News from July 2006
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Matoesian interrupts verbal slugfest in class action
After attorney Lanny Darr told Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian that mold damaged everything in an apartment and attorney Troy Bozarth said mold damaged nothing, Matoesian decided to stop their bickering and start gathering facts.
ISBA appoints Maddox to 'master attorney' committee
Madison County Circuit Judge Lola Maddox has been appointed to the Illinois State Bar Association's newly formed Special Committee on Master Attorneys.
Commerce Bank Ribbon Cutting benefits Children's Museum
Commerce Bank Holds Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate New Edwardsville Banking Center
Arbitration program ok'd in Third Circuit
A mandatory arbitration program for Madison County has been unanimously approved by the circuit judges of the Third Judicial Circuit, according to a press release issued by Chief Judge Ann Callis.
Silicosis lawyers grilled at congressional hearing
Attorneys being sworn in at a congressional hearing Wednesday. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Lawyers responsible for bringing thousands of silicosis cases to state courts in Mississippi and Texas stood by the lawsuits that critics have described as "manufactured for money."
Weber denies motion to dismiss class action
Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber denied Auto Owners Casualty and Surety Company's motion to dismiss a class action case filed by chiropractor Frank Bemis.
Just ask Gonzo: Spilled coffee suit removed to federal court
Question: Please update the case of the woman whose road trip turned into a nightmare when the wind blew open her motor home door, hitting her in the head causing her to spill hot coffee.
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Interstate pedestrian sues driver for striking him
A man who was walking in the grassy median of Interstate 55 is suing the driver of a car that struck him.
Rosewood Care Center hit with suit
Delia Marguerite Giannini filed a civil suit against Rosewood Care Center of Swansea in St. Clair County Circuit Court July 20, claiming the nursing home violated the Nursing Home Care Act.
Casa Romero customer claims salmonella
John Laughlin filed suit against Casa Romero in East Alton in Madison County Circuit Court July 19 claiming the food he was served on May 21, 2005, was tainted with salmonella.
Brooklyn park visitor struck by lawnmower debris
An entrance to Brooklyn Park A woman injured while using the Brooklyn Community Park filed suit against the city and park district because debris propelled by a lawnmower struck her.
Iron worker sues AmerenIP and Anderson Electric
An iron worker working at the Ameren IP plant in Coffeen filed a personal injury suit against Anderson Electric and Ameren IP in Madison County Circuit Court July 24.
Friend sues friend for trip and fall
6788 Mary Ave. in East St. Louis A man who tripped on his friend's driveway filed a personal injury lawsuit against her in St. Clair County Circuit Court July 17.
Alton Belle worker claims personal injury
Alton Belle Sarah Culli filed suit against the Alton Belle Casino in Madison County Circuit Court July 24, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she allegedly sustained while working at the casino.
GRS Construction Co. sued for injuries
James Toon filed a personal injury suit against GRS Construction Company in St. Clair County Circuit Court July 12, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Plaintiff claims she tripped over wires in personal injury suit
Joanne Martychenko filed a personal injury suit against Southwestern Illinois Health Facilities in Madison County Circuit Court July 20, claiming injureis from tripping over cords and wires at the facility.
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