continued as parties continue settlement talks
Ruth A trial set next Monday in a 2008 car accident case has been continued to September as the parties appear close to settling their claims.