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I-LAW chief discusses lawsuit lending measures during local stop

May 13, 2013 9:19 AM
By Ann Maher

A legal reform advocate was in O’Fallon Friday speaking to a conservative group on issues ranging from lawsuit lending legislation to the reputation of the courts in Madison and St. Clair counties. Travis Akin, executive director of Illinois Lawsuit Abuse … Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County, News

New asbestos suit filed in St. Clair County

May 8, 2013 6:53 AM
By Kelly Holleran

Another asbestos lawsuit has been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County’s asbestos docket. Neda Flake-Mays as special administrator of the estate of John Mays filed an asbestos lawsuit in St. Clair County Circuit Court. Flake-Mays does not … Read More »

Asbestos, News, St. Clair County

Defendant removes another asbestos lung cancer suit to federal court

April 17, 2013 4:42 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

One of more than two dozen defendants in an asbestos lung cancer lawsuit has removed the matter to federal court. United Technologies Corp. (UTC) on Monday filed a notice to remove the suit that William Wood filed in July from … Read More »

Asbestos, Federal Court, Issues, Madison County, News

Lung cancer suits are new trend in asbestos litigation; Filings discussed at recent California asbestos conference

March 28, 2013 1:19 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

When it comes to new trends in asbestos litigation, the increasing number of lung cancer suits would probably top the list. The reason behind the surge, however, doesn’t appear to be as concrete as the numbers. Some attorneys point to … Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County

New lung cancer asbestos case filed in St. Clair County

March 19, 2013 2:42 PM
By Kelly Holleran

Another asbestos lawsuit has been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County’s asbestos docket. Leonard and Monica Freed filed an asbestos lawsuit in St. Clair County Circuit Court. The Freeds do not specify where they live. They are … Read More »

Asbestos, News, St. Clair County

Madison County asbestos case settles in early a.m.

March 15, 2013 12:39 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Hours before opening arguments were set to begin in a Bollingbrook, Ill. man’s Madison County asbestos trial, attorneys settled. The case was being litigated in Associate Judge Clarence Harrison’s courtroom. Arguments were to begin today at 9 a.m. Harrison said … Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County, News

Jury selection begins in Madison County asbestos case

March 14, 2013 12:18 PM
By Christina Stueve Hodges

Jurors were being selected Thursday in a Bolingbrook, Ill.  man’s asbestos lawsuit against John Crane and Crane Company. Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison’s third-floor courtroom was full of prospective jurors being questioned by a handful of attorneys. According to the … Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County, News

Lawmakers hear testimony on Kay’s asbestos ‘double-dipping’ bill

March 7, 2013 1:35 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

There might not have been a vote, but lawmakers heard testimony this week over legislation aimed at preventing “double-dipping” by asbestos claimants. Sponsored by Rep. Dwight Kay, R-Glen Carbon, House Bill 153 would require plaintiffs seeking compensation for their asbestos-related … Read More »

Asbestos

House GOP includes tort reform in ‘pro-growth jobs’ legislative package

February 26, 2013 6:01 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

Rep. Dwight Kay, R-Glen Carbon, on Monday introduced a package of legislation he believes will help create more jobs and make Illinois more competitive with its neighboring states. The so-called “pro-growth jobs” package calls for major reform to the Civil … Read More »

Asbestos, Madison County, Personal Injury, Product Liability, St. Clair County, Tort Reform

Another asbestos defendant removes local suit to federal court

February 12, 2013 4:43 PM
By Bethany Krajelis

A defendant in a Madison County asbestos lawsuit has removed the matter to federal court. United Technologies Corp. (UTC) on Friday filed notice to remove the suit that a Mississippi couple filed in November against it and 19 other defendants. … Read More »

Asbestos, Federal Court, Madison County