Monthly Archives: December 2011

PepsiCo granted more time to plead in mouse in Mountain Dew case

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Ruth

Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on Dec. 14 continued a case management conference until PepsiCo’s motion to dismiss is heard in a lawsuit claiming a mouse was found in a can of Mountain Dew. Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Boom and crane assembly malfunction causes worker’s death in Pinckneyville, suit says

The mother of a deceased man has filed suit against the manufacturers of heavy machinery, alleging her son died after the machinery fell on top of him, crushing him. Amy Ciborowski claims her son, Keven Ciborowski, was working for defendant … Read More »

News, St. Clair County, Wrongful Death

Handyman sues home owner after garage door falls on head and back

A man has filed suit against the owner of a Belleville property after he claims a garage door at the property unexpectedly fell on him. Howard Mister claims he was working as a handyman at defendant William Bach’s home at … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Dog owners answer plaintiff’s questions in letter carrier’s suit

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Mudge

Defendants James and Renee Beyer on Dec. 21 filed a certificate of service, stating their answers to questions were mailed to the plaintiff in a Madison County personal injury suit. Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Juneau answers suit saying plaintiff’s claim is not sufficient

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Callis

Juneau Associates has filed a motion to dismiss a Madison County lawsuit claiming the plaintiff did not file a claim sufficient to form a valid lawsuit.
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Madison County, News

Ruth approves worker’s withdrawal of motion to dismiss

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Ruth

Trial to start Jan. 23 for barge worker who claims his arm was mangled by a large metal ball Read More »

News

Home Depot answers St. Clair County trip and fall suit

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Mendillo

In its answer to a slip and fall lawsuit, Home Depot claims a plaintiff who alleges she tore her Achilles tendon at its Belleville store was negligent for her own injuries. Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Illinois Law Now: ISBA provides business start-up advice and answers other legal questions

Question: I’m planning on starting a business in 2012. What factors should I consider when setting up the legal structure? Answer: Before making a decision, you should carefully weigh the numerous considerations concerning liability and tax issues. There are several … Read More »

Features, News

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (Legal Version)

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Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter “the House”) a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to a mouse. Read More »

Arguments, Their View

Gonna take a sentimental jury

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Every year another study comes out documenting how little too many American citizens know about the history of our country and the nature of our political system. Read More »

Arguments, Our View