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Waterloo rear-end accident causes injuries, suit claims
Kelly Holleran2010-09-07 16:14:00 MadisonRecord.com
A St. Clair County woman seeks more than $50,000 in damages after she claims she sustained injuries in a collision with a driver who rear-ended her.
Melissa K. Keller filed a lawsuit Aug. 19 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Jodie E. Manning.
Keller claims she drove a Dodge Caravan south on Illinois State Route 3 near its intersection with North Market Street in Waterloo on Aug. 23, 2008, when Manning, who drove behind her, failed to stop and struck the back of Keller's vehicle.
Because of the accident, Keller suffered injuries to her neck, spine, shoulders and back and incurred disability and disfigurement, according to the complaint. In addition, she lost earnings, incurred medical costs and experienced pain and suffering, the suit states.
Keller blames Manning for causing her injuries, saying Manning negligently failed to maintain a proper lookout, drove too fast, failed to properly apply her brakes, failed to keep her vehicle under control, failed to stop or swerve to avoid a collision, drove into the back of Keller's vehicle and failed to exercise ordinary care.
In her complaint, Keller seeks a judgment of more than $50,000, plus costs and other relief the court deems just.
John P. Kujawski of Kujawski and Associates in O'Fallon will be representing her.
St. Clair County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-427.
Harrison to hear doctors' motion to dismiss fetal wrongful death case
Amelia Flood2010-09-07 15:43:00 MadisonRecord.com
A Madison County judge is set to hear moves by two area obstetrician-gynecologists to throw out a wrongful death suit brought by a patient who claims her baby died before birth.
Dr. James Dalla Riva and Dr. Thomas Hulsen filed their moves to dismiss the suit brought by Kathryn Ball in May.
Ball contends that the Maryville doctors failed to warn her about the risk a migraine medication she was taking posed to her unborn child and that the baby died just under a month before its due date.
The doctors are moving to dismiss the suit for want of prosecution.
Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison II is set to hear the motions later this month after continuing them Aug. 25.
The new hearing date is Sept. 29 at 9 a.m.
In her suit, Ball claims the doctors knew she was taking the migraine drug Inderal when she became pregnant in 2003.
Ball's baby was due to be born in April 2004.
According to the complaint, Inderal carries a risk of placental insufficiency and other problems that threatened the life of Ball's child.
Ball claims that Dalla Riva and Hulsen did not warn her of Inderal's risks, faield to properly monitor the child and placenta and that they kept her on the migraine drug during her pregnancy.
Ball's child died March 29, 2004.
The plaintiff seeks damages in excess of $400,000 and costs.
Ball's attorney, Donald Flack of Wood River, withdrew from the case June 25.
Ball was given 45 days to find a new attorney.
Ball, who is listed in the case file as representing herself, did not appear at an Aug. 25 case management conference.
Dalla Riva won a trial in another medical malpractice suit filed by a former patient last month. Hulsen was also named in that case, brought by plaintiff Penny Keller, but was dropped from the case before a verdict was entered.
Paul Lynch represents Dalla Riva. He represented him in the Keller case as well.
Michael Pitzer represents Hulsen.
The case is Madison case number 09-L-088.
Feds: Army base gunman threatened to kill Obama, Clinton
2010-09-07 15:25:28 ksdk.comFeds: Army base gunman threatened to kill Obama, Clinton Read Full Story ...
FBI warns against Debit Card scam
2010-09-07 15:23:09 Globe-Democrat.comAccording to the FBI, a computer automated phone scam has impacted Central and Southern Illinois Bank customers. Debit card customers are receiving automated telephone calls stating their debit card account has been breached, and then told they will need to ?reset? their information in order to use their account. Read Full Story ...
Tax-break proposals from President Obama
2010-09-07 15:19:53 ksdk.comTax-break proposals from President Obama Read Full Story ...
Jury selection under way in Regal Beagle dram shop trial
Amelia Flood2010-09-07 15:18:00 MadisonRecord.com
A Madison County personal injury trial involving a Godfrey tavern opened Tuesday with a day-long jury selection in a case expected to last three days.
Plaintiff James Ceja is suing the owners of Roper's Regal Beagle bar for allegedly violating the state's Dram Shop laws.
Ceja claims that a Regal Beagle patron, Michael Whittman, became intoxicated at the bar and punched him after the two men began arguing, breaking bones in Ceja's face.
The plaintiff seeks damages in excess of $50,000 and costs.
Whittman settled with Ceja earlier this year.
The other defendants have a claim for set-off pending against Whittman.
The Regal Beagle defendants had moved for summary judgment in the case but the move was denied.
Jury selection was still on-going at 2 p.m. Monday.
The trial will continue Wednesday with opening statements and the beginning of Ceja's case.
Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla presides.
The plaintiff is represented by Dominque Seymoure.
Regal Beagle is represented by Michael Hobin.
The case is Madison case number 08-L-1159.
