News from June 2011
Bayer's German lawyers could face criminal liability over document production in Yaz MDL, defense says
Herndon EAST ST. LOUIS – Drug maker Bayer will expose its German lawyers to criminal prosecution if it discloses their communications in litigation over oral contraceptives, according to Bayer's American lawyers.
Area judicial candidates up for retention in '12
McGlynn With 290 days to go until the state's primary election, it may be early for campaign talk.
Harrison certifies class action against ABN AMRO
Tillery Certifying a class action often complicates a simple matter, but Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison certified one to simplify a complex matter.
Rear-end accident in Godfrey is subject of suit
A Jerseyville woman is suing the driver of a car that allegedly rear-ended her in Godfrey.
Maryville rear-end accident causes injuries, suit claims
A Madison County woman is suing the driver of a car that allegedly rear-ended her in Maryville.
Troy O'Fallon Road accident prompts suit
A Madison County woman is suing two drivers after she was allegedly hurt in a rear-end collision.
Legalities and lacing up under Illinois' Roller Skating Rink Safety Act
It's not just a place for wholesome family fun.
Passenger sues over injuries suffered in O'Fallon accident
A St. Clair County woman is suing the driver of a car that allegedly rear-ended her.
Collinsville accident causes injuries, suit claims
A Collinsville woman is accused of negligence after allegedly turning her car in front of another driver.
Settlement status hearing continued in woman's suit over running teens' collision
Perica A May 25 settlement status hearing has been pushed back to late June in a woman's suit over injuries she suffered when a group of teenagers ran into her in a Granite City park.
Syngenta issues subpoenas to National Resources Defense Council, experts in state atrazine case
Reeg Syngenta Crop Protection Inc. has issued subpoenas to the National Resources Defense Counsel (NRDC) and two of its experts in a proposed Madison County class action over the weed killer atrazine.
Hospital custodian claims soap dispenser injuries
A custodian has filed suit against the manufacturer of a soap dispenser unit after he claims the unit fell from the wall, causing him neck, shoulder and low back injuries.
Renter blames landlords for leaky roof injuries
A St. Clair County woman claims her landlords are responsible for injuries she received when she allegedly slipped on water from a leaky roof.
Pedestrian claims Dollar General failed to provide safe entrance
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against Dollar General, alleging she broke a tooth after tripping on a sidewalk outside the store.
Pharmacist sues Securitas over assault in ESL parking lot
Schuver An Edwardsville man has filed suit against the security company that he claims failed to protect him from being assaulted in a parking lot.
Slippery handrail contributes to woman's fall and $400k lawsuit
A St. Clair County woman and her husband claim the woman sustained injuries to her hands, left knee, back, spine, head and face after falling on stairs leading to her rental residence.
Status conference continued to July in cerebral palsy suit
A status conference in a suit brought by the mother of a girl diagnosed with cerebral palsy following her January 2005 birth has been pushed back.
Pontiac-William Holliday school district sues over flooded building
Kurowski Five years after a new addition was built to one of its schools, the Pontiac-William Holliday School District claims it sustained major damages when an excessive amount of discharge water flooded the recently constructed school structure.
Former worker claims city of East St. Louis should have fired people with less seniority
Strellis A woman claims the city of East St. Louis wrongly terminated her from her position when it should have instead fired people who had less seniority than her.
Woman dismisses suit against roller rink
A Belleville woman has dropped her suit against a local roller rink.