News from July 2011
Quest changes attorneys in revealed STD test results suit
Wilson Quest Diagnostics, Inc. has a new lead attorney in a suit filed by a woman claiming that a former Quest employee revealed the results of the plaintiff's sexually transmitted disease (STD) tests to a man both women were romantically involved with.
Justices hear asbestos appeal; Gleeson dismisses cases on forum
Shultz MOUNT VERNON – Oral arguments were heard by Fifth District appellate justices on Wednesday in four consolidated St. Clair County asbestos cases being challenged on forum.
Mental health counselors sued after woman attacked in Alton residence
A Madison County woman has filed a lawsuit against an Alton resident and her counselors claiming she was attacked in the woman's home.
Swansea crash causes injuries, suit claims
A St. Clair County woman is suing the driver of a car that allegedly turned in front of her, allegedly causing a crash in Swansea.
Chamber of Commerce sued over Collinsville Italian Fest injury
Grape stomp A Collinsville man is suing the city's Chamber of Commerce after he allegedly fell off a golf cart being driven by a Chamber representative.
Insurance agent failed to secure Jaguar policy, woman claims
A woman has filed suit against the insurance agent who she claims failed to secure an insurance policy for her Jaguar despite a hefty down payment, causing the woman to go for hundreds of days without a vehicle following a collision.
Granite City homeowners sue insurer for failing to defend builder
A couple wants to see an insurance company pay them more than $400,000 after they say it failed to provide defense for one of the company's insureds, who the couple sued more than three years ago.
Holiday Shores moves for protective order; to file documents under seal in Syngenta atrazine class action
Reeg Lead plaintiff Holiday Shores Sanitary District is asking for a protective order and to file documents under seal in the days leading up to a Friday hearing on a series of discovery disputes that have plagued its proposed class action against Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC.
Farming interest objects to timing of Tillery subpoena in federal atrazine class action; Says it might be planting or spraying fields
Tillery A non-party to a proposed federal class action brought against the makers of the weed killer atrazine has filed an objection to a subpoena arguing that the discovery demand's timing is "unduly burdensome," as it comes during the company's busiest time of year.
Harrison to hear motion to dismiss prisoner's suit against Madison County Sheriff's Office
Hertz Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison II has ordered a pro-se plaintiff brought to court when the judge hears a motion aimed at dismissing his suit against Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz, his department, and a psychiatrist.
Defendant files for summary judgment in Bethalto pizza delivery accident case
Armbruster One the defendants in a personal injury suit stemming from a Bethalto pizza delivery has filed a move seeking summary judgment.
Hylla considering dismissal, summary judgment move in defamation case against Alton Telegraph, reporter
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is considering two moves that could end a defamation of character suit filed against the owner of the Alton Telegraph and one of its reporters.
Godfrey woman claims driver slammed into side of car
A Godfrey woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims slammed into the side of her vehicle as she attempted to cross an intersection.
Route 162 accident causes injuries, suit claims
A Granite City man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.
Kansas plaintiffs dropped from federal Syngenta atrazine class action
Two Kansas cities have been dropped from a proposed multi-state class action against Syngenta Crop Protection LLC and its Swiss parent company Syngenta AG over claims that a weed killer made by the companies contaminates water supplies.
Frazier denies Syngenta move to quash subpoenas to non-parties in atrazine class
Tillery U.S. Magistrate Judge Phillip Frazier rejected a move by Syngenta Crop Protection LLC and its Switzerland-based parent company, Syngenta AG seeking to quash subpoenas issued to 100 non-parties to a federal class action centered on the company's weed killer atrazine.
Husband's suit over wife's death against Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital gets new judge
MacDonald A man's suit filed against Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital over his wife's death in a car crash following her release from the St. Louis hospital has a new judge.
Motion to take St. Stanislaus suit against Greensfelder firm set for hearing next week
Cueto A move to take a legal malpractice case filed by a break-away Roman Catholic church against its former attorneys to a Missouri court is set for hearing next week before a St. Clair County judge.
Madison County Civil Docket : 7/18 - 7/22/2011
Monday, July 18
Truck driver claims copper rolls caused injuries during abrupt stop
A Madison County truck driver says the gate operator at an East Alton brass company caused him to be hurt.