News from February 2007
Federal courts taking on class action burden post CAFA
Ted Frank Two years since the passage of the Class Action Fairness Act (CAFA), new cases are no longer clogging state courts to the extent they once did. Instead, they're gumming up dockets in federal court.
Duane Bailey elected associate judge in Madison County
Duane Bailey Madison County assistant state's attorney Duane Bailey has been elected associate judge to fill the vacancy created when Judge Barbara Crowder was elected to the circuit bench.
Civil justice advocate Charlie Norwood dies
Rep. Charlie Norwood Rep. Charles Norwood, Jr., a Republican congressman from Georgia who in 2004 asked the U.S. Attorney General to investigate Madison County's judicial system, died Tuesday after battling cancer and lung disease. The seven-term congressman was 65.
Michael Cook elected associate judge in St. Clair County
Michael Cook, 36, of Belleville, has been elected as an associate judge for the 20th Judicial Circuit.
Dick Erdmann February Ambassador of the Month
Dick Erdmann February Ambassador of the Month
Inmate seeks $700k for prison officials' 'awful conduct'
Craig Cooper (IL DOC) An inmate serving six years in prison on drug charges filed a complaint in federal court Feb. 14, claiming prison officials with the Illinois Department of Corrections deliberately delayed medical treatment.
Minnesotan files asbestos complaint in Madison County
Edwin Brekke of Minnesota filed an asbestos suit against 100 defendant corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working from 1938 to 1982 as a steelworker, laborer and boiler operator at various locations.
Litchfield defendant sued in Madison County
Faith Lannom filed a personal injury suit against TTT Partners of Litchfield, in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 8, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
House Republicans launch '102 Ideas' website
Rep. Tom Cross SPRINGFIELD -- Asking citizens to contribute ideas and get engaged in the debate about how to improve Illinois, House Republican Leader Tom Cross announced the creation of a website called www.102illinoisideas.com
that is designed to serve as a forum for idea creation and discussion.
Chute injures worker, Illini Concrete suit says
A concrete worker assigned to an Interstate 64 project near Caseyville is suing Illini Concrete after one its drivers struck him in the back with a concrete chute.
Allsup suit claims 'unlawful' termination
Karen Domyan filed suit against her former employer Allsup Inc. claiming she was fired after filing a workers' compensation claim.
Ortho surgeon Simmons sued over carpal tunnel surgery
Victor Len filed a medical malpractice complaint against orthopedic surgeon Gregory Simmons, M.D. of Belleville claiming his endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery was negligently and carelessly performed.
Overworked physician blames General Medicine
A physician who claims she was overworked, berated and forced to falsify medical records at various Illinois nursing homes, has filed suit against General Medicine P.C. and a litany of co-defendants.
Apex Oil liability in Stack's hands
Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack must decide whether the former bankruptcy of Apex Oil relieves it of liability for pollution at a refinery in Hartford.
AmerenIP named in auto accident suit
Ernest Wheeler filed a personal injury suit against Ameren IP claiming one of its employees was negligent while driving a vehicle on Illinois Route 3 near the Olin entrance.
Susan Bailey Named Ambassador of the Month for January
Susan Bailey Named Ambassador of the Month for January
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SWIC scholarship fund remembers attorney Becker
For more than 25 years, Robert Becker served as the attorney for Southwestern Illinois College.
Plaintiffs 'cherry-picking' Missouri law in Illinois Home Depot case
Gail Renshaw MOUNT VERNON – If Fifth District appellate judges clear the way, Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack can proceed with a trial that could make money for the state – the state of Missouri, that is.