News from September 2011
Napp receives computer forensics training
Napp Madison County Associate Circuit Judge Kyle Napp recently attended the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) in Birmingham, Ala.
Amsted Rail Co. sued by worker claiming retaliatory discharge
A Cahokia man says he was fired from his railroad company job after filing a workers' compensation claim.
Swansea nursing home sues former resident claiming fraud
A Swansea nursing home claims one of its former residents engaged in fraud and owes it more than $5,000.
Godfrey woman claims doctor failed to monitor pre-cancerous condition
A Godfrey woman blames her doctor for failing to closely monitor a pre-cancerous condition and allowing a cancer to grow undetected.
Time running out on Dem bill intended to thwart ballot decision review
Clayborne SPRINGFIELD – St. Clair County Democrats tried to pass a law thwarting Supreme Court review of their decision to remove a Republican from the ballot last November.
Second hand asbestos exposure case set for oral arguments; Expanded liability on the line in Simpkins v. CSX
Tauber SPRINGFIELD – Cynthia Simpkins pleads she'll lack a remedy for her late mother's injuries if the Illinois Supreme Court rejects her claim of second hand asbestos exposure against CSX Transportation, but CSX found she settled 13 other claims in the same suit.
Saline Township's motion to dismiss sexual harassment cases in court Sept. 23
Saline Township's motion for dismissal with prejudice and final and appealable order from six sexual harassment and battery suits will be heard by Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 23.
Boat owners want City of Alton to answer interrogatories
Bradley Boat owners Layne and Leslee Gibson are asking Madison County Circuit Judge Ann Callis to order the City of Alton to answer their interrogatories and requests for production in a property damage lawsuit.
Asbestos fraud the subject of House hearing
Franks WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A House subcommittee plans to hold a hearing on fraud and abuse in the asbestos compensation system on Friday.
Madison County Civil Dockets: 9/12 - 9/16/2011
Monday, Sept. 12
Illinois Hospitals Key to Jobs and the Economy
As President Obama focuses on job creation when he unveils his American Jobs Act proposal, it is important to note that one sector continues to create jobs during this fragile economy: hospitals and health care. Even though there was no net increase overall in jobs nationwide in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that hospitals added nearly 8,000 jobs that month and 75,000 more jobs
Morgan's lawyer asks judge for guidance in dealing with health issues
ST. LOUIS - An attorney representing former St. Louis County planning commission chairman Douglas Morgan is asking a federal judge for guidance in dealing with his client's health problems.
Dodge Moving worker claims he was fired after comp claim
A St. Clair County man is suing his former employer, claiming the O'Fallon moving company fired him for filing a workers' compensation claim after being hurt on the job.
Facebook law issues 'not yet ripe' for decision, Tillery lawyer says
Brown EAST ST. LOUIS – Aaron Zigler of Korein Tillery class action law firm claims owners of Facebook break state law when they publish product endorsements of adolescents, but he hasn't identified the law he believes they break.
Rex Carr employee suing insurer over disability payment reduction
A St. Louis man is suing his insurance carrier, accusing the company of not paying his entire disability claim.
Chicago men claim they were not given VIP treatment at East St. Louis nightclub
Three Chicago men who claim they were beat up by employees of an East St. Louis nightclub have refiled a lawsuit against the club and its owner.
Bayer targeted by 53 plaintiffs in St. Clair County 'Yaz' suit
O'Malley An additional 53 people from across the country have filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the birth control pill Yasmin and Yaz in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Schnucks, Coke and Pepsi sued over woman's empty pallet injury
A Washington Park woman is taking an East St. Louis grocery store and two soda companies to court after she allegedly tripped over a pallet in an aisle.
Alton casino sued over patron's walkway injuries
A Missouri man sustained injuries to his left shoulder, left wrist, back and neck following a fall at Alton Gaming Company, according to recently filed court documents.
Benzene suit against Shell, BP claims Roxana exposure may cause leukemia
Steuterman A woman claims she contracted a disease that could develop into leukemia after being exposed to benzene while growing up near a Shell Oil plant.