Cards Tickets Help St. Louis Cancer Charities
2010-09-07 15:13:29 fox2news.comHere is your chance to save big and help fight cancer at the same time. The St. Louis Men s Group Against Cancer is offering 4 loge reserved tickets to the Cardinal/Padres game for September 16 for only $100. These seats normally sell for $136. Read Full Story ...
East St. Louis woman sued after allegedly hitting three pedestrians
Andrea Dearden2010-09-07 15:11:00 MadisonRecord.com
An East St. Louis woman is being sued by the three people she allegedly hit with her car.
Darrius Martin, Teaisha Garner and Aaliyah Scott filed a lawsuit against A'lexus Cook Aug. 23 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
The alleged incident happened July 4 on South 16th Street in East St. Louis. According to the complaint, Martin was standing on the sidewalk while Garner and Scott were standing next to their car when Cook drove toward them. For unknown reasons, Cook allegedly hit all three people with her car and then drove off.
Martin, Garner and Scott say they were seriously injured. They are each seeking $50,000 in damages to cover medical expenses, lost wages and court costs.
Attorney Kevin Sullivan, of St. Louis, is representing Martin, Garner and Scott.
St. Clair County Circuit Court Case No. 10-L-433
East St. Louis woman sued after allegedly hitting three pedestrians
Andrea Dearden2010-09-07 15:11:00 MadisonRecord.com
An East St. Louis woman is being sued by the three people she allegedly hit with her car.
Darrius Martin, Teaisha Garner and Aaliyah Scott filed a lawsuit against A'lexus Cook Aug. 23 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
The alleged incident happened July 4 on South 16th Street in East St. Louis. According to the complaint, Martin was standing on the sidewalk while Garner and Scott were standing next to their car when Cook drove toward them. For unknown reasons, Cook allegedly hit all three people with her car and then drove off.
Martin, Garner and Scott say they were seriously injured. They are each seeking $50,000 in damages to cover medical expenses, lost wages and court costs.
Attorney Kevin Sullivan, of St. Louis, is representing Martin, Garner and Scott.
St. Clair County Circuit Court Case No. 10-L-433
Former union leader gets prison time for seeking bribes
2010-09-07 15:10:00 STLToday.comThe former national president of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison Tuesday for seeking $20,000 in bribes from a St. Louis lawyer. Read Full Story ...
Lee Maids worker sued over car accident
Kelly Holleran2010-09-07 15:00:00 MadisonRecord.com
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended a vehicle while she was riding in its back seat.
Shirley McDonald claims she was riding in a vehicle traveling west on Route 50 and Old Collinsville Road in Caseyville on Nov. 25, 2008, at about 1 p.m. when defendant Leovamae F. Pelc, who was driving a vehicle for her employer -- defendant Lee Maids -- in the same direction, rear-ended the vehicle.
Because of the collision, McDonald was made sick, sore, lame, disordered and disabled; and suffered extensive injuries to her head, body, limbs, neck, shoulders and low back, according to the complaint filed Aug. 19 in St. Clair County Circuit Court. In addition, she incurred medical costs, experienced pain and suffering and lost wages, the suit states.
Pelc negligenly failed to keep a proper lookout, drove in such a way that she struck McDonald's vehicle, failed to properly apply her brakes, drove too fast, followed the vehicle in which McDonald was riding too closely and drove without adequate brakes, the complaint says.
In her two-count complaint, McDonald is seeking a judgment of more than $100,000, plus costs.
John H. Hustava of Collinsville will be representing her.
St. Clair County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-428.
Schutt Sports files Ch. 11 bankruptcy
2010-09-07 14:56:00 STLToday.comSchutt Sports Inc. filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection after losing a patent infringement lawsuit brought by a competitor. Read Full Story ...
Chicago Mayor Daley won't run for re-election
2010-09-07 14:40:50 ksdk.comChicago Mayor Daley won't run for re-election Read Full Story ...
Bids for available Missouri casino license narrowed to three
2010-09-07 14:22:48 ksdk.comBids for available Missouri casino license narrowed to three Read Full Story ...
U.S. markets drop Tuesday
2010-09-07 14:04:33 Globe-Democrat.comU.S. markets headed lower Tuesday after the Labor Day holiday, as markets closed mixed in Asia and turned negative in Europe. Read Full Story ...
Rosewood Care Center employee claims wrongful termination
Kelly Holleran2010-09-07 14:00:00 MadisonRecord.com
A woman has filed suit against her former nursing home employer, alleging it wrongfully terminated her after she applied for workers' compensation benefits.
Connie Nunley claims she was working for defendant Rosewood Care Center of Swansea on Oct. 31, 2005, Jan. 19, 2006, and Aug. 15, 2008, when she sustained injuries to her left hand.
Following the injuries, Nunley applied for workers' compensation benefits, including treatment by a medical care provider of her choice, temporary total disability benefits and permanent partial disability benefits, according to the complaint filed Aug. 23 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
On June 24, 2009, Rosewood fired Nunley, the suit states.
