News from November 2007
Tillery stands to collect $17 million settlement fee from Sears via Byron
In a few weeks attorney Stephen Tillery of St. Louis will win a $17 million class action settlement fee from Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron.
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Car crash on Nameoki subject of suit
A man who suffered serious and permanent injuries in a car crash seven years ago filed a personal injury suit against the driver of the vehicle that collided with him.
Gabby's and Eddie's on Nameoki named in Dram Shop suit
A man who was attacked by two men who were intoxicated filed a dram shop complaint against two Granite City taverns claiming they sold alcohol to the offenders.
Superseding indictment increases charges against Lakin
Tom Lakin A federal grand jury returned a second superseding indictment against Tom Lakin, raising the total number of charges against Lakin from eight to 18.
Metropolis radio station sued for copyright infringement
Lionel Richie wrote "All Night Long (All Night)" Sun Media, Inc. and its general manager Samuel K. Stratemeyer, which operate WRIK-FM radio station in Metropolis, Ill. may be in trouble over Somebody's Baby.
Hand-in-elevator-door case set for trial Dec. 3
Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla is set to preside over a trial against Kone Elevator and Saint Anthony's Hospital set for Dec. 3.
Aromatic amines exposure claimed in suit against major oil cos., others
A Kentucky barge worker diagnosed with bladder cancer filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court claiming he was exposed to aromatic amines and aromatic amine-containing products over the course of a 30-plus year career.
Edward Jones Dome blamed for 'bunched up' carpet in personal injury suit
Edward Jones Dome A woman who was injured at the Edward Jones Dome when she fell on carpet that was "bunched up" filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 13.
Arizona plaintiff claims mesothelioma in Madison County suit
An Arizona man suffering from mesothelioma filed suit against 67 defendant corporations alleging their negligence led to his contraction of the fatal disease.
Peel sentenced to 12 years in prison
Peel leaves the federal courthouse following his conviction in March. Attorney Gary Peel was sentenced to 12 years in prison by U.S. District Court Judge William Stiehl Monday afternoon.
Mascoutah home owners sue city for sewer backup
A Mascoutah couple claims the city's failure to maintain its sewage system and lift station caused raw sewage to back up into their basement on four separate occasions within six months.
Woman sues District 189 for sidewalk mishap
A woman attending a conference at East St. Louis School District 189 claims she fell in an unguarded opening in the sidewalk's concrete.
Staunton bank seeks $711k in unpaid loans
First National Bank in Staunton filed suit against O'Bryan Consulting and Glen and Cecelia O'Bryan alleging they failed to re-pay two promissory notes.
More doctors or more lawyers?
In the end, it's not about our civil rights or access to our courts. Illinois' running debate over the size of "pain and suffering" awards in medical malpractice lawsuits is about priorities.
Judge Larsen: Courage Under Fire
The winds of fearful political consequences notwithstanding,in an act of true courage, Cook County Judge Diane Larsen struck down the damage caps, finding they violate both the separation of powers provision as an impermissible infringement on the judicial process, as well as seeing the law for what is always was, an unabashed attempt to give even more special indemnities under the law to an already overly privileged class.
Judge Larsen: 'We may not refuse to follow' the law
When Cook County Circuit Judge Diane Joan Larsen declared a state law establishing caps on damages in medical malpractice cases unconstitutional, her much anticipated ruling prompted an outpouring of criticism as well as praise.