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News from June 2012


Asbestos trial lawyers like Judy Cates

By The Madison County Record |
He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Matoesian resets CMC in worker's case against Alton and Southern

By Christina Stueve |
Papa Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian on June 27 reset a case management conference for the next available date in a Collinsville man's case against his former employer, Alton and Southern Railway.

Mudge sets trial date in couple's claim they have been unable to rent house

By Christina Stueve |
Mudge Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge on June 27 scheduled a non-jury trial for Nov. 12 in a couple's claim that they have been unable to rent out a house they purchased because of flooding issues that should have been disclosed prior to the sale.

Split panel of ARDC review board recommends suspensions for Lawrence Hess and Bruce Carr

By Bethany Krajelis |
A review board of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) has recommended a nine-month and six-month suspension for two attorneys accused of bringing a lawsuit for the purpose of harassment.

Route 162 accident in Pontoon Beach is subject of suit

By Kelly Holleran |
A woman claims she sustained head, face, neck, right forearm, back and left knee injuries after a driver swerved into her lane of traffic, causing a collision.

Randolph County couple sues in St. Clair County over Sparta accident

By Kelly Holleran |
A Randolph County couple has filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended their vehicle.

Driver accused of rear-ending motorcycle in Belleville

By Kelly Holleran |
Szul A motorcyclist has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.

State Farm seeks reimbursement in I-64/Route 157 accident

By Kelly Holleran |
An insurance company has filed suit against the driver that it claims struck the vehicle of one of its customers at a red light.

Ruth sets CMC in bank's claim couple damaged foreclosed home

By Christina Stueve |
Stine Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on June 27 set a case management conference for Sept. 26 in a bank's case against an Edwardsville couple for allegedly disconnecting their sump pump and leaving basement windows open after their home was foreclosed.

LeChien declares defendant complies with discovery request in man's case against KAF

By Christina Stueve |
Planek St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien declared the defendant complied with the plaintiff's discovery request on Monday. The lawsuit was filed by a man who claimed he became severely injured after he tripped over a deformity in the sidewalk at a charity event.

Lopinot reschedules status conference in man's case against Union Pacific

By Christina Stueve |
Harla St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot on June 25 rescheduled a status conference to Aug. 27 in a St. Clair County man's case against his former railroad employer for damage allegedly done to his knees.

Peoria firm wants IRS summons for client fund records quashed

By Bethany Krajelis |
A Peoria law firm has asked a federal court to quash a summons from the Internal Revenue Service that seeks two years worth of records related to its Interest on Lawyers Trust Account.

Tillery seeks at least $18K in fees from third party to litigation - University of Chicago

By Ann Maher |
Tillery An attorney who will share close to $35 million in fees by way of a recent class action settlement in federal court, is seeking at least $18,000 in fees from the University of Chicago in related state court litigation.

Status conference set in man's case against City of East St. Louis

By Christina Stueve |
Wagner St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot on June 25 has reset a status conference to July 16 in a former police officer's case against the City of East St. Louis.

Relationship was compromised following accident, suit says

By Kelly Holleran |
Kolker A woman and her husband claim their sex lives were compromised following a collision.

Reaction mixed to Supreme Court's Obamacare decision

By Bethany Krajelis |
Keefe The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowly upheld President Barack Obama's healthcare reform law, saying that the provision requiring individuals to purchase health insurance falls under Congress' taxing powers, not the Constitution's Commerce Clause.

Liberty Insurance seeks under paid work comp coverage

By Kelly Holleran |
Liberty Insurance Corporation claims it has lost more than $50,000 after a company failed to pay it the correct amount for workers' compensation coverage.

Mold and fungi inhalation lead to personal injury suit against building owners

By Kelly Holleran |
Lammert A St. Louis man claims he suffered from asthma and pneumonia after inhaling mold and fungi on a daily basis in his office.

Belleville Public Library blamed in suit over woman's trip on computer cords

By Kelly Holleran |
Zimmer A woman claims she tripped on computer cords while a patron at a public library in Belleville.

Doctor sues Livewell Wellness Centers claiming retaliatory discharge

By Kelly Holleran |
Gras A doctor who claims she lost her job after reporting that no taxes were being withheld from her paycheck has filed suit against her former employer.