"The aforesaid job termination and discharge by Defendant was wrongful and in retaliation for the exercise of her legal rights pursuant to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act in violation of the policy expressed in Section 4 of said Act," the complaint says.
Because of her termination, Nunley claims she has been deprived of her employment, has lost income and benefits, has suffered injury to her reputation and has suffered mental anguish.
In her two-count complaint, Nunley is seeking a judgment of more than $50,000 and more than $50,000 in punitive damages, plus costs.
She will be represented by Kevin Boyne of Belleville.
St. Clair County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-432.
Local runner and her dog featured online at USA Today
2010-09-07 13:45:00 STLToday.comL-O-L-A LOLA: Our town's Kim Goedeker, 26, and her dog, Lola, are featured in a picture and article in today's online version of USA Today. Read Full Story ...
U.S. pessimistic on healthcare reform
2010-09-07 13:38:31 Globe-Democrat.comOnly 38 percent of U.S. adults are happy that healthcare reform has become law, while 46 percent are dissatisfied, a poll released Tuesday indicated. Read Full Story ...
Madison County asbestos jury docket: Sept. 13
Carrie Gonzalez2010-09-07 13:38:00 MadisonRecord.com
Monday, September 13
9 a.m.
MANN EUGENE V. AW CHESTERTON INC
06-L-000032, ASBESTOS J 311
BEVER DORVIN V. AW CHESTERTON INC
08-L-000063, ASBESTOS J 311
BONZANI MELISSA INDIVIDUALLY V. A W CHESTERTON INC
08-L-000200, ASBESTOS J 311
GIBSON LUTHER V. A W CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000716, ASBESTOS J 311
MORTON DONALD V. AW CHESTERTON INC
08-L-001058, ASBESTOS J 311
MALISANI WALTER V. A W CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000054, ASBESTOS J 311
BOWERS LEE V. AW CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000077, ASBESTOS J 311
GABELHAUS WESLEY V. AW CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000231, ASBESTOS J 311
MARTINEZ ROBERT V. A W CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000396, ASBESTOS J 311
STEWART DONALD V. AW CHESTERTON INC
07-L-000079, ASBESTOS J 311
CLAY RICH V. AW CHESTERTON INC
07-L-000099, ASBESTOS J 311
KERSTING THOMAS V. AO SMITH CORPORATION
09-L-000735, ASBESTOS J 311
SYMBER JEROME F V. A W CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000895, ASBESTOS J 311
MCCORMICK JEFFREY V. AW CHESTERTON INC
07-L-001047, ASBESTOS J 311
KOST PAMELA INDIVIDUALLY V. AW CHESTERTON INC
08-L-000698, ASBESTOS J 311
BUTTS RONALD INDIVIDUALLY V. AW CHESTERTON INC
08-L-000702, ASBESTOS J 311
JORDAN DANA INDIVIDUALLY V. AW CHESTERTON INC
08-L-000875, ASBESTOS J 311
MALIN JAMES V. A W CHESTERTON INC
08-L-000515, ASBESTOS J 311
CIOLEK JOHN V. AW CHESTERTON INC
08-L-000181, ASBESTOS J 311
WOODS BARNEY V. AW CHESTERTON INC
08-L-001099, ASBESTOS J 311
GANT JOHN V. A W CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000187, ASBESTOS J 311
GIBBS WILLIAM V. A W CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000315, ASBESTOS J 311
LATHROP DONOVAN V. AO SMITH CORPORATION
08-L-000440, ASBESTOS J 311
GARRARD KENNETH V. A O SMITH CORPORATION
08-L-001102, ASBESTOS J 311
WINKLMEIER HENRY V. A W CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000412, ASBESTOS J 311
NANGLE JAMES V. AW CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000574, ASBESTOS J 311
DEINEMA SID V. AW CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000648, ASBESTOS J 311
PARKER LINWOOD V. AW CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000665, ASBESTOS J 311
HUTSON WILLIAM V. AO SMITH CORPORATION
09-L-000724, ASBESTOS J 311
LAWRENCE HOWARD V. A W CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000701, ASBESTOS J 311
MITCHELL CARLETIES V. AW CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000481, ASBESTOS J 311
HAUN DANIEL V. A W CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000727, ASBESTOS J 311
ALLEN SUZANNE INDIVIDUALLY V. AO SMITH CORPORTION
09-L-000358, ASBESTOS J 311
MCDONALD MARK INDIVIDUALLY V. AO SMITH CORPORATION
08-L-000740, ASBESTOS J 311
GILLIS JAMES INDIVIDUALLY V. AW CHESTERTON INC
08-L-000987, ASBESTOS J 311
YEOMANS MERTON V. A O SMITH CORPORATION
09-L-000383, ASBESTOS J 311
MUETH ORVILLE V. AO SMITH CORPORATION
09-L-000733, ASBESTOS J 311
SCARDUZIO JOHN V. AW CHESTERTON INC
08-L-000643, ASBESTOS J 311
MCGRATH PATRICK V. AW CHESTERTON INC
09-L-000753, ASBESTOS J 311
Overturned tractor trailer causing backup in West County
2010-09-07 13:35:04 kmov.comAn overturned tractor trailer is causing a traffic backup in west St. Louis County. Read Full Story ...
