Daily Archives: January 7, 2013

The basics of a divorce case

January 7, 2013 4:21 PM
By Rita Novak

A divorce in Illinois can be either quite simple or complex, depending on the presence or absence of children and the amount and type of assets the couple owns. For instance, a Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage may … Read More »

Arguments, Their View

Plaintiff to amend complaint in suit against Wood River cop

January 7, 2013 3:36 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian granted the plaintiff leave to amend a complaint against a Wood River cop. The Wood River Police Department and Sgt. Darin Redden on Dec. 13 filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Stobbs sets Feb. 22 trial in attorney’s lawsuit over debt

January 7, 2013 3:32 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs on Jan. 2 denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit involving two Collinsville attorneys. He also set the case for a non-jury trial on Feb. 22. John L. Bitzer is suing William L. Berry, claiming … Read More »

Personal Injury

Insurance company asserts no duty to defend in priest abuse suits

January 7, 2013 2:11 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

A  pair of St. Clair County lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by a former priest has spurred a battle over insurance coverage. TIG Insurance Company on Monday filed a complaint in federal court, seeking declaratory judgment that it doesn’t have a … Read More »

Federal Court, Insurance, News, St. Clair County

Carbondale man sues mesh maker in St. Clair County; Former judge represents plaintiff

January 7, 2013 8:57 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Looking back, a Marion County man would never have had mesh inserted during a hernia repair surgery. But at the time, the product seemed like a suitable, cost-effective and appropriate solution to his problem, according to a recently filed lawsuit. … Read More »

News, Product Liability, St. Clair County

New asbestos claim filed in St. Clair County

January 7, 2013 8:51 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Michael Dithmart filed an asbestos lawsuit in St. Clair County Circuit Court on Dec. 21 against 64 defendant corporations. He will be represented by Randy L. Gori and Barry Julian of Gori, Julian and Associates in Edwardsville. In his complaint, … Read More »

Asbestos, News, St. Clair County

Tree service sued after worker killed by wood chipper

January 7, 2013 8:47 AM
By Kelly Holleran

The wife of a recently deceased man has filed suit against the tree service which she claims employed her husband when he was sucked into a wood chipper and killed. Amy Risinger alleges her husband, Richard Risinger, was working for … Read More »

News, Personal Injury, St. Clair County

Defense says plaintiff in haunted house lawsuit is suing for what she paid to enjoy

January 7, 2013 8:03 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Defense attorney Russell Scott is arguing that a lawsuit over a girl’s injuries at an Alton haunted house should be dismissed. A hearing on Scott’s motion to dismiss Steven Haug from a personal injury suit is set for Jan. 18. … Read More »

Madison County, News, Personal Injury

Jan. 29 dinner honoring Romani to benefit veterans

January 7, 2013 7:55 AM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

A dinner to honor retired Madison County Circuit Judge Charles Romani for his service on the bench will be held in the Meridian Ballroom at the Morris University Center on Jan. 29. Tickets cost $75. Proceeds will benefit the Madison … Read More »

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