News from January 2015
Philip Morris argues $10.1 billion 'Price' case should never have been certified; Byron 'swept under the rug' individual issues, lawyer argues
OdorizziSPRINGFIELD – Supreme Court Justices who reversed a $10 billion judgment against Philip Morris 10 years ago without resolving most of the issues in it should take up those issues now that the case has returned, Philip Morris argues.The cigarette maker pleaded for full review on Jan. 7, in a brief challenging a Fifth District appellate court decision that reinstated the judgment last year.Michelle
Man sues seeking repayment of loan
A man has filed suit against Heritage Property, alleging it owes him $150,000.
Roofing company blames owner for using hay as insulation in suit involving house fire
A construction company accused of negligence after a house under construction caught fire blames the plaintiff for insulating the home with hay.
Woman alleges injuries after her bike struck large crack in sidewalk
A woman has filed suit against the city of Lebanon, alleging she sustained injuries when the front tire of her bicycle struck a crack in the sidewalk.
Belleville couple files suit against water company over flooded basement
A Belleville couple alleges their property sustained damages when it was flooded after a water line erupted.
Father alleges daughter sexually assaulted during supervised visit
A father alleges his minor daughter was sexually assaulted by her mother while on a supervised visit by a non-profit organization.
Godfrey rehab facility denies it lied about non-compete agreement
A Godfrey rehab facility accused of lying to keep an employee from working for a competing company has denied the allegations against it.
Man sues hotel after allegedly falling in shower area
A man alleges he sustained injuries when he slipped while attempting to exit a hotel shower.
Mudge denies motion to dismiss in dispute over flooded home
MudgeMadison County Circuit Judge William Mudge has denied a contractor’s motion to dismiss a case alleging he sold an Edwardsville home without disclosing flooding problems allegedly present before the sale.According to the Sept. 16 lawsuit, defendant Bradley P. Wilken agreed to sell a house in the 900 block of University Drive to plaintiff Sara D. Albers on March 2, 2014, for $200,000. Within a couple
Dog groomer seeks to transfer case alleging dog leaned on customer
A dog groomer being sued after a 100 pound-plus Mastiff leaned on a customer seeks to transfer the case to Macoupin County, where the alleged incident occurred.