McCaskill hopeful for two Chinese cargo flights a week by mid-2011
2010-09-07 13:32:00 STLToday.comSenator just returned from delegation to China Read Full Story ...
Boeing cutting staff in its military aircraft division
2010-09-07 13:31:06 ksdk.comBoeing cutting staff in its military aircraft division Read Full Story ...
Madison County civil docket: Sept. 13-17
Carrie Gonzalez2010-09-07 13:28:00 MadisonRecord.com
Monday, September 13
9 a.m.
RODRIGUEZ MICHAEL J V. WILSON WANDA L
08-L-000367, STACK 320
ZUCKERMAN MICHELLE V. BARTON TIMOTHY M
09-L-000143, STACK 320
WEISHAUPT CHRISTOPHER V. ENNIS DONALD D
08-L-000741, HYLLA 327
WEBB JR JAMES THE EST OF BY MI V. UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
08-L-001139, MATOESIAN 351
KREFTMEYER ALICE V. CHALLENGE UNLIMITED INC
09-L-000167, MATOESIAN 351
STEWART JASON W V. LEWIS & CLARK MARINE INC
09-L-000303, CALLIS TBA
WELLS PAULINE V. SCHOELLMAN GLORIA J AS SPEC AD
07-L-000339, CALLIS TBA
BALL KATHRYN IND/AS SPEC ADM O V. DALLA RIVA JAMES J MD
09-L-000088, CALLIS TBA
Wednesday, September 15
1 p.m.
ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTAN COMM V. WOOD WILLIAM E
99-L-000077, SC JUDGE TBA
BANK OF EDWARDSVILLE V. ELITE PAINTERS INC
09-L-001072, SC JUDGE TBA
St. Louis police investigating morning shooting
2010-09-07 13:22:58 kmov.comPolice are investigating an early morning shooting in St. Louis. Read Full Story ...
Poll: GOP leads Democrats on most issues
2010-09-07 13:12:35 Globe-Democrat.comA CNN/Opinion Research poll showed Republicans with a slight lead over Democrats on economic issues. Read Full Story ...
Convenience store owner may have cost U.S. government $1.5 million
2010-09-07 13:06:35 ksdk.comConvenience store owner may have cost U.S. government $1.5 million Read Full Story ...
Alton accident is subject of suit
Kelly Holleran2010-09-07 12:58:00 MadisonRecord.com
A Madison County man and his wife claim the man sustained neck and back injuries while his wife sustained neck, back, right shoulder and right arm injuries after a driver rear-ended their vehicle.
Bill and Linda Watson filed a lawsuit Aug. 26 in Madison County Circuit Court against Nicole Nasello.
The Watsons claim Bill Watson stopped for traffic in the eastbound lanes of Oakwood Avenue in Alton on Aug. 28, 2008, when Nasello, who drove behind him, rear-ended him. At the time, Linda Watson rode as a passenger in the vehicle, according to the complaint.
In addition to their injuries, the Watsons suffered great pain and mental anguish, incurred medical costs and became unable to attend to his usual duties and affairs, according to the complaint. They also lost each other's consortium and society, the suit states.
The Watsons blame Nasello for causing the collision, saying she negligently drove too fast, failed to decrease her speed to avoid a collision and failed to maintain proper control of her vehicle.
In their four-count complaint, the Watsons seek a judgment of more than $200,000, plus costs.
J. Robert Edmonds of Mormino, Velloff, Edmonds and Snider in Alton will be representing them.
<>Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-889.
Green to speak out against anti-earnings tax campaign
2010-09-07 12:53:00 STLToday.comSome city leaders are now speaking out against Proposition A, which seeks to repeal the city earnings tax. Read Full Story ...
Boeing starts work on 1,000th 767
2010-09-07 12:31:37 ksdk.comBoeing starts work on 1,000th 767 Read Full Story ...
Deborah Kersting to head local chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
2010-09-07 12:23:00 STLToday.com
HELPING THE CAUSE: Non-profit veteran, Deborah Kersting, has been named the new executive director of the Gateway Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Read Full Story ...Cahokia resident claims loss of enjoyment after sewage back-up
Kelly Holleran2010-09-07 12:16:00 MadisonRecord.com
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the village of Cahokia, alleging she suffered property damage after sewage backed up into her home.
Dorothy B. Matejka claims she lived at 35 School Street in Cahokia when the village's sewer system failed on June 4 and backed onto her property.
In addition to property damages, Matejka suffered the loss and quiet enjoyment of her premises, according to the complaint filed Aug. 24 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Cahokia negligently failed to properly inspect the sanitary sewer system, failed to keep the sanitary sewer system in proper order, failed to properly maintain the sewer system and failed to keep the sewer system free from obstructions, the suit states. In addition, the village failed to promptly repair the sewer system and failed to place backflow preventers in the system, the complaint says.
