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Arbitration program ok'd in Third Circuit
A mandatory arbitration program for Madison County has been unanimously approved by the circuit judges of the Third Judicial Circuit, according to a press release issued by Chief Judge Ann Callis.
Silicosis lawyers grilled at congressional hearing
Attorneys being sworn in at a congressional hearing Wednesday. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Lawyers responsible for bringing thousands of silicosis cases to state courts in Mississippi and Texas stood by the lawsuits that critics have described as "manufactured for money."
Wal-Mart customer sues for falling on substance
Delores Weston of Belleville is seeking in excess of $50,000 from Wal-Mart for injuries sustained in a slip and fall at the store's Belleville location in December.
St. Clair County Dems raise $156k in first half of year
The St. Clair County Democratic Central Committee raised $156,079 in the first half of 2006, according to records filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections. And even though the committee spent more than that in six months, it ended a recent reporting period with $27,524.43 on hand.
NY trial lawyers welcome advertising restrictions
A trial lawyer organization in New York supports new restrictions on attorney advertising as a means of restoring dignity to the profession.
ATLA votes in favor of name change
The Association of American Trial Lawyers of America voted today to change its name to the American Association for Justice.
Stack to head Madison County's Civil Division
Judge Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack has been tapped to head the Third Circuit's Civil Division.
Legal ethics professor says Cueto's candidacy not valid
A Southern Illinois University legal ethics professor said that St. Clair County Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto's election bid is not valid.
Patient transporter failed to keep proper lookout, suit claims
Belleville resident Linda Hayes is suing Gambro Healthcare of Fairview Heights for severe and permanent injuries she received while receiving dialysis on Dec. 17, 2005.
ATLA wants to drop 'trial lawyer' from name
To spiff up its image, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America is considering changing its name to the American Association for Justice.
Wal-Mart sued for water on floor
Wal-Mart Mascoutah resident Kimberly Biekert is seeking in excess of $100,000 from Wal-Mart for injuries sustained when she slipped on a pool of water at the O'Fallon store on July 3, 2004.
Electrician's widow sues AmerenIP
AmerenIP is being sued by a woman whose husband was electrocuted at the power company's Belleville facility last year.
Cueto's election bid may be challenged
The Illinois Civil Justice League may challenge the constitutionality of 20th Circuit Judge Lloyd A. Cueto's election bid.
Misdiagnosis caused child's death, mother claims
Belleville pediatrician David C. Norman, M.D. is being blamed for the death of Trevikoromira Williams who died of bacterial meningoencephalitis nearly two years ago.
Shiloh man sues Freeburg Township for defective steps
Walter Minton of Shiloh filed a personal injury lawsuit against Freeburg Township for injuries he sustained on allegedly defective steps.
Rio Club patron sues for ceiling collapse
Marquelus Brown, a customer of The Rio Club in East St. Louis, is suing the establishment because the ceiling fell on him.
Scott Credit Union named in anticipatory breach suit
Scott Credit Union is being sued by a woman claiming entitlement to an additional $250,000 from her deceased husband's Deferred Compensation Account.
East St. Louis nightclub sued over shooting
An East St. Louis nightclub is being sued by a customer who was shot in the leg by an unknown assailant last year.
Associate Judge Stobbs dons black robe
A large crowd gathered Monday morning to observe Godfrey attorney Stephen Stobbs be sworn into office as Madison County Associate Judge.
Patient claims colon perforation in med mal suit
Plaintiff Mary Fricker has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Saint Anthony's Health Center and several physicians in Madison County Circuit Court claiming she suffered complications from a colonoscopy performed June 16, 2004.