News from November 2009
Freeburg rear-end accident is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he says struck the back of his vehicle.
Friend who drove pickup into pond, sued by mother
The mother of a deceased man claims her son died after one of his friends drove his car into a pond while intoxicated.
Motion 12/2 & 12/4/09
Wednesday, December 2
Critic says WhoCanISue.com plays to 'worst elements of human nature'
Wolfe A new Web site that offers real-time legal chat for the aggrieved has some critics questioning if WhoCanISue.com stands for justice or is merely a lawsuit manufacturing tool.
11/30 - 12/4/09
Thursday, December 3
Asbestos Clean-Up Docket: Dec. 4, 2009
11:00 A.M.
Republicans to push for tort reform
McConnell WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate will have "extensive" debate on health care reform in the coming weeks, with Republicans pushing for tort reform, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday.
Crowder allows atrazine amended complaint to go ahead, adds new chemicals to the mix
Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder has given attorney Stephen Tillery the go-ahead to amend and expand his class action complaints against makers of the most commonly used herbicide among corn growers.
14 new asbestos complaints filed in Madison County Nov. 9-14
Heller A total of 14 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court throughout the week of Nov. 9 through Nov. 13.
Defendant asks to continue Monday trial in 2004 medical negligence suit
Crowder The defendant in a 2004 suit over medical negligence filed a motion Nov. 19 to continue a trial set to begin Monday morning in Madison County.
Hearing set Monday in contested First Health settlement
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack is set to once again hear arguments related to a disputed Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) class action settlement.
Jury awards $1.375 million in Alton foot amputation suit
Hylla After deliberations stretched late into the night Friday, a Madison County jury awarded plaintiff Steven Kirk more than $1.375 million for injuries he suffered in a motorcycle accident.
Injuries claimed in Madison County accident
A man has filed suit against the Southern Illinois Specialized Healthcare Associates employee who stuck him while driving in Staunton.
Jack stand collapses, boilermaker claims in suit
A man has filed suit against two companies, alleging his foot was crushed after a jack stand collapsed while he was attempting to move a welding machine.
Third suit filed against Diocese over leased equipment default
A lawsuit filed by a Wabash bank marks the third complaint against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield for leased equipment it allegedly defaulted on.
Injured bus driver sues deceased who caused traffic accident
A man seeks more than $50,000 in a lawsuit he filed against a driver who died after colliding with him.
Fourteen apply to fill Mendelsohn's seat
Alfeld Fourteen men and women are vying to become Madison County's newest associate judge, according to a press release sent out by Chief Judge Ann Callis' office Friday.
Jury begins deliberations in Alton foot amputation suit; plaintiff asks for $5 million
The jury in a suit over a motorcycle accident in Alton began deliberations Friday afternoon after hearing the final witnesses and closing arguments from both sides.
Jury finds for defendant in Granite City retaliatory discharge case
A Madison County jury deliberated less than three hours before finding for Gateway Medical Center in a suit brought by its former head of case management.
KSM trial is political
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