News from September 2012
Insurer sues title company over Hamel lease
Mueller An insurance company claims it incurred more than $50,000 in defense costs after a title company wrongly issued a lease on a Hamel property.
Pedestrian claims mental distress after nearly getting hit by vehicles in accident
Hadowsky A woman claims she suffered from mental distress after she was nearly hit by a vehicle as she was walking down the sidewalk.
Former Alton credit union supervisor claims Whistle Blower Act violated
Falb The former supervisor of an Alton credit union claims the president of the company wrongly accused her of stealing $2,000 from the credit union, causing her to lose her job.
Granite City accident causes injuries, suit claims
A man has filed suit against the two drivers who he claims rear-ended his vehicle as he slowed for traffic.
More asbestos suits filed in St. Clair County; High court to hear forum arguments Wednesday
Gori On Wednesday, the Illinois Supreme Court will hear arguments in Walter Fennell v. Illinois Central Railroad Co., a case arising from St. Clair County that deals with the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
Route 157 accident near SIUE is subject of suit
Giacoletto A man claims he suffered severe injuries after a driver struck his vehicle while attempting to make a left-hand turn.
Michigan woman files asbestos complaint in St. Clair County
Cates Another lawsuit has been added St. Clair County's asbestos docket.
Employee benefits attorneys continue to advise clients on Obamacare, say more guidance is needed
Wofford A lot of employers waited for the U.S. Supreme Court to issue a ruling over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) before they started making major decisions.
Plaintiff files motion to compel in man's case against church
Bitzer Plaintiff's attorney John Bitzer filed a motion to compel in a man's lawsuit against a pastor who allegedly accused him of sexually assaulting a minor.
ER nurse loses lawsuit against Anderson Hospital
A Madison County jury ruled in favor of Anderson Hospital Friday in a nurse's lawsuit against the hospital and her former employer.
Thoughts on making the defendant the victim
You've probably seen the commercials on television about how you can earn a bachelor's degree in Criminal Psychology from places like Kaplan University. And you've probably assumed, as did we, that a student would seek a degree in such a field pursuant to a career in law enforcement or legal practice.
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Case dismissed against Belleville Orthopedics and surgeon
A woman's lawsuit against Donald Weimer, M.D. and Belleville Orthopedics was dismissed three months after it was filed.
Auto accident lawsuit settles days before trial in Madison County
Mudge An Illinois man's 2008 lawsuit against a driver who injured him in an accident settled his case Sept. 8 for $15,000.
Accident at Troy's Pilot Travel Center is subject of suit
The two drivers of a tractor trailer have filed suit against the truck driver who they claim attempted to make a U-turn in a travel plaza and struck the vehicle they were driving.
Driver claims injuries in Edwardsville accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield the right-of-way at an intersection, causing a "violent collision" in Edwardsville.
Passenger in F-150 sues over injuries in Belleville accident
A Belleville man is accused of rear-ending a truck while driving in East St. Louis.
Colorado collection agency sues over trucking company debt
Sulkowski A St. Clair County man is being sued by a Colorado collection agency for allegedly failing to pay for the use of rental equipment.
Collinsville man sues over interstate accident in St. Clair County
Hadowsky A Collinsville man says he was hurt when his car was hit by a drunk driver.