News from August 2014
Kolker denies fees and penalties sought by ESL activist in FOIA suit
WagnerSt. Clair County Associate Judge Christopher Kolker has denied fees and penalties sought by an East St. Louis civic activist in a Freedom of Information Act-related lawsuit he brought against the city last year.Kolker had previously dismissed a portion of the suit that Matt Hawkins brought seeking ouster of several East St. Louis officials for their alleged failure to turn over documents concerning
Callis blasts Davis for 'doing nothing' in D.C.; Davis camp calls out Callis for allowing 'manhandling' of critics
Callis and Durbin at SIUE on Aug. 21.
Man sues driver who pulled forward while he was still half-way in vehicle
A man has filed suit against a driver he claims drove away while he was reaching into the back of the vehicle to care for his children.
Former assisted living worker claims she was terminated after reporting neglect
A woman has filed suit against her former employer, alleging it terminated her after she reported neglect of patients.
Regions Bank seeks remainder of loan payments in suit
A bank has filed suit against the Madison County man it claims failed to make required monthly payments.
Mudge orders UPS driver to produce work comp claim records in personal injury suit
MudgeMadison County Circuit Judge William Mudge has ordered a UPS driver claiming injuries from fending off a dog attack to produce medical records and other documents related to his case.UPS worker Steven Campbell sued last November claiming the incident occurred in July 2012 while he was trying to deliver a package to the residence of Kevin Autenrieb in Edwardsville.Campbell accuses Autenrieb of
Helvetia Sharpshooters denies it caused intoxication in suit involving fatal crash
FalbA Madison County Fair vendor accused of providing alcohol to a customer who later was involved in a fatal accident is denying it caused intoxication.Helvetia Sharpshooters Society, one of several defendants being sued over the death of William E. Dittmar on July 29, 2012, admits that it sold Ryan Junker one 16 ounce beer the night before the accident, but denies it served him multiple drinks.Junker
Bobby's v. Bobbys trademark dispute settled by Crowder
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder has ordered enforcement of a settlement agreement between Bobby's Frozen Custard and Bobby's at Buffalo Park - Maryville businesses entangled in a trademark infringement case.
Challenge Unlimited sued by former worker claiming she was fired for failing to halt unionization
A Godfrey woman says she lost her job when she refused to stop workers at her place of employment from joining a union.
Parents claim daughter's wrist broken during blood draw
A blood draw turned into something more serious at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, when a girl allegedly suffered a broken wrist at the hands of a laboratory technician.