In her complaint, Matejka is seeking a judgment of more than $100,000, plus costs.
B. Jay Downing of the Law Offices of Sterling and Dowling in Fairview Heights will be representing her.
St. Clair County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-436.
UCity cop car involved in crash
2010-09-07 12:11:00 STLToday.com
A University City police car was involved in a three-vehicle
crash Tuesday morning near the intersection of Delmar Boulevard and
Kingsland Avenue. Read Full Story ...Telethon raises $58.9M for 'Jerry's Kids'
2010-09-07 12:02:34 Globe-Democrat.comThe 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, a Labor Day staple for many U.S. TV viewers, tallied $58.9 million for muscular dystrophy research, the association said. Read Full Story ...
New 'superbug' may endanger global health
2010-09-07 12:01:51 Globe-Democrat.comJapanese experts say they fear an enzyme that turns bacteria into superbugs resistant to antibiotics may be able to similarly affect poisonous bacteria. Read Full Story ...
City of East St. Louis sued over cop's poorly maintained squad car
Andrea Dearden2010-09-07 12:00:00 MadisonRecord.com
Three St. Clair County residents are suing the city of East St. Louis for negligence after they were allegedly hit by a police officer driving a poorly-maintained squad car.
Delon Scruggs, Resheda Jones and Bryson Lee filed the complaint against East St. Louis Aug. 23 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
According to the suit, the alleged incident happen in April when Jones stopped her car at the intersection of St. Louis Avenue and Ninth Street in East St. Louis. As she proceeded through the intersection, Jones says a police cruiser failed to stop at the stop sign and hit her car.
Jones says the police car, driven by officer Beverly Miles, was traveling at a high rate of speed without horns or sirens when it hit her.
The lawsuit also claims the city of East St. Louis knew the police cruiser driven by Miles did not have working sirens or horn when she was assigned to the vehicle.
Scruggs and Lee were passengers in Jones' car at the time of the crash. All three were injured in the crash and are suing for medical expenses, lost wages and court costs. Jones is also asking for money to repair damage to her car.
Jones, Scruggs and Lee are each asking for $20,000 in damages. They are represented by attorney Kevin Sauter of St. Louis.
St. Clair County Circuit Court Case No. 10-L-434
Child sues doctors over mother's overdose death
Kelly Holleran2010-09-07 11:56:00 MadisonRecord.com
An unidentified minor blames two doctors for causing her mother's death due to an overdose, which occurred nearly four years ago.
The minor, named only as MJW, through her next friends, Robert and Lisa Sanders, filed a lawsuit Aug. 27 in Madison County Circuit Court against Drs. Arbha Vongsvivut and Arbha Vongs.
MJW claims her mother, Bobbie Joe Sanders, died of an overdose of controlled substances on Dec. 18, 2006.
MJW claims her mother never would have died had the defendant doctors adequately monitored her mother's use of controlled substances and had they responded to warning signs indicating that Bobbie Joe Sanders developed a substance abuse disorder.
In the two-count complaint, MJW seeks a judgment of more than $100,000, plus costs.
S. Russell Meyer and Amy M. Meyer of The Meyer Law Firm in Alton will be representing MJW.
Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-893.
Metal object left in abdomen after surgery, suit claims
Kelly Holleran2010-09-07 11:52:00 MadisonRecord.com
A Madison County general surgeon allegedly allowed a metallic object to remain in the abdomen of a female patient following a surgery, according to a recently filed suit.
Sandra J. Jordan claims she was hospitalized at defendant Saint Anthony's Health Center on Sept. 17, 2008, where she was placed under the care of defendant Dr. Maudie M. Miller for a gall bladder laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
During the surgery, which was converted to an open cholecystectomy, Miller allegedly left a metal object in Jordan's abdomen, according to the complaint filed Aug. 27 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Not until after the surgery did Miller and others realize the metal object was still embedded in Jordan, the suit states.
Jordan continues to experience infections, may face medical complications, suffers from pain and mental anguish and incurred medical costs because of the metal object, the complaint says.
If Miller had correctly performed her job, the metal object would not have remained in her abdomen, Jordan claims.
Instead, Miller allegedly negligently failed to adequately supervise the surgical assistants to make sure they performed an adequate count to discover any objects that may have been left, failed to count foreign objects used during the surgery and failed to follow proper written procedures, according to the complaint. In addition, Miller allegedly negligently placed a foreign object in Jordan's abdomen and failed to observe the object remained in her abdomen, the suit states.
"The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitor applies against this Defendant in that the foreign metallic object was not present in Plaintiff's abdomen before the above-mentioned surgical procedure and became evident in post-surgical imaging studies that, in the common knowledge of layman, the retention of this foreign metallic object was unusual, unexpected and an untoward medical result which ordinarily does not occur in the absence of negligence," the complaint says.
In her two-count complaint, Jordan is seeking a judgment of more than $100,000, plus costs.
She will be represented by Thomas O. Falb of Williamson, Webster, Falb and Glisson in Alton.
Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-894.
