News from October 2013
Illinois Chamber report critical of state work comp system
Cop suffers post traumatic stress disorder after confronting a suspect with a toy gun.
Rosewood Care Center in Swansea sued over resident's fall
A Swansea nursing home is being sued after one of its residents allegedly suffered a fatal brain injury after falling at the facility.
Maybe not, but it sure doesn’t look good!
“I just wanted to see if the candy bar would fit in my pocket.”
Red Bird Express sued for allegedly refusing to rehire injured worker
A Worden trucking company is accused of refusing to allow an employee to come back to work after he was hurt on the job.
Supreme Court will hear arguments in nine cases next month; One involves East Alton attorney
The Illinois Supreme Court will hear arguments next month over an appeals panel’s decision to vacate an East Alton attorney’s conviction for driving on a suspended license.This case – People v. David K. Elliott –is one of nine the justices will hear during their November term. Arguments in these cases, the majority of which are criminal in nature, will take place on Nov. 13, 19 and 20.The upcoming
Gold's Gym sued by man who claims injury from kicking punching bag
A man blames the gym where he was training in martial arts for causing his injury after he kicked a “heavy bag.”
Mad Dogs Bar sued by customers claiming they were attacked
Two people have filed suit against the Centreville bar and the patrons who they claim attacked them.
Woman sues Vandalia Bus Lines claiming ankle injury disrupted college attendance
A woman says she was forced to miss a semester of college after she hurt her ankle while trying to get off a bus in Alton.
Status conference set in class action lawsuit against Body Central Stores
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien scheduled a mandatory status