News from July 2008
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Madison man sues over house fire
Leroy Latham has filed suit against Yvett Osuegbu, alleging his house and personal properly were destroyed in a fire.
Web site spotlights trial lawyer 'earmarks'
A bevy of plaintiff-friendly provisions that would expand liability laws for businesses and ordinary Americans have been worked into key pieces of legislation by the nation's trial lawyers, a group said Monday.
Kerasotes sued after woman falls
A woman who tripped and fell at Kerasotes Theatres in Edwardsville has filed a personal injury complaint against the movie theater, alleging they failed to properly maintain their premises.
Woman sues park district after falling in hole
A woman who tripped and fell in a large hole at the Veteran's Parkway Park has filed a personal injury suit against Granite City Park District, alleging the part district failed to fill the hole.
Tanning company sued over fan cut
Jenna Mattson has filed a personal injury suit against Hollywood Tan, alleging the tanning company was negligent.
Carr wants new damages trial in Magna Bank v. Thompson Coburn
Stack Rex Carr's client won a protracted legal malpractice trial four months ago in Madison County, but the veteran trial lawyer claims the jury's award was "inadequate."
Colorado woman files asbestos complaint in Madison County
A Colorado woman suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County.
New Lawsuits: Friday, July 25
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New Lawsuits: Thursday, July 24
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Lawyers aren't extra-special
The State Supreme Court set a troubling precedent last week when it ruled the state's master roster of lawyers deserves extra-special protection.
New Illinois jobs numbers point to needed reform: Totalitarianism
Illinois should go to a military strongman form of government.
Lakins point at former employee and clients in legal malpractice counterclaim
Brad Lakin Lakin Law Firm founder Tom Lakin and son Brad Lakin seek to escape liability in a legal malpractice lawsuit by blaming a former employee and parents of a former client.
SuperValu says woman caused her own fall
A water puddle that allegedly collected on an aisle of the Highland SuperValu was obvious so no duty of care was owed to a personal injury defendant, the store said in court papers.
Smithton home owner sued for injuries by prospective buyer
A woman who was viewing a home for sale in Smithton is suing the property owner and two real estate agencies for injuries she suffered after tripping over plumbing pipes embedded in a concrete floor Oct. 15, 2007.
Hoffman's fund-raising adds to war chest
Dwight Kay State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Collinsville, raised about four times as much money in the first half of the year than his Republican challenger, Glen Carbon businessman Dwight Kay, campaign finance records show.
Two Lakin class actions off the docket in Madison County
Crowder Two Lakin Law Firm class actions have dropped from the docket in Madison County Circuit Court, one through settlement and one through futility.
Company seeks dismissal of wrongful death suit
Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging has filed a motion to dismiss a wrongful death complaint filed against them.