News from October 2011
Gateway Convention Center and exhibitor sued over visitor's trip on display
A Caseyville woman says the owner of a construction company and the owners and operators of an event center are to blame after she allegedly tripped over one of the displays during a home show.
Wild Country bouncer rams man's head into railing, suit claims
Gorman A Collinsville night club is accused of negligence after a bouncer allegedly rammed a man's head into a railing and threw him to the ground.
City of East St. Louis sued over 2-inch sidewalk discrepancy
Anderson An Edwardsville man has filed suit against the city of East St. Louis, alleging he fractured a bone near his right eye and his cheek bone after tripping on an uneven sidewalk.
Media company sues hotel owner claiming sign blocks billboard
An example of a DDI Media billboard An Illinois advertising company says a sign at an Alton hotel is blocking one of its billboards and wants the hotel to remove it.
Closing arguments set Thursday in former law partners' dispute over Connors' settlement
A trial involving a $10.5 million settlement is expected to close Thursday morning in St. Clair County after six weeks of heated discussions between former law partners Michael Constance and Edward Brennan.
US Steel worker sues for not being recalled
A Madison County man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging he was laid off in retaliation for making a complaint about his employer's actions that he thought violated the Illinois Human Rights Act.
Popcorn plant workers claim pulmonary issues after diacetyl exposure
Burcham Six women claim they suffer from varying ailments, including lung cancer, after they were exposed to diacetyl, a hazardous, naturally occurring substance throughout their careers.
Madison County Asbestos Dockets: 10/19/2011 and 10/21/2011
Wednesday, October 19
Madison County Civil Docket: 10/17-10/21/2011
Monday, October 17
Appellate Court reverses lower court in spoliation of evidence issue
Wexstten The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed a St. Clair County ruling, finding for the plaintiffs in a 2002 injury case presided over by former Circuit Judge Michael O'Malley.
Rear-end accident in Bethalto is subject of suit
A Madison County woman is suing the driver she says was responsible for a rear-end crash that allegedly injured her and her daughter.
Woman claims injuries in Highway 50 accident
A Belleville woman claims she sustained head, jaw and mouth injuries after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way at a stop sign.
The science of asbestos: A survey of experts
Carbone WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - There are some who say all forms of asbestos are unsafe and to be exposed to any amount is hazardous, while others say that one form of asbestos can be handled safely. Then there are some who are not sure.
Driver accused of causing crash on Landmarks in Alton
Darr A Bloomington man is accused of turning left in front of another driver, causing a crash in Alton.
Man claims repressed memory in priest abuse suit against Diocese of Belleville
An Illinois man has filed suit against a former Catholic priest who has already settled numerous lawsuits for millions of dollars, alleging he was abused by the priest for two years. In addition, the man names the Diocese of Belleville as a defendant, saying it attempted to conceal the priest's previous sexual abuse of children.
State Farm sues to recover payout to insured
The insurance provider for a Madison County man wants to be reimbursed money the company paid out after the policy holder was allegedly hit while driving in Collinsville.
Defendant seeks dismissal from asbestos case due to lack of evidence
Svajgl One of multiple defendants in an asbestos contamination case is hoping Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder will dismiss the company from the case, said its company's attorney James Svajgl.
Ohio claimant files asbestos suit in St. Clair County
Gori Another asbestos lawsuit has been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County's asbestos docket.
Ruth continues trial after plaintiff's lawyer experiences death in family
Dripps Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth has continued a personal injury trial that was set to begin today.
Security failed to respond to senior's emergency, suit says
Zalasky A woman has filed suit against the apartment complex where her recently deceased mother lived, alleging its security personnel failed to timely respond to her mother's complaints of being short of breath.