Madison accident is subject of suit
Kelly Holleran2010-09-07 11:49:00 MadisonRecord.com
A Missouri man has filed suit against a driver who he claims collided with him at a Madison intersection.
Michael Hohensee claims he was driving west on East Broadway on Dec. 15, 2008, at about 10:30 a.m. and had a green light at its intersection with Come-In Place.
At the same time, defendant Linda Joy Inavoff, who was sitting in the left turn lane on East Broadway, attempted to turn left into Come-In Place when the light changed to green, but failed to control her vehicle and struck Hohensee's, according to the complaint filed Aug. 27 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Because of the collision, Hohensee incurred medical costs to treat his back and lumbar spine injuries, experienced great physical pain and is hindered from pursuing his normal course of employment, the suit states.
Inavoff negligently failed to stop to avoid a collision, failed to control her vehicle, drove too fast, failed to keep a proper lookout and failed to yield when making a left turn, the complaint says.
In his suit, Hohensee is seeking a judgment of more than $50,000, plus costs, pre-judgment interest and other relief the court deems just.
Robert B. Ramsey of the Law Offices of Michael R. Bilbrey in Glen Carbon will be representing him.
Madison County Circuit Court case number: 10-L-896.
Freeburg man sues insurer and broker over allegedly ineffective policy
Andrea Dearden2010-09-07 11:46:00 MadisonRecord.com
A Freeburg man is suing an insurance company for failing to pay short-term disability benefits.
Jerry Trent filed the complaint against Ohio National Insurance Company and John Vassen Aug. 17 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Trent claims he purchased short-term disability insurance from Ohio National in May 1998. Under the terms of the contract, Trent says the insurance company agreed to pay benefits if he suffered an illness or injury that affected his ability to work. He says he has paid all premiums which total more than $2500 a year.
In November 2008, Trent says he suffered an eye injury on the job and filed a claim under the short-term disability process. He says the injury was documented by multiple medical reports and financial statements. Trent says Ohio National Insurance has failed to provide any benefits. He claims the defendant breached the contract and cost him five-years worth of premiums.
Also named in the suit is the insurance broker, John Vassen, of Freeburg, who sold Trent the disability policy. Trent claims Vaseen had a fiduciary responsibility to purchase the correct policy rather than the one chosen, which has been ineffective.
Trent is asking the Court to award him damages of at least $50,000 from each of the defendants along with court costs.
Lisa N. Pennock, of Belleville, is representing Trent.
St. Clair County Circuit Court Case No. 10-L-423
Seven die on Missouri roads during Labor Day weekend
2010-09-07 11:44:01 ksdk.comSeven die on Missouri roads during Labor Day weekend Read Full Story ...
U-City officer responding to call crashes into Metro bus
2010-09-07 11:43:15 kmov.comA University City police officer and a motorist were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries after an accident at Kingsland and Delmar. Read Full Story ...
Arrest Made In College Students Attacks
2010-09-07 11:42:00 fox2news.comClayton Police To Host Press Conference In The Afternoon
There's been a break in the armed robbery and sexual assault case in the Clayton Washington University area. Clayton police announced this morning they believe they have the attacker in custody. The arrest was made last night. This comes following two separate attacks on students over the last few days. Read Full Story ...
St. Louis County Confirms First West Nile Virus Case
2010-09-07 11:27:00 fox2news.comA confirmed human case of West Nile Virus has been reported in St. Louis County, the first of the year in the region. Health officials said Tuesday that the 51-year-old man has recovered. St. Louis County had one case of the mosquito-borne illness in 2009. It wasn't immediately clear if the case was the first of the year in Missouri. Read Full Story ...
JetBlue Flight Attendant To Be Mentally Evaluated
2010-09-07 11:24:00 fox2news.comThe flight attendant accused of onboard antics that captured the nation's attention when he told off a passenger and slid down the plane's emergency chute with a beer will undergo a mental health evaluation with the aim of avoiding jail time in a possible plea deal. Read Full Story ...
West Nile case reported in St. Louis County
2010-09-07 11:22:44 kmov.comA confirmed human case of West Nile Virus has been reported in St. Louis County, the first of the year in the region. Read Full Story ...
SSM offering $5 heart screenings at area malls
2010-09-07 11:18:58 kmov.comRead Full Story ...
St. Louis County records first human West Nile Virus case
2010-09-07 11:17:10 ksdk.comSt. Louis County records first human West Nile Virus case Read Full Story ...
More stadium blues: NFL TV blackouts loom in several cities
2010-09-07 11:08:36 ksdk.comMore stadium blues: NFL TV blackouts loom in several cities Read Full Story ...
Caught on tape: Deputies rescue man from burning car
2010-09-07 10:59:15 ksdk.comCaught on tape: Deputies rescue man from burning car Read Full Story ...
First West Nile case this year confirmed
2010-09-07 10:58:10 Globe-Democrat.comThe Saint Louis County Department of Health has recorded the first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus this year. Read Full Story ...
