News from March 2011
Maryland bank argues Gleeson lacked jurisdiction in $7.4 million Cueto award
Trela MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Associate Judge Andrew Gleeson lacked jurisdiction when he ordered owners of a Maryland bank to pay Amiel Cueto $7.4 million, a lawyer for the owners told Fifth District appellate justices on March 1.
Maryville home owners claim Country Mutual underpaid fire loss
A Maryville couple has filed suit against their insurance company, alleging it refuses to reimburse them fully for the damages caused to their home during a fire that occurred more than five years ago.
Illinois Central School District and bus driver named in suit
Perica A Madison County woman sustained head, chest, arm, spleen, kidney and rib injuries when a bus driver failed to obey a traffic light and struck her vehicle.
Granite City woman claims handrail in new home disconnected
Gnavi A Granite City woman claims she sustained a fracture after a piece of her handrail disconnected, causing her to tumble down the stairs.
Edwardsville home owners sue city over water leak
The owners of two Edwardsville properties have filed suit against the city, alleging they sustained more than $50,000 worth of damages to their properties when a water line leak occured.
Son sues driver who allegedly caused fatal crash
The son of a St. Clair County man is suing the woman who allegedly caused the crash that killed his father.
Med-mal complaint filed over blood clot
The family of a deceased woman has filed suit against the doctor and the clinic where the woman was being treated for a sprained left ankle, saying they are to blame for her death, which occurred nearly seven years ago.
Building Products Corp. sues Harris Masonry
A Belleville construction business wants to be paid for merchandise it says it provided to a masonry contractor.
Quarry company sues over unpaid balance
A St. Clair County rock company is suing an Illinois trucking company for allegedly failing to pay for more than $68,000 in services.
Construction supply company sues Chesterfield business over breach claims
An area construction supply company says it is owed more than $176,000 from a landscaping company.
Amtrak passenger claims sudden stopping motion caused her to fall
A railroad company responsible for maintaining the tracks near Granite City is accused of causing a woman to be hurt while riding the train.
Repairman sues Jack in the Box after slipping in store
Mandel A man claims he sustained a tear to the cartilage in his knee after he fell while attempting to repair a soda fountain machine at Jack in the Box.
Rear-end accident in Edwardsville is subject of suit
A Carbondale man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear ended the vehicle in which he was riding.
Cottage Hills man sues over East Alton accident
A Cottage Hills man blames a driver for causing injuries to the man's head, neck, shoulder and back.
Alton accident results in injuries, suit claims
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her after the driver failed to stop at a red light.
Judges will undergo mandatory evaluation in Illinois
Kilbride The Illinois Supreme Court has announced the implementation of a mandatory judicial evaluation program for all circuit and associate judges in the state as the final part of a series of initiatives to improve public confidence in Illinois courts.
Woman sues Illinois American after tripping over meter lid
A woman blames Illinois American Water for allowing one of its meter lids to stick above the ground, allegedly causing her to trip.
Suit filed over Camden County, Mo. property
A Madison County husband and wife accuse another couple of defaulting on an agreement to buy a piece of real estate.
Madison County Motion Docket: March 7-11, 2011
Wednesday, March 9
Worker sues ConocoPhillips, contractors over workplace injury
The owners of a Madison County oil refinery are being accused of providing an unsafe work environment by a construction worker who was allegedly hurt on the job.