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Thursday, March 28, 2024

News from May 2009


When "fair" seems unfair

By The Madison County Record |
The defendant admits no guilt, but agrees to pay an unnamed charity $1.2 million. The plaintiffs get zilch. And the Lakin law firm lawyers pocket $650,000 in fees and expenses.

Tribute to Hospice nurses

By The Madison County Record |
To the editor:

Long term care hero

By The Madison County Record |
To the editor:

Breaks, meals, sick days, vacation not required by law

By The Madison County Record |
Think that coffee break comes with the job? Think again.

O'Fallon accident is subject of personal injury claim

By Kelly Holleran |
Jennifer Burns has filed suit against William H. DeCarr, claiming her vehicle sustained significant damages and she was injured after DeCarr collided with her.

Justice O'Connor argues for merit-selection; opponent calls elections democracy in action

By Amelia Flood |
O'Connor Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor remembers when she ran for her first judgeship in her home state of Arizona. That experience – and her respect for the Founding Fathers – has made her a staunch advocate for reforming how states pick the men and women who sit as judges.

Suit claims woman miscarried after Belleville auto accident

By Kelly Holleran |
An Illinois woman says she miscarried her baby after a Belleville man attempted to make a U-turn in front of her.

Millar tells judge Lakin reported him to ARDC to gain advantage in pending suit

By Steve Korris |
Millar Jeff Millar claims former employer Brad Lakin reported him to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, but that's news to the ARDC.

Injuries claimed in Route 159 accident in Collinsville

By Kelly Holleran |
A Collinsville man says numerous parts of his body and nervous system were injured after a Madison County man drove into his vehicle.

Eiler Road accident caused injuries, woman claims in suit

By Kelly Holleran |
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against another woman, alleging her neck, back, both knees and body were severely and permanently injured after a collision.

Wrongful death trial date vacated

By Amelia Flood |
A 2005 wrongful death suit against a Staunton medical practice and its doctors will not go to trial Monday before Madison Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth. The trial date has been vacated according to court documents.

Fairview Heights releases settlements, questions remain about attorneys' fees

By Amelia Flood |
Mitchell Settlement documents released Wednesday show that the city of Fairview Heights netted about $315,000 in its four year legal battle with 13 online travel companies.

Truck driver claims injuries in explosion

By Kelly Holleran |
An Illinois man has filed suit against four corporations and a plant manager, alleging he was severely burned after a dust collection system he was standing near exploded.

Broken humerus claimed in personal injury suit

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman claims her humerus was broken after she was rear-ended while stopped for a traffic control device.

Traveling electrician sues Union Pacific

By Kelly Holleran |
A former railroad worker has filed suit against his previous employer, claiming he was injured after being forced to climb without proper equipment.

St. Clair County Avandia suits name 186 plaintiffs

By Kelly Holleran |
Driscoll More than 180 people say GlaxoSmithKline was wrong in selling a diabetes drug without first warning of potential serious side effects from which they or their deceased relatives suffered.

Hamilton County man sues in St. Clair County over 2005 accident

By Kelly Holleran |
A Hamilton County man says a car in which he was riding struck a tree, causing him neck and back injuries.

Woman claims injuries in Caseyville accident

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman has filed suit against a Belleville resident, alleging her right shoulder, right leg and low back were injured after a rear-end collision.

Trial lawyers make out in Chrysler bailout

By Steve Korris |
Deutsch NEW YORK – Personal injury lawyers seemingly have secured a windfall from the Chrysler bailout.

Schnuck's parking lot accident is subject of suit

By Kelly Holleran |
A man says he suffered numerous injuries after the driver of a 2000 Hyundai Sonata collided with him while turning out of a parking lot.