News from January 2012
Parents sue Pfizer over birth defects allegedly caused by Zoloft
Cueto A group of parents who claim their children suffered severe birth defects because of Zoloft has filed a lawsuit against the drug's manufacturer.
'Potentially intoxicated' woman claims driver abandoned her on Route 143
A Madison County woman claims she was abandoned in the middle of a highway where she was struck by a vehicle, causing her to sustain brain damage and to become paralyzed.
Banquet facility owner denies allegations against it, demands jury trial
Kujawa A banquet facility owner has denied the allegations against it in its answer to a lawsuit filed in St. Clair County.
Gallop to launch charitable awareness initiative this month
Campbell The Gallop law firm of St. Louis is launching a charitable awareness and fundraising initiative called "The Year of Making a Difference" to benefit local non-profit enterprises that assist people who may be impoverished, sick, disabled, or looking for a second chance in life, including children, adults, senior citizens and military personnel.
Ten HeplerBroom attorneys named 'Super Lawyers' and five named 'Rising Stars'
Broom HeplerBroom announces that 10 of its attorneys have been named 2012 Illinois Super Lawyers and five of its attorneys have been named Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
Zupanci and Stufflebeam elected partners at HeplerBroom
Zupanci Attorneys Dede Zupanci and Patrick Stufflebeam have been elected partners of HeplerBroom LLC. Zupanci and Stufflebeam work in the Edwardsville office.
HeplerBroom partner becomes member of TIDA
Reda Michael Reda, partner with HeplerBroom LLC, has been approved for membership with TIDA (the Trucking Industry Defense Association).
Highland Supply sues Milgro over unpaid debt
An Illinois corporation claims a Utah company owes it more than $50,000 for materials it supplied.
Wal-Mart blamed for customer's trip on wet floor
A St. Clair County woman says she was hurt when she allegedly slipped on a wet floor while shopping at a Collinsville Wal-Mart.
McDonald's and truck driver sued over Alton rear-end accident
A Madison County woman is suing the driver of a McDonald's truck that she says rear-ended her while driving in Alton.
Fairview Heights property owner sues over delinquency
The owner of a piece of Fairview Heights property claims its tenant has failed to make rental payments.
Shooting at East St. Louis nightclub results in suit
Langdon and Emison An East St. Louis man claims he sustained kidney injuries after he was shot at an East St. Louis night club.
Mouse in Mountain Dew case goes viral
A Madison County personal injury lawsuit involving a dead mouse and a can of Mountain Dew has drawn international headlines.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: 1/12/2012
Thursday, January 13
Madison County Asbestos Jury Dockets: 1/9/2012
Monday, January 9
Man claims sister's throat slashed by husband in wrongful death lawsuit
Brown The brother of a recently deceased woman claims in recently filed court documents that her husband killed her by slitting her throat.
Edwardsville Moto Mart sued by customer over icy walkway
Glisson A Madison County man is suing the owners and operators of an Edwardsville convenience store, claiming he slipped and fell on an icy walkway.
Progressive Preferred sued by couple over ER medical bills
An Edwardsville couple is suing a Madison County insurance company they claim failed to reimburse medical bills as promised.
Collinsville and Ameren sued by man who falls in sidewalk hole
A man has filed suit against the city of Collinsville and Illinois Power after he claims he fell in a hole Illinois Power had drilled in the middle of a sidewalk.
Tattoo artist sues Alton cop claiming battery and trespass
Falb An Alton police officer entered a tattoo artist's workplace in an attempt to serve a subpoena and ended up assaulting the artist, according to recently filed court documents.