News from August 2012
Serious injuries claimed in I-55 accident
A man is suing the driver he says ran into his vehicle on a St. Clair County interstate.
Couple sues to enforce settlement with contractor
An O'Fallon company is accused of committing an "outrageous" act of fraud to avoid paying a $10,000 court settlement.
Pedestrian in East Alton claims hit and run driver caused shattered leg
Glisson A man claims he was required to undergo surgery on his shattered leg after a driver struck him as he was attempting to cross the street.
I-55 accident subject of Madison County suit
Quigg A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.
Correction
Correction: A Madison County Record story published Aug. 7 involving a lawsuit filed by Robert and Elizabeth Wilson of Missouri against Hamel attorney (and Madison County Circuit Judge candidate) Thomas Burkart incorrectly reported that the lawsuit alleged Burkart requested unreasonable compensation for work as their attorney. The headline on this story also incorrectly stated that the suit was about
Case against Granite City repossession company back in Madison County
Bub A Missouri couple's case against a Granite City vehicle repossession company has returned to Madison County Circuit Court after the defense attempted to remove it to federal court.
Plaintiffs in Prairie Farms case request additional time to disclose experts
Sivia The plaintiffs in a breach of contract suit against Prairie Farms Dairy requested a two-week extension to respond to discovery requests in their six-year-old case against Prairie Farms Dairy.
Woman denies architecture company's affirmative defenses
Matoesian An Edwardsville woman who sued an architecture company alleging she was injured while walking around a building at SIUE has denied the affirmative defenses asserted by defendant FGM Architects.
I-55 driver seeks $50K in damages to compensate for accident
A man is suing the driver he says ran into his vehicle on a St. Clair County interstate.
City of O'Fallon named in personal injury suit
Shevlin An O'Fallon resident is suing the city claiming injuries from falling while attempting to cross a street in the spring.
Lewis Brisbois opens office in Glen Carbon
Bash Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP has opened a new office in Glen Carbon, welcoming Jeffrey Bash as its new managing partner.
Governor's Parkway accident in Edwardsville leads to suit
Schuver A South Roxana man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.
Alleged intoxication caused Wood River accident, suit claims
Glisson A man claims he sustained right shoulder, back and neck injuries after an allegedly intoxicated driver struck his vehicle.
Head-on collision in White County leads to Madison County suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her vehicle head-on, causing her to be flown to a hospital, where she has spent months recovering.
Chicago Bank sues Gateway Hospitality seeking $2.3 million
Franco A bank claims that a Collinsville hospitality company has failed to repay it more than $2 million.
Stephen Tillery's latest cry for help
If you think it's hard to give up using tobacco, imagine how hard it might be to give up suing tobacco companies.
Suit against Burkart seeks proceeds from jury verdict
Former clients of Hamel attorney Tom Burkart have filed a lawsuit against the circuit judge candidate in an attempt to recover proceeds from a jury verdict they won more than a decade ago.
Highland can still undo video gambling
To the Editor:
Route 4 accident blamed on unsafe driver
Kolker A driver who says he was hurt in a crash is suing the estate of a woman who allegedly turned in front of him and caused the collision.
St. Clair County clerk is thrilled with daughter's Olympic silver medal
Linda Harper In the afterglow of seeing her daughter capture a second Olympic medal, Linda Harper of Belleville says she's already saving money for a third trip to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.