Monthly Archives: April 2009

N.J. judge withholds $14 million Sprint settlement over weak response

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NEWARK, New Jersey – Brad Lakin complained in federal court months ago that former teammate Paul Weiss and telephone company Sprint cooked up a class action notice that hardly anybody would notice, and facts have borne out Lakin’s prophecy. Read More »

Class Action, Federal Court, News

Tillery’s appeal of Price over statute of limitations is just beginning

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Tillery

MOUNT VERNON – Three months after Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth signed the third order in four years dismissing Stephen Tillery’s $10 billion class action against cigarette maker Philip Morris, Tillery’s appeal of the order has barely begun. Read More »

Class Action, Ill. Appellate Court, News

Judy Kent named Deputy Clerk of the Year

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Judy Kent

Judy Kent has been named first recipient of the St. Clair County Deputy Circuit Clerk of the Year award. Read More »

News, St. Clair County

Wal-Mart sued by customer claiming injuries in slip on water

A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against Wal-Mart and one of its managers, alleging she fell on water that had leaked from a cooler. Marsha M. Dickson says she was shopping at the O’Fallon Wal-Mart on Aug. 26, … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

U.S. Attorney General urged to investigate fraud in asbestos litigation

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Holder

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Justice Department should investigate evidence suggesting there is widespread fraud by trial lawyers litigating asbestos-related cases, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says. Read More »

Asbestos, Features, News

Construction company sued by worker claiming wrongful termination

A Lenzburg man says he was wrongly fired from a construction company in retaliation for his filing of workers’ compensation. On April 28, Jack Grau filed a lawsuit in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Bechtel Construction Company, saying he … Read More »

News, Retaliatory Discharge, St. Clair County

Rear-end collision on Route 158 is subject of suit

A Belleville man has filed suit against a Caseyville company and one of its employees, alleging he suffered severe pain after the employee rear-ended him. Robert D. Nicholson claims he was driving west on Illinois Route 158 in St. Clair … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Documents still not turned over in Fairview Heights online travel suits

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Mitchell

In spite of the mayor’s approval, the attorney for Fairview Heights has not turned over settlement agreements and other documents related to the city’s suits against online travel companies. Read More »

News, St. Clair County

Delaware, California new prime targets for asbestos plaintiffs

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McCambridge

During a recent interview with a reporter, Lester Brickman recalled an old television western from days gone by called “Have Gun-Will Travel.” Read More »

Asbestos, Features, News

Jurors find for surgeon in Madison County med mal trial

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Crowder

Despite disappointment in losing his wrongful death suit against a Highland surgeon, plaintiff Russell Darbon of Edwardsville says he and his family have gained something from the case: closure. Read More »

Madison County, News, Wrongful Death