News from April 2017
CSX accused of $3 million breach of contract by railway services company
EAST ST. LOUIS — A company providing railway services is suing CSX Transportation Inc., citing alleged failure to pay more than $3 million for completed work.
District Court grants summary judgment in case involving thousands of pages of FOIA requests
EAST ST. LOUIS — District Judge David R. Herndon has granted summary judgment to defendants in a case in which a former FDA employee submitted numerous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and other correspondence over a three-year period regarding a glucose monitoring system.
Summary judgment denied in case against doctor regarding pre-employment physical exam
BENTON — Magistrate Judge Stephen Williams has denied summary judgment in a case against a doctor who performed an alleged inappropriate pre-employment physical examination.
District Court sides with mortgage company in legal fee battle
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has granted Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Co.’s request tor attorney’s fees and court costs.
Driver caused red-light collision off Interstate 64 in O'Fallon, suit says
BELLEVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist for allegedly causing a collision at a red light in O'Fallon.
Missouri couple alleges Madison County drivers followed too closely before crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A Missouri couple is suing motorists Paul Garbe and Matthew Skibinski, both of Madison County, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries for a January 2016 accident.
Nationstar attempted to collect debt after consumers' bankruptcy, complaint says
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Fairview Heights couple is suing Nationstar Mortgage LLC, a debt collector, citing alleged unlawful post-discharge communications.
Wrongful-death case against trucking company on behalf of Washington woman struck and killed at rest stop is settled
EAST ST. LOUIS — Almost two years after the death of 72-year-old Olaphan Haley at a Franklin County rest stop, the wrongful-death lawsuit filed on her behalf by her husband William Haley Jr. has been settled.
Couple sues slew of companies for asbestos-containing materials after husband develops cancer
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing Air & Liquid Systems Corp., Aurora Pump Co., CBS Corp., Crown Cork & Seal Co. Inc., Flowserve Corp., FMC Corp. and others, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries for manufacturing products containing asbestos.
Hearing on manufacturer's motion to dismiss set in suit alleging faulty boom lift
A motion hearing has been set for next month for a manufacturer’s motion to dismiss a suit alleging two people were seriously injured when an aerial boom lift collapsed.
Dugan presides over first trial; Jury awards motorist $5,542 but finds her 50 percent liable
In newly appointed Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan’s courtroom, a jury awarded a motorist $5,542 in a suit involving a parking lot collision, but also found that the plaintiff was 50 percent liable.
Hospital denies liability in suit alleging newborn suffered brain damage from HSV
A Maryville hospital denies liability in a mother’s suit alleging the hospital failed to provide HSV treatment for her newborn.
Contractor denies liability, seeks to dismiss suit alleging woman fell through hole in floor
A contractor argues that a woman’s own negligence caused her injuries when she fell through a hole in the floor while he was working at a construction site.
Passenger sues two drivers following Fairview Heights collision
BELLEVILLE — A passenger is suing two drivers following a Fairview Heights collision.
Passenger sues over East St. Louis crash
BELLEVILLE — A passenger is suing the driver of another vehicle for allegedly causing an East St. Louis crash.
Motorcyclist alleges injuries from Granite City crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorcyclist is suing another motorist for alleged negligence for an April 2015 collision in a Granite City intersection.
Man alleges injuries in rear-end crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver of a Chevrolet truck is suing a Highland motorist for alleged negligence while driving, causing injuries to his neck and back.
Motorist sues over Edwardsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing another motorist for allegedly causing a multiple-car collision in Edwardsville in April 2015.
First County Bank alleges unpaid loan
BELLEVILLE — A local bank is suing Kevin M. Koch and Kimberley V. Koch for alleged breach of contract for failing to make monthly payments on a loan.
Woman claims commercial trucker struck her in Centralia
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver is suing a trucking company and its employee for alleged negligence while operating a company vehicle.