News from 2010
Rand's asbestos report shows lucrative outcome for lawyer trust fund managers
Kazan Giants of asbestos litigation hold half the power in seven trust funds that paid $2.4 billion in claims in 2008, according to tables in a new Rand Corporation report.
Status conference set in Venezia wrongful death suit
Schottel A status conference is set in a wrongful death suit filed the parents of a woman murdered by a convicted racketeer.
Redbox moves for protective order in proposed class action
Young The owner of the DVD rental kiosks found at many supermarkets and other stores is moving for a protective order in a class action pending in St. Clair County.
Frank Scott Parkway accident causes injuries, suit says
Two people have filed suit against the driver who they claim caused them to sustain neck, shoulder and low back injuries after rear-ending their vehicle.
Madison County Veterans' Court wins national award
Romani The Madison County Veterans' Court has won a $10,000 national award.
Cueto approves $55k for attorneys in Kmart class action; class members get $5 off coupons
Cueto Members of a St. Clair County class action against Kmart and Sears Roebuck and Co. will receive two vouchers for $5 off any $20 Kmart purchase, according to an order signed by Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto.
Collinsville restaurant sued over customer's slip on black ice
A woman has filed suit against a Collinsville restaurant, alleging she fractured her elbow, pelvis and tailbone after falling on black ice in a parking lot.
Brick supplier sues for $1.2 million over rejected orders
A brick supplier has filed suit against a company that failed to follow through on its promise to purchase specially ordered brick.
East St. Louis accident is subject of suit
An East St. Louis man claims he sustained injuries when a driver attempted to make a left-hand turn in front of him.
Construction company blamed for raw sewage backup
After paying more than $50,000 to Bethalto residents who claimed raw sewage backed into their homes, the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association filed suit against the construction company it claims bears responsibility for the mess.
GE claims trucking company breached contract
General Electric has filed suit against a trucking company and its owners after it says the company reneged on a promise to buy more than $150,000 worth of trucks and equipment.
Renters sue landlord over fire deaths
In a recently filed lawsuit, a woman blames her landlords for the deaths of her son and granddaughter in a fire at a residence the woman rented.
Crowder officially takes over asbestos; hands off other cases to Stack
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder has taken official control over one of the busiest asbestos dockets in the nation -- while in the meantime handing off most of her non-asbestos cases to Circuit Judge Daniel Stack.
Neck injuries claimed in I-64 accident
A woman claims she sustained neck, shoulder and low back injuries after an intoxicated driver struck her on the interstate.
Paralysis claimed in Millstadt workplace accident
A man and his wife have filed suit against five companies they blame for causing the man to be paralyzed after he fell from a lift.
Trial moved in sexual misconduct case against O'Fallon #203
A trial in a case against O'Fallon School District 203 brought by the mother of a student who allegedly had a sexual relationship with her music teacher has been moved.
Hylla set to hold pre-trial in State Farm breach of contract case
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is set to hold a pre-trial conference Thursday in a breach of contract suit brought against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company.
Jury finds for doctor a second time in retrial of '03 med mal case
Carr A Madison County jury has found for a Collinsville family practice doctor for the second time, after a retrial of a seven-year old medical malpractice suit.
O'Fallon accident is subject of St. Clair County suit
A St. Clair County woman claims she suffered injuries to her head, neck, shoulder, back, pelvis, right arm and right leg during a collision.
Injuries claimed in Greenmount Crossing accident
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck him as he was standing behind his vehicle.