News from September 2011
More asbestos suits filed in St. Clair County
Gori More asbestos lawsuits have been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County's asbestos docket.
Conrail worker claims he fears mesothelioma
Gavin A former railroad worker claims he fears contracting mesothelioma after he inhaled asbestos dust and fibers throughout his career.
More Avandia suits filed against GSK in St. Clair County
Driscoll An additional two plaintiffs say GlaxoSmithKline was wrong in selling a diabetes drug without first warning of potential serious side effects, including heart attacks and congestive heart failure, from which they suffered.
Homes by Deesign sues seller over utility rebates
Niehoff A St. Clair County company claims it was cheated out of substantial amounts of money by the Missouri company that sold it property.
I-55 accident blamed on Schlumberger Technology driver
Smith A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her vehicle while she was operating it on Interstate 55.
Prosthetic leg manufacturer sued after device falls off man on riding lawnmower
Wallach A man has filed suit against the manufacturer of a mechanism utilized on prosthetic devices after he claims his prosthetic leg detached while he was driving a riding lawn mower, causing him to crash.
Lawyer's suit over share of $10.5 million Connors' settlement at trial
Jimmy Connors A lawsuit involving former law partners Michael Constance and Edward Brennan over a $10.5 million settlement reached with their former client, tennis star Jimmy Connors, is at trial in St. Clair County.
Tenants sue over mold in leased O'Fallon home
Members of an O'Fallon family are suing the owner and manager of the home they were living in after it was allegedly found to have multiple moisture and mold problems.
Class action filed against Asset Acceptance over debt asssignments
A St. Clair County man has filed a class action claim against a debt collection agency for allegedly assigning debts improperly.
Madison and St. Clair counties spent $3.1 million in litigation costs last year, study says
Akin Madison and St. Clair County governments spent a combined $3.1 million dollars defending against lawsuits in 2010, according to a study released today from Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW).
Willowcreek Rehab sued over resident's death
The family of a deceased Belleville man says the lack of care he received at a St. Clair nursing home is to blame for his death.
Ex-wife causes man to lose job as security officer, suit claims
A man claims he lost his job as a security officer after his ex-wife allegedly made false, libelous statements against him.
Bench gives way at Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits, suit claims
Roth A man has filed suit against Popeye's restaurant, alleging he sustained leg and back injuries after a chair collapsed when he sat in it.
Passenger claims driver ran off the road in heavy fog
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims ran off the side of the road and into a pole while she was riding in his vehicle.
Med mal complaint claims wife's heart attack went undiagnosed
A man has filed suit against the doctor who he claims failed to diagnose his wife as suffering from a heart attack.
Pregnancy was reason for woman's termination, suit alleges
A Shiloh woman claims she lost her job because of her pregnancy.
Teezer's patron claims spinal cord injuries during bar fight
A Caseyville man claims he sustained spinal cord compression injuries during a bar fight.
Madison County Auditor sues over Godfrey accident
A man claims he sustained injuries to his ribs after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way at a red light.
Sauget sues man arrested at Pop's over officer's injuries
The Village of Sauget wants the court to order a man to repay it the more than $90,000 in workers' compensation it had to pay to a police officer after the man resisted arrest.
Fatal accident at Litchfield lake is subject of wrongful death suit
Napp A Madison County man is accused of being drunk when he drove his boat into a Godfrey girl, killing her.