News from January 2005
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Daughter killed in train accident; bereaved father seeks relief
A man whose daughter was killed when a Union Pacific Railroad train crashed into the vehicle in which she was a passenger, is suing the railroad, its conductor and engineer, and the car's driver for more than $50,000.
Stack does not move asbestos cases
Madison County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Stack, who established early on that he would dismiss cases based on forum non conveniens, did not allow two such motions during a recent hearing. But he made it clear to plaintiff attorneys that forum shopping will not be tolerated anymore under his administration of the county's large asbestos docket.
Vioxx-related suit filed in St. Clair County
East St. Louis resident Rosalyn Jackson filed an 11-count suit against Merck & Co. and Walgreen's claiming a stroke she suffered was caused by taking Vioxx.
Two FELA suits filed in St. Clair County
Dustin B. McCandless, a conductor who worked a year-and-a-half for Norfolk Southern Railroad, is suing the railroad for more than $50,000 alleging unsafe working conditions. McCandless claims he suffered serious injuries after he was assaulted in the Coapman Yard in East St. Louis on Sep. 12, 2004.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, Jan. 25
Janelle Adair v. Chad R. Whittman and Jerseyville Discount Carpets, Inc.
New Lawsuits: Monday, Jan. 24
Fresh from the courthouse:
Anderson Hospital named in wrongful death suit
Neil B. Ford filed a wrongful death suit against Anderson Hospital, Legatus Emergency Services and Peter B. Malench, M.D. in Madison County Circuit Court on Jan. 21 claiming the hospital and its staff incorrectly diagnosed his daughter’s illness leading to her death.
Jones Act case filed in Madison County
Luke Myrick filed a Jones Act lawsuit Jan. 24 in Madison County Circuit Court alleging he was injured while working for Teco Barge Line of Metropolis.
Alton attorney sued for negligence
Robert and Anna Boettcher filed a legal malpractice suit against Alton attorney Jeffrey Weishaupt seeking more than $50,000 in damages They claim Weishaupt's negligence caused their pending lawusit to be dismissed.
American Legion altercation leads to dram shop suit
Tammy Spann of Wood River filed a dram shop lawsuit against American Legion Post 1167 in South Roxana Jan. 24 claiming she was severely and permanently injured after a drunken patron fell violently on her right side.
New Lawsuits: Friday, Jan. 21
Friday's Madison County Law Division Filing's:
Damages sought in accident suits
Karen Jackson filed suit Jan. 21 against Nicholas R. Troxell of East Alton seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she received in an auto accident.
Madison County drives Rule 225 debate
Testifiying before the State Supreme Court's Rules Committee, Illinois State Bar Association President Oly Bly Pace, III conceded that Madison County's Circuit Court was the "gorilla" in the room.
Bank of Edwardsville sues to collect on loan default
The Bank of Edwardsville filed suit against Daniel Harms and Harms & Associates Jan. 21 seeking to collect on a default promissory note.
State high court overturns ruling
The Illinois Supreme Court overturned a May 28, 2002 ruling by Madison County Associate Judge Lewis Mallott in an insurance case where the plaintiff argued their payouts should be more because she had coverage for multiple vehicles, even though only one vehicle was involved in the accident.
The intimidators
Bradley Lakin doesn’t look so tough.
But armed with a law degree, big firm backing, and a court’s favor, Lakin thinks he’s the Terminator.