St. Louis ranks low on list of cities with best drivers
2010-09-07 10:57:20 kmov.comRead Full Story ...
Church plans to mark September 11 with Quran burning
2010-09-07 10:54:03 ksdk.comChurch plans to mark September 11 with Quran burning Read Full Story ...
Bill calls for all workers to have IRAs
2010-09-07 10:52:48 Globe-Democrat.comA New Mexico Democrat has introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate to establish automatic private retirement accounts for U.S. workers. Read Full Story ...
27 horses die in race track fire
2010-09-07 10:46:39 ksdk.com27 horses die in race track fire Read Full Story ...
U.S. markets down early
2010-09-07 10:36:41 Globe-Democrat.comU.S. markets opened lower Tuesday after the Labor Day holiday, as markets closed mixed in Asia and turned negative in Europe. Read Full Story ...
Roy Blunt features St. Louis small business in new ad
2010-09-07 10:20:00 STLToday.comST. LOUIS -- When Republican Roy Blunt launched his campaign for U.S. Senate, he assured that, unlike previous GOP candidates, he would not cede urban voters to Democrats. Read Full Story ...
Waterloo students head back to class
2010-09-07 10:07:55 ksdk.comWaterloo students head back to class Read Full Story ...
Fundraiser in Kirkwood lets dogs take a dip in the pool
2010-09-07 09:57:27 kmov.comThe Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation is hosting their 8th annual ?Pool Paws for Humane Laws,? Tuesday evening. Read Full Story ...
Former JetBlue flight attendant could strike plea deal
2010-09-07 09:55:19 ksdk.comFormer JetBlue flight attendant could strike plea deal Read Full Story ...
Delta adds flights out of Lambert Airport
2010-09-07 09:43:55 kmov.comDelta Airlines is celebrating its new service to New York-LaGuardia Airport, Reagan National in Washington, DC, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Read Full Story ...
Holloway lawyer dismisses Joran Van der Sloot latest claims
2010-09-07 09:38:25 ksdk.comHolloway lawyer dismisses Joran Van der Sloot latest claims Read Full Story ...
Speeders, beware: Illinois fines going up
2010-09-07 09:35:18 ksdk.comSpeeders, beware: Illinois fines going up Read Full Story ...
Poll: GOP gains advantage in midterms
2010-09-07 09:18:23 Globe-Democrat.comRepublicans raised their advantage in the U.S. midterm elections, riding party enthusiasm and dissatisfaction with the country's direction, a poll indicates. Read Full Story ...
Water main break prompts boil order in Pinckneyville
2010-09-07 08:56:41 ksdk.comWater main break prompts boil order in Pinckneyville Read Full Story ...
Clayton police arrest suspect who could be connected to four other attacks
2010-09-07 08:49:21 ksdk.comClayton police arrest suspect who could be connected to four other attacks Read Full Story ...
Speeders, beware: Illinois fines going up
2010-09-07 08:42:34 kmov.comSpeeders in Illinois soon will learn a fast lesson: getting caught could be costly. Read Full Story ...
UPDATE: Arrest made in student attacks
2010-09-07 08:35:17 ksdk.comUPDATE: Arrest made in student attacks Read Full Story ...
Labor Day wreck in Missouri injures 33
2010-09-07 08:33:05 kmov.comSmoke on the highway is being blamed for a massive Labor Day accident in southeast Missouri that involved nearly 20 vehicles and left 33 people hurt. Read Full Story ...
Economy looks up for now as double-dip fears ease
2010-09-07 08:18:50 ksdk.comEconomy looks up for now as double-dip fears ease Read Full Story ...
I-170 crash impacts traffic near Brentwood
2010-09-07 08:08:35 ksdk.comI-170 crash impacts traffic near Brentwood Read Full Story ...
Tropical Storm Hermine crosses into Texas
2010-09-07 07:52:44 ksdk.comTropical Storm Hermine crosses into Texas Read Full Story ...
How would you react to a church burning copies of Quran?
2010-09-07 07:27:00 STLToday.com
The leader of U.S. and NATO troops said it could endanger troops and Americans worldwide. Read Full Story ...Colorado wildfire destroys dozens of homes
2010-09-07 07:21:16 ksdk.comColorado wildfire destroys dozens of homes Read Full Story ...
Police searching for suspects after string of overnight carjackings
2010-09-07 07:18:02 kmov.comA group of alleged carjackers are on the run after reportedly snatching three cars in a matter of hours. Read Full Story ...
Accident suit settles, had been set for trial Sept. 20
Amelia Flood2010-09-07 07:00:00 MadisonRecord.com
A rear-end accident case that was set for trial later this month in Madison County is over.
According to the case's docket sheet, defense attorney John Cunningham notified the court Aug. 31 that the case against his client, Albin Rak III, had settled.
Details of the settlement with plaintiff Christopher Rowe are not yet available.
Rowe sued Rak III a year ago for damages in excess of $50,000 and costs.
Rowe claimed that Rak III rear-ended him and injured him in October 2007.
