News from 2015
Man sues Alton Farm & Home Supply over alleged defective grinder blade
A man is suing the maker and seller of a grinder blade that allegedly shattered and caused him injury in 2014.
Man sues Granite City after falling in sewer
A man is suing a local municipality over an injury he suffered after stepping on an allegedly insufficient manhole cover. Andrew Flood filed a complaint on July 28 in Madison County Circuit Court against the city of Granite City.
Woman sues alleged negligent driver over injuries
A St. Clair County woman is suing another driver after she was allegedly injured in an accident.
Florida man sues Hilton, claims he is not receiving retirement benefits
A Wellington, Fla., man is suing Hilton Worldwide Holdings on allegations he is not receiving retirement benefits from his former employer.
Patient files medical malpractice suit following leg amputation
A St. Clair County woman is suing a medical group, alleging medical negligence in the loss of her leg..
Rail company sued over workplace injury
A railroad worker is suing his employer over a workplace injury.
Cahokia temp agency sues over unpaid $82K bill
A staffing company is seeking payment from a company which received workers but allegedly hasn't paid in full for their services.
Texas Roadhouse customer claims she tripped and fell on rug, striking her head on door jam
A customer at an O’Fallon Texas Roadhouse is suing the establishment after she allegedly tripped on a rug and hit her head on a door jam, causing her to suffer severe and permanent injuries to her head.
Fifth District dismisses Wild Country gaming license case; Says it belongs with Board not Court
MOUNT VERNON – Disputes over profits from video gaming belong at the Illinois Gaming Board rather than in courts, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Aug. 7. On their own motion they dismissed a Madison County suit for lack of jurisdiction, after both sides told them the suit belonged in court.
Edward Blake selected as member of Best Attorneys of America
Edward J. Blake Jr. of the Blake Behme Law Group P.C. in Belleville has been selected as a member of Best Attorneys of America.
Impact Family Worship Center denies liability in woman’s trip and fall suit
A Granite City church sued after a woman allegedly tripped and fell at a yard sale has accused her of causing her own injuries for failing to avoid an “open and obvious” condition.
Scott Credit Union officers file motion to quash service of summons in former NFL player and St. Louis man’s suit alleging fraud
Several Scott Credit Union officers claim a former St. Louis Cardinals football player and a St. Louis man’s attempt to serve summons was inappropriate and unauthorized in a suit alleging consumer.
Shopper’s slip and fall suit against Alton Family Dollar removed to federal court
Family Dollar Stores has removed a slip and fall suit to federal court.
Accountant seeks to dismiss suit over former Moro Township Supervisor’s $700K embezzlement
An accountant accused of malpractice by an insurer that allegedly had to cover nearly $700,000 embezzled over a 10-year period by former Moro Township Supervisor Donald R. Flack is seeking to dismiss the suit.
ConocoPhillips denies liability in man’s alleged chemical exposure
ConocoPhillips denies liability in a man’s lawsuit claiming he was injured after being exposed to chemicals while drilling holes on separation tanks. Ryan Woods filed his May 22 lawsuit against ConocoPhillips Co., claiming he was on the defendant’s property while working for Graver Tank Co. on Feb. 2.
Former Madison County class action attorney sleeps with a 5-iron next to bed in fear of ‘imminent battery,’ lawsuit says
A former Madison County attorney who helped churn out class action lawsuits in the mid-2000s has filed a lawsuit against a woman, saying she threatened him after he was misled in their alleged relationship.
CUB critics say the utility rate watchdog is more focused on politics than advocating for consumers
CHICAGO - While the Illinois Citizens Utility Board caught some development and policy experts off guard with its support of the potentially pricey Clean Jobs Bill earlier this year, Dan Proft of the Illinois Opportunity Project contends that he wasn’t surprised. “Sometimes they’ll tilt at windmills, figuratively and literally, if it means sticking it to ComEd,” he said.
Township alleges rental property owner owes money
A St. Clair County township is suing a property owner, alleging failure to provide payment.
William Clay appointed St. Clair County associate judge
Director Michael J. Tardy of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts announced Friday that Assistant State’s Attorney William G. Clay IV has been selected to serve as a St. Clair County associate judge.
Driver blames motor company for injuries in crash
A Madison County woman is suing a motor company, alleging negligence of traffic laws led to an accident..