News from April 2011
PKM conveyor belt injury trial pushed off; had been set today
Dripps A trial involving conveyor belt injuries suffered at an East Alton Olin plant has been continued.
Madison County wannabe
Jimmy Durante had a stock response when someone tried to horn in on his performance: "Everybody wants to get into the act!"
Lawyers Gone Wild
Are more lawsuits the answer to our sluggish economy? Certain trial lawyers seem to think so. They are working hard to make lawsuits a growing and thriving industry. They are exhibiting the same zeal, entrepreneurialism, and creativity as the small business innovators who are leading our economic recovery. The difference is that lawsuits undermine businesses of all sizes, our competitiveness, and our
'Hidden Lawsuit Tax' adds to already heavy tax burden
Akin Tax Day has become a national day of protest as thousands of Americans gather in cities all across the state to voice their concern about the tax and spend policies coming out of Washington and Springfield.
Attorney sues Courtney, Clark & Associates over unpaid fees
Ripplinger A Belleville law firm is accused of not paying one of its attorneys for work done on several cases.
Swansea man sues debt collectors
A Swansea man is accusing two debt collection companies of consumer fraud after they allegedly harassed him about a debt.
Big Dog Treestand sued by fallen hunter
A Belleville man is suing the maker and seller of a hunting tree stand after he allegedly fell while using it.
Greenmount Road rear-end accident results in injuries, suit claims
A woman claims she experienced pain and suffering after a driver failed to stop behind her for traffic.
Hookers sue Belleville roller skating rink
A St. Clair County woman is suing a Belleville skating rink after she allegedly hurt herself while rollerskating.
St. Clair County Reglan suit includes 70 plaintiffs
O'Malley A group of 70 plaintiffs have filed suit against the companies that they claim failed to warn them of neurological movement disorders associated with the gastrointestinal medications they were taking.
More asbestos suits filed in St. Clair County
Gori Two new asbestos lawsuits have been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County's asbestos docket.
Stack mediating Bayer MDL disputes in Amsterdam
Stack EAST ST. LOUIS – In nationwide litigation over Bayer contraceptives, U.S. District Judge David Herndon includes retired judge Dan Stack and excludes the public.
Alton rear-end accident is subject of suit
Hoerman A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended the vehicle in which she was riding as a backseat passenger.
Passengers claim injuries in Frank Scott Parkway accident
Four people claim they sustained numerous injuries, including neck, shoulder and low back injuries, after a driver rear-ended the vehicle in which they rode.
Wood River accident is subject of suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her in the middle of an intersection.
Status conference moved to June in family's suit against car jackers
A status conference in a suit filed by a family allegedly injured in a collision stemming from a car-jacking has been moved to June.
No action since January in Redbox class action
There has been no action since January in a proposed class action over the late fees charged by the owner of RedBox video rental kiosks commonly found at grocery and other stores.
County board member's personal injury suit moved to October
An October status conference has been set in a personal injury suit filed by a St. Clair County board member.
Cahokia school district suit over girl's sexual assault moved to July
Ohl A status conference has been moved to July in a suit brought against Cahokia Unit School District #187 by a mother who claims bad security led to her daughter's sexual assault.
Federal Syngenta atrazine suit continues as five hour settlement conference comes to nothing
Tillery A five hour settlement conference did not result in the end of a federal class action suit brought against the maker of the popular weed killer atrazine.