News from October 2011
Medstar allegedly left patient unattended; Fatal injuries resulted, suit claims
The fiance of a recently deceased man has filed suit against the ambulance company that she claims failed to properly supervise the man as he utilized a wheelchair lifting device, allowing him to fall from the device and strike his head on the ground.
Pharmacy dispensed pain med instead of anti-depressant, suit claims
A woman claims her son, who was prescribed anti-depressants, had been mistakenly taking a pain medication for nearly a month before the mishap was discovered.
Affirmative named in auto accident suit as parties argue over who is responsible
Knapp A man claims he sustained back, lung, left shoulder and neck injuries after he was ejected from a vehicle during a collision.
Swansea eye doctor named in med mal complaint
A woman has filed suit against the Swansea doctor who she claims performed a number of unnecessary surgeries on her eyes, significantly impacting her ability to see.
Trial involving $10.5 million Connors' settlement expected to go into its sixth week
A battle between former law partners Michael Constance and Edward Brennan over a $10.5 million settlement is going into its sixth week, in a bench trial before St. Clair County Associate Judge Andrew Gleeson.
State Farm seeks reimbursement in motorcycle crash claim
The insurance company that paid the benefits of a man and woman involved in a motorcycle accident in Fairview Heights wants to be reimbursed by the driver that allegedly caused the crash.
Car makers not responsible for freak accidents
As we had long advocated and anticipated, the Illinois Supreme Court has reversed the $43 million judgment against Ford Motor Co. in the Jablonski case.
Review denied for Syngenta and Heartland Institute; Third parties in atrazine class action lose
Bast SPRINGFIELD – Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge must carry out Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's order requiring agricultural trade groups, researchers and consultants to disclose their activities to Stephen Tillery, who hasn't sued any of them.
Lincoln Middle School students take history tour in downtown Edwardsville
Seventh grade students from Vicki Bugger's class at Lincoln Middle School took an annual historical walking tour of downtown Edwardsville on Oct. 7. In this photo, they are looking at the historical Wildey Theater. Pam Smith, a volunteer from the Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted the tour. Bugger explained the students were to write stories about what they learned after the tour.
Rankin named chair of DRI's class action specialized litigation group
Rankin W. Jason Rankin, partner with the firm of HeplerBroom LLC, has been named chair of the Class Action Specialized Litigation Group of DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar (DRI).
Leible joins HeplerBroom as associate
Leible ST. LOUIS – Lindsay Leible has joined HeplerBroom LLC in the St. Louis office as an associate attorney with an emphasis in civil defense and litigation.
J&J Sweet Tooth II owes CIT, suit claims
Buck A lender claims J&J Sweet Tooth II failed to repay it more than $300,000 it borrowed.
Regal Beagle attack subject of personal injury suit
A Madison County man is suing a Godfrey bar and the man he says attacked him there.
First Clover Leaf sues to recover $1 million from investment company
Antognoli A Madison County investment company is accused of failing to repay more than $1 million dollars worth of loans to a local bank.
Garman dissent: Justices unwisely postponed decision on $10 billion Tillery verdict
Garman SPRINGFIELD – Supreme Court Justices unwisely postponed their day of decision on Stephen Tillery's bid to restore a $10 billion judgment against cigarette maker Philip Morris, according to Justice Rita Garman.
Lakin class actions filed on eve of CAFA end on the same day at high court
Lakin SPRINGFIELD – Class actions that the former Lakin Law Firm started against insurers Travelers and Safeco on the same day ended in failure on the same day.
Cueto won't seek retention in 2012
Cueto St. Clair County Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto will not seek retention in 2012, according to a report in the Belleville News-Democrat.
Route 159 accident causes injuries to children, suit claims
A minivan driver claims a driver rear-ended his vehicle after he stopped for a school bus.
Passenger claims injuries as driver backed out of parking space
The passenger in a vehicle alleges he sustained neck, shoulder and back injuries after a driver hit the driver's side of the vehicle in which he rode.
Neck and back injuries claimed in I-55 accident
A St. Clair County woman claims she sustained neck and back injuries after a driver caused a multi-car collision.