News from 2010
Norfolk Southern blamed for worker's injuries
A former railroad worker has filed suit against Norfolk Southern Railway, alleging he developed numerous injuries because of the nature of his employment.
Alton demolished building before it had title, suit claims
A company claims the city of Alton destroyed its belongings when it demolished a duplex housing the property.
Defense cross examines benzene expert as suit's trial continues
An attorney for 3M hammered at an expert witness who claims that benzene found in the company's adhesives and other products led plaintiff Veto Kleinaitis to develop a form of cancer five years ago.
Judge denies plaintiff third trial in '98 personal injury suit
Dripps Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison II declined to give the plaintiff in a 12-year old personal injury suit a third chance before a jury.
Wrong sections of building destroyed by wrecking companies, suit claims
An investment group has filed suit against the wrecking companies that it claims wrongly destroyed sections of its property.
Cell phone distraction caused accident, suit claims
A Madison County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to stop at a red light while distracted by her cell phone or car radio, causing a collision.
Quincy demolition crew fears asbestos exposure will cause cancer
Gori Four men claim they fear they will develop cancer after they helped demolish a building containing asbestos that they had been told contained none.
BNSF Railroad sued over worker's cancer death
A woman has filed suit against the railroad where she claims her husband was exposed to hazardous chemicals, causing him to develop cancer and die.
Plaintiff testifies in benzene case as trial opens second week
Gianaris Plaintiff Veto Kleinaitis took the stand Tuesday morning and testified into the afternoon about his work with products he claims contain the benzene that caused his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Harrison set to hear plaintiff's plea for third trial in '98 case
Dripps Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison II will hear a plea for a new trial in a more than decade old personal injury suit on Wednesday.
Case against Wal-Mart and doctor involving trip and Fentanyl, in court
Defranco A case management conference will be held tomorrow in a wrongful death suit brought against Wal-Mart Stores Inc., a physician and his practice.
Driver claims injuries in O'Fallon accident
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims struck his vehicle head on, causing him to suffer great pain and anguish.
Father sues over son's dog bite injuries
The father of a boy who was attacked by a dog has filed suit against the dog's owner.
West Boulevard accident is subject of St. Clair County suit
A woman has filed suit against a driver who she claims disobeyed a traffic signal and caused a collision.
Legal misrepresentation case against St. Louis law firm set for case management
Matoesian A case against a law firm that allegedly botched a workers' compensation claim is set for case management on ednesday.
Case over botched paternity test set for case management Wednesday
Ruth A case brought by a man who claims a laboratory failed to follow procedures and botched a paternity test more than a decade ago is set for case management on Wednesday.
American Tax Relief failed to relieve taxes, suit claims
A St. Clair County company has filed suit against American Tax Relief, alleging it paid American Tax Relief more than $50,000, but did not receive any of the promised tax breaks.
Sanford Brown class action set for case management Wednesday
Stack A class action suit against Sanford Brown colleges and their owner is set for case management before a new judge on Wednesday.
Callis to hold pre-trial in rear-end accident suit
Callis Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis will preside over a pre-trial conference in a rear-end accident suit Sept. 3.
Jackson County man sues Illinois Secretary of State office over termination
A Jackson County man claims the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State wrongly discharged him from his job as an investigator after finding him to be deeply depressed.