News from September 2011
Congressman calls out asbestos fraud in House hearing
Franks The practice of making duplicate claims from asbestos tort and trust systems was hammered by Rep. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.) during a House subcommittee hearing Friday.
Woman claims neck and back injuries in Godfrey accident
Perica An Alton woman is suing the driver of the car that allegedly rear-ended her while driving in Godfrey.
Wood River accident is subject of suit
A Madison County woman is suing the driver and the owner of a car that allegedly rear-ended her while she was driving in Wood River.
Faith Countryside worker claims he was let go for refusing to lie
A Highland man says he was fired from his job at a nursing home because he refused to lie about another employee's termination.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket: 9/19/2011
Monday, September 19
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket : 9/19 - 9/23/2011
Monday, September 19
Norfolk Southern laborer fears mesothelioma, suit claims
A man fears he will contract mesothelioma after his encounter with asbestos throughout his career with the railroad, according to recently filed court documents.
Couple claims 1-year-old hurt in car accident
A St. Clair County couple and their daughter claim they were hurt when the driver of an SUV allegedly rear-ended them.
Passenger sues Lenzburg woman claiming injuries in drunk driving accident
A Lenzburg woman says her back was broken because a friend drove drunk and crashed into a guardrail.
Man blames Landshire for causing his fall
Nelson A man claims he suffered severe and permanent injuries after he slipped on ice while attempting to make a delivery.
Uncle Ted Organics sued over breach of contract
An O'Fallon company claims another business has failed to pay it more than $200,000 for products delivered to it.
ESL man sues State Farm again over fire claim denial
An East St. Louis man has again filed suit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, alleging it improperly denied his claim for damages to his home caused after vandalism and a fire.
Paying for unneeded protection
If you've ever been to downtown St. Louis, or any similar downtown area, you may have encountered the young urban entrepreneur. When you park on the street in a slightly seedy area, he mysteriously appears just as you're stepping out of your car and offers to "watch" it for a reasonable fee.
Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber hosts meet and greet; Judges and other officials slated to attend
The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meet and greet event featuring state and local public officials from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19 at the Edwardsville Gun Club, located at 4104 Staunton Rd. in Edwardsville.
Passenger claims driver drove through red light
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims collided with the vehicle in which he was riding.
Woman claims injuries in I-255 rear-end accident
A St. Jacob woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.
GJN attorney reappointed to National Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules
Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court John G. Roberts, Jr. has appointed bankruptcy attorney David A. Lander of Gallop, Johnson & Neuman in St. Louis to serve a second, three-year term on the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules, a unit of the nation's Judiciary system whose members develop policy and recommendations generally impacting all U.S. bankruptcy courts and their procedures.
Route 161 crash is subject of suit
A driver is asking to be paid more than $50,000 by the woman who allegedly crashed into him on a Swansea roadway.
Oral arguments in McLean County asbestos conspiracy case canceled
Wylder SPRINGFIELD – As James Wylder of Bloomington awaited an opportunity to rescue his asbestos conspiracy theory in oral arguments at the Fourth District appellate court, the court canceled his date.
Tractor trailer failed to keep rig under control, suit claims
A man has filed suit against the driver of a tractor trailer who he claims collided with his vehicle while attempting to make a left-hand turn.