News from 2014
Clarkson Eyecare accused of failing to diagnose macular detachment
KeckA patient is suing a Madison County optometrist and eye care clinic for allegedly failing to diagnose and treat a serious condition affecting his vision. Roger Watkins filed a complaint Sept. 5 in Madison County Circuit Court against optometrist Chad Baker, Erin Enright and Clarkson Eyecare Inc. of St. Louis. 3F Vision, doing business as Clarkson Eyecare of Illinois, also is named as a defendan
Woman suing Wood River and police officer over stalking allegations responds to defense motion to dismiss
JennettenA woman suing the City of Wood River and one of its polilce officers alleging stalking and harassment has responded to a defense motion to dismiss saying the complaint was timely filed and it does properly state a cause of action.Traci Quigley filed suit June 16 in Madison County Circuit Court against Jeremy Elliott, individually and as police officer, and the city.Her attorneys say that Elliott's
Heartland Dental accused of gender discrimination in Madison County suit
A Collinsville woman accuses Heartland Dental of discriminating against her because she was pregnant.
IJA promotes greater civics education
To the Editor:Today (Sept. 17) is the 227th year since 39 men signed the Constitution of the United States, on motion by Benjamin Franklin. The document, while grossly flawed, enjoyed "the advantage of their joint wisdom," as Franklin told the Convention, and, at the same time, reflected "their prejudices, their passions, their errors of opinions, their local interests, and their selfish views." Nevertheless,
Bethalto driver, bar accused of negligence in alleged drunk driving crash
A Wood River man is suing a Bethalto driver he says drove drunk and crashed into him and he is also suing the bar that allegedly served the driver alcohol.
Collnsville Extreme Fast Pitch denies allegations in mother's slip and fall suit
MooreCollinsville Extreme Fast Pitch is denying responsibility for a woman's injuries allegedly sustained in muddy conditions at a softball tournament last year.Terry L. Meyers filed suit June 27 in Madison County Circuit Court against the Collinsville Area Recreation District and the Collinsville Extreme Club.According to Meyers, she was watching her daughter participate in a fast pitch softball tournament
Scrapping company accused of failing to pay business associate
SchoemakerA company is accused of owing more than $106,000 for a railroad car scrapping venture. John Johnson Joint Venture filed a lawsuit against Riverbend Scrap Corporation of Brighton on Sept. 2 in Madison County Circuit Court. John Johnson Joint Venture entered into a series of contracts in 2013 with Riverbend Scrap Corporation for the scrapping of railroad cars, according to the complaint. John
Distracted driving responsible for head-on collision, suit says
Two men have filed suit against the driver who they allege struck their vehicles in a head-on collision.
Man suing over Collinsville collision claims he was in coma for three weeks
Two drivers are accused of negligence in a three-vehicle crash in Collinsville.
Bus passenger sues MCT and others over Alton accident
A woman claims she suffered head, neck and back injuries after a driver crashed into the passenger side of the bus in which she was riding.