News from March 2011
Hospitals don't have to pay lawyers on personal injury liens, high court rules
Burke SPRINGFIELD – Hospitals that collect on liens against judgments in personal injury suits don't have to pay lawyers who win the suits, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on March 24.
Syngenta hearing moved as discovery disputes continue in atrazine class action
Reeg A Friday hearinA Friday hearing is off in one of a series of proposed class actions brought against the makers of the weed killer atrazine.
Crowder class certification reversed at Fifth District; Case against Safeco involved 14 states, 14 years
Mullendore MOUNT VERNON – Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder improperly certified a class action against Safeco Insurance, Fifth District appeals judges ruled on March 25.
Case management order entered in bar owner's dispute with former attorney
The course is set in bar owner Gary Lutman's suit against his former attorney, John Leskera, over Leskera's alleged mishandling of legal matters including a suit against the Village of Maryville and its police department.
Matoesian to hear motions in former client's suit against Goldenberg firm; plaintiff wants $25K settlement enforced
Papa Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian is set to hear motions in a suit filed by a woman who alleges that her attorneys from the firm now known as Goldenberg Heller Antognoli Rowland and Short botched her husband's asbestos claims and cost her settlement money.
Hylla set to open medical malpractice suit against doctor, Heartland Health
Schoen A medical malpractice and wrongful death suit filed against the owners of Heartland Healthcare and a woman's doctor over an alleged failure to diagnose colon cancer is set to open at trial Monday.
Illinois Supreme Court says no to $40 baggage fee suit against AA
Freeman SPRINGFIELD (Legal Newsline) - The Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week that a Northbrook woman cannot continue with her lawsuit against American Airlines over a $40 baggage fee.
Mudge denies summary judgment moves in Olin roller conveyor belt injury suit
Dripps Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge has denied two moves for summary judgment filed by two companies sued by a man who was injured by a rolling conveyor belt six years ago.
Bar fight results in woman's broken leg, suit claims
A Madison County woman wants to be paid more than $50,000 after her leg was allegedly broken in a bar fight.
Dorsey couple accused of violating Animal Control Act
A Dorsey couple is accused of allowing their dogs to attack a man while he mowed a lawn.
Granite City crash results in injuries and suit
A Madison County woman is suing the driver and owner of a car that allegedly crashed into her.
Title company sued for not discovering second mortgage
A Madison County title company is suing one of its contractors for allegedly failing to fulfill its agreement.
Fatal Godfrey accident is subject of suit
The mother of a recently deceased man blames a driver for causing her son's death, saying the driver traveled too fast and failed to yield the right-of-way.
Citibank sues over promissory note
A bank claims a Bethalto man has failed to repay it more than $60,000.
Motorcyclist claims injuries in Madison accident
A Madison County man claims he sustained head, ribs, clavicle, chest, shoulder, neck and back injuries after a driver struck him while he rode on his motorcycle.
Ink dot sticks on J.C. Penney shopper's shoe; injured woman sues
Perica A woman claims she suffered permanent injuries to her left shoulder, left knee, right ankle and lower back after falling at a clothing store.
Med mal suit over brain herniation filed in Madison County
An Illinois woman and her husband have filed suit against the doctors and medical centers they blame for allowing the woman to experience a brain herniation.
Norfolk Southern blamed for worker's injuries
A former Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee claims he sustained severe and permanent injuries to his spine, knee and shoulders because of repetitive injuries caused by his work for the railroad.
Alton bar sued over woman's fall in hole
A woman claims she sustained $5,000 in medical costs and $400 in lost wages after falling in a hole at an Alton lounge.
Poplar Street Bridge accident causes injuries, suit claims
A Madison County man is accused of causing a three-car crash while crossing a bridge in Missouri.