News from May 2012
Driver accused of rear-ending vehicle on Greenmount Road
A St. Clair County woman is suing the driver of the car that allegedly rear-ended her while she was driving in Shiloh.
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket : 5/14/2012
Monday, May 14
Car accident plaintiff awarded $40K by Madison County jury
Glisson Glisson requested the jury award Wallace, 84, $103,407 during closing arguments. Allstate Insurance Company offered $3,000 before the trial and increased the number to $10,000 during the trial. Glisson's settlement demand was $20,000.
Madison County Civil Docket: 5/14/2012
Monday, May 14
Memorial patient claims employees allegedly caused him to break femur
A man claims doctors at Protestant Memorial Medical Center caused him to sustain a broken left leg.
Anderson Hospital and doctor sued over surgery-related injury
A woman has filed suit against a doctor at Anderson Hospital, alleging she sustained a tear in her hip during a surgery.
Trial this week in Matoesian's courtroom over 2010 car wreck
Glisson A trial started Monday in Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian's courtroom over a 2010 car wreck on the intersection of College and Jackson Avenues in Alton.
Maryville police officer's suit over car wreck at trial in Hylla's court
Hylla Officer suing woman for striking his vehicle while making a traffic stop
Karmeier to administer oath to new attorneys
Karmeier Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will administer the attorney's oath to 96 new lawyers who will be admitted to practice in Illinois on Thursday.
Business partner accused of taking over development company; Suit seeks 25 years of pay back
Cates A man accused of illegally taking over a Monroe County development venture is being asked to pay back all of the money he made during a 25-year-partnership.
Garbage truck driver sued over pedestrian's fatal injuries
The driver of a waste disposal truck is accused of killing a St. Clair County man who was crossing the street in East St. Louis.
Cabinet maker claims exposure to toxic chemicals
Carlson A man who works for a Clinton County cabinet company says he developed respiratory problems after he was exposed to toxic chemicals in the machinery.
A person of good name, fame and reputation
If you've ever been accused of stealing, you know what a distressing experience it is.
Heartland continues to fight 'Fakegate'
To the Editor:
Insurer sued over policyholder's under-insured coverage
Members of a St. Clair County family say an insurance carrier refuses to negotiate a settlement after they were allegedly hurt in a crash with an underinsured driver in Belleville.
Couple seeks $182K over unpaid loan
Beseau A New Athens man is accused of owing more than $182,000 to a St. Clair County couple after he allegedly failed to pay off a loan.
Five sue over rear-end collision in Alton
Five people claim they sustained head and neck injuries after a driver collided with the vehicle in which they were riding.
Med mal complaint against St. Anthony's claims doctor failed to intubate patient
A man has filed suit against the doctor who he claims caused him brain damage when the doctor failed to adequately treat him after he arrived at the hospital unresponsive.
Ladder collapse causes injuries, claims suit against Totall Metal
A man has filed suit against the company where he claims he was working when he fell from a ladder that collapsed.
Wal-Mart sued over customer's trip in parking lot
A man claims he sustained various injuries, including a dislocated joint, after slipping on snow in Walmart's parking lot.