News from February 2019
Plaintiffs in mass pollution case agree to stay Cerro trial for Monsanto good faith finding
BELLEVILLE – Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson has ordered Monsanto to move for a finding of good faith in its $21 million mass settlement of pollution claims.
Madison County jury reaches defense verdict in patient’s suit alleging lacerated bladder
A Madison County jury returned a verdict in favor of St. Anthony’s Medical Center and a physician in a medical malpractice suit alleging a patient’s bladder was lacerated during a laproscopy procedure.
Suit alleges FedEx driver caused fatal crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A truck driver allegedly died as a result of his injuries after a FedEx driver caused a rear-end collision.
Woman sues neighbor over dog attack
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a dog owner after she was allegedly attacked and bitten.
Passenger alleges injuries in Fosterburg Road collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger is suing a truck owner who allegedly stopped suddenly and caused the plaintiff's vehicle to leave the roadway and hit a tree.
Court activity on Feb. 11: Candice S. Kehoe vs E&A Trucking, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Candice S. Kehoe against E&A Trucking, LLC and Hamdija Efendic on Feb. 11: 'Motion To Appear Pro Hac Vice By Attorney Gregory M. Skinner $200 Fee Paid,receipt Number 0754-3796142 By On Behalf Of Candice S. Kehoe. (skinner, Gregory)'
Court activity on Feb. 11: Trumbull Ins. Co. vs Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cincinnati Ins. Co. and Trumbull Ins. Co. against Thetford Corp. and Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. on Feb. 11.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 11 in the suits below:
Feb. 11: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
JIB complaints have resulted in 10 censures, 25 reprimands since creation in 1970
SPRINGFIELD – Some judges fall to the Judicial Inquiry Board (JIB), some rise above it, and some suffer consequence in a single word.
Feb. 11: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for motor vehicle cases
The following motor vehicle-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
BENESCH LAW: Growing Benesch Hires Regulatory Attorney Bob Morgan as Partner
Benesch is pleased to announce that Bob Morgan has joined the firm as a partner in the Health Care and Life Sciences Practice Group.
Woman claims she was terminated for taking FMLA leave
BELLEVILLE — A former O'Fallon medical group employee claims she was terminated from her employment for taking time off under the Family Medical Leave Act.
Driver alleges injuries from fall at Amazon warehouse
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver claims he was injured when he fell at an Edwardsville Amazon warehouse.
Vaccines work, vaccines are safe, vaccines are necessary
Many people think measles is a minor disease. This belief results from a lack of personal history with the disease.
Objector to $250 million State Farm settlement wants to know why wife of former federal judge is entitled to fees
EAST ST. LOUIS – Class action objector Lisa Marlow of Tennessee, appealing an $80 million fee for class action lawyers who sued State Farm, wants to know how much attorney Patricia Murphy of Marion would get and why she should get it.
Woman sues furniture company over fall from chair
EDWARDSVILLE — A bank employee is suing a furniture company after she allegedly fell from her chair at work due to faulty screws.
Moody's warns tax hikes could accelerate exodus
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker got a warning of sorts from Moody’s ahead of his first budget address. The rating agency’s most recent report highlighted the usual crises Pritzker must tackle: ballooning pension debts and chronic budget deficits.
Customer sues Collinsville auto dealership over trip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman alleges she was injured when she tripped and fell in a Collinsville car dealership parking lot.
Florida man sues over mesothelioma diagnosis
EDWARDSVILLE — A Florida couple is suing dozens of users of asbestos products, alleging negligence led to the husband's illness.