News from June 2018
Freeman Environmental Services accused of failing to pay contributions
BENTON — Employee benefit fund administrators are suing a company for allegedly failing to make contributions.
East Alton lawyers deny liability after former client loses worker's compensation claim
EDWARDSVILLE – Two East Alton lawyers have responded after a Louisiana man they represented accused them of malpractice in his worker's compensation case against his former employer.
Appeals court affirms Perry County court's decision to reject man's motion to vacate judgment in divorce
Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Richard Goldenhersh affirmed Perry County Circuit Court Judge Daniel J. Emge’s decision to deny a man's amended motion to vacate the corrected judgment concerning the end of his marriage.
J.F. Electric asks court to throw out retaliation suit filed by former employee
A company that is facing retaliation charges has asked the Circuit Court for the Third Judicial Circuit to dismiss the case altogether.
Night club employee alleges patron struck him with car
BELLEVILLE — A night club employee is suing a patron for allegedly hitting him with his car in Washington Park.
Closing arguments heard in St. Clair County medical malpractice trial
St. Clair County jurors heard closing arguments Thursday in a medical malpractice suit alleging a patient’s back injury was misdiagnosed.
Southern District denies new trial in excessive force case against Mounds police officer
A Mounds police officer struck out twice with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois following a fight with a family that led to a lawsuit over excessive force allegations, according to a May 29 court opinion.
Oil field driller alleges adequate warnings were not provided by Goodyear, others regarding asbestos
BELLEVILLE – A man last employed as a driller in a Louisiana oil field alleges he developed lung cancer as a result of exposure to asbestos.
Driver alleges St. Louis Health Department employee caused collision
A motorist is seeking damages from a St. Louis Health Department employee after a rear-end collision in St. Louis.
Damages sought from owners of O'Fallon property over deck collapse
BELLEVILLE – Two individuals are suing the owners of an O'Fallon property after the deck they were standing on collapsed.
West Belleville Nail Spa customer alleges pedicure resulted in cellulitis
A patron of a Belleville business alleges he contracted cellulitis after receiving a pedicure there.
A&A Hauling accused of failing to make employee contributions
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two employee benefit fund administrators are suing A & A Hauling for allegedly failing to make contributions.
Patient alleges delayed treatment following stroke
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims he suffered permanent injuries after his stroke was not timely diagnosed.
Widow alleges husband suffered multiple falls at nursing home
BELLEVILLE — A widow is suing Belleville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, alleging its caretakers failed to properly care for her husband prior to his death.
Veteran blames lung cancer on asbestos exposure from Blackmer Pump., others' products
BELLEVILLE – A Navy veteran alleges that his lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos during his military career and employment.
Judiciary Committee chair addresses rumors falsely accusing Republicans of cutting jobs
At a Madison County Judiciary Committee meeting earlier this month, committee chair Mike Walters addressed concerns that individuals are "spreading rumors" that Republican committee members are attempting to make job cuts.
Dentist office alleges trademark infringement
BENTON — Troy Family Dental is suing Troy Dental Care for alleged trademark dilution and unfair competition.
Woman sues bar and grill operators for negligence
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing the operators of a bar and grill after an intoxicated woman allegedly caused a head-on collision.
United Thermal Industries allegedly failed to pay contributions
BENTON — Employee benefit fund administrators are suing United Thermal Industries for allegedly failing to make contributions to employee benefit funds.
Medical malpractice suit at trial in Lopinot’s court
A medical malpractice suit alleging a patient’s back injury was misdiagnosed is at trial in St. Clair County Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot’s courtroom.