Rak III initially denied liability in the accident but later changed his answer in the case, admitting fault.
Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis presides.
Rowe is represented by Phillip Rice.
The case is Madison case number 09-L-269.
Teen injured in South City shooting
2010-09-07 06:23:01 ksdk.comTeen injured in South City shooting Read Full Story ...
Hylla denies summary judgment, holds pre-trial in man's suit against Roper's Regal Beagle
Amelia Flood2010-09-07 06:18:00 MadisonRecord.com
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Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla has denied summary judgment to a Godfrey tavern hoping to avoid a trial this week over its alleged violations of the state's Dram Shop Act.
Hylla held a pre-trial conference Sept. 3 in a case against Roper's Regal Beagle by plaintiff James Ceja.
Attorneys for the parties told Hylla the trial would likely last up to three days including jury selection.
The trial is set to begin at 9 a.m. today.
Ceja is suing the bar's owners, Regal Beagle Inc. for at least $50,000 in damages and costs.
He claims the bar violated the Dram Shop Act and allowed former co-defendant Michael Whittman to become drunk.
Ceja claims that Whittman then hit him, breaking bones in his face.
Whittman settled with Ceja in April.
The bar has a claim for set-off pending against Whittman.
Hylla had the motion for summary judgment under advisement from Aug. 20 until entering his order denying it Sept. 1.
The plaintiff is represented by Michael Glisson.
Regal Beagle is represented by Michael Hobin.
The case is Madison case number 08-L-1159.
Deputies' suit starting against St. Louis sheriff
2010-09-07 05:45:00 STLToday.comTwo deputies who claim St. Louis Sheriff James Murphy supported a racially hostile work environment and failed to discipline three deputies who hung a noose in the courthouse take will their case to a Read Full Story ...
Man Arrested After Scaling 58 Story Skyscraper
2010-09-07 05:45:00 fox2news.comThe veteran climber used suction cups, but no rope or safety net.
SAN FRANCISCO -- A man who scaled the exterior of a 58-story downtown skyscraper Monday and unfurled an American flag at the top was arrested. Read Full Story ...
St. Louis among most stressed cities in US
2010-09-07 05:34:53 ksdk.comSt. Louis among most stressed cities in US Read Full Story ...
Smoke covered highway results in massive crash in SE Missouri
2010-09-07 04:15:48 ksdk.comSmoke covered highway results in massive crash in SE Missouri Read Full Story ...
President Obama Proposes $50 Billion Dollar Job Program
2010-09-07 00:42:00 fox2news.comProgram To Target Infrastructure
Between 15 and 20 million Americans are Un-employed this Labor Day. So President Obama is proposing A new Fifty billion dollar program To put people to work building and repairing roads, bridges and railways. Is it too little, too late? This is the highway 141 extension project in St. Louis county, a 20 million dollar stimulus funded extention of 141 from Olive north to Page avenue. The president now wants another 50 billion. Critics either call it a waste of money or not nearly enough money: Read Full Story ...
Deputies' suit starting against St. Louis sheriff
2010-09-07 00:30:00 STLToday.comTwo deputies who claim St. Louis Sheriff James Murphy supported a racially hostile work environment and failed to discipline three deputies who hung a noose in the courthouse take will their case to a Read Full Story ...
Police search for suspect in crimes against students
2010-09-07 00:20:00 STLToday.com
Woman assaulted is a student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Police say the assailant may have robbed two Washington University students the day before. Read Full Story ...Charlack breaks rules on cameras
2010-09-07 00:15:00 STLToday.com
State eyes penalties after city did not consistently man
police car monitoring I-170. Read Full Story ...Candidates more similar than it appears
2010-09-07 00:15:00 STLToday.com
If elections were held over coffee and steakburgers, the political world would be a friendlier place. Read Full Story ...Hawk Point bears summer of sorrow, suspicion
2010-09-07 00:10:00 STLToday.com
In the last two months, Hawk Point has been shaken by the murder of a well-known body shop owner, the abduction of a 4-year-old girl brought to a rotting cabin just outside the city limit and a car cr Read Full Story ...Thousands gather for Labor Day Parade
2010-09-07 00:10:00 STLToday.com
ST. LOUIS ? In what has been a difficult year
for many, thousands of union members, their families and others
gathered downtown Monday morning for the annual Labor Day
parade. Read Full Story ...Blunt's ties to Abramoff resurface
2010-09-07 00:05:00 STLToday.com
Carnahan reminds voters of the overlapping political circles with the convicted lobbyist. Read Full Story ...Law and Order
2010-09-07 00:00:00 STLToday.comFRANKLIN COUNTY > Man is killed in ATV crash ? Michael P. Columbo, 58, of Gerald, was killed late Sunday when he was thrown from his 2001 Yamaha all-terrain vehicle. It overturned after leaving t Read Full Story ...
Senate Issues: A two-part series
2010-09-07 00:00:00 STLToday.comIn Missouri's race for the U.S. Senate, the candidates' records include events they would rather not talk about ? but their opposition does. Read Full Story ...
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