Ann Knef News
Fifth Appellate Court race gets feisty
Stewart So long clean campaign pledges. Hello feisty.
QA: Real Court Reform Now opposes retention
The head of a grassroots group opposing the retention of Third Circuit Judges Ann Callis, Charles Romani and John Knight, explained the organization's position recently in a question-answer format.
Railroad warning signals failed, suit says
Matthew J. Daugherty is suing Western-Cullen-Hayes Inc., the makers of railroad crossing warning equipment, for severe injuries he sustained two years ago when his vehicle was struck by an Amtrak train in Brighton.
Expensive court race necessary for level competition
The Fifth Appellate Court contest in southern Illinois will end up costing a mere third of what the most expensive state supreme court race cost just two years ago.
Worker alleges he was fired for making workers' compensation claim
A former employee of Power Maintenance & Constructors in O'Fallon alleges he was fired last year for having made a workers' compensation claim.
Mother claims son sexually assaulted at Challenge Unlimited
The mother of a mentally handicapped adult is suing Challenge Unlimited, a facility that employes disabled persons, for failing to protect her son from a sexual assault.
Waterloo Wal-Mart sued for customer's slip on beer
Wal-Mart in Waterloo is being sued by a customer who sustained severe and permanently disabling injuries after slipping and falling on beer in a store aisle.
Prenzler claims Bathon running business on taxpayer time
He may be outmatched by his opponent's fund-raising prowess, but the Republican candidate for Madison County Treasurer believes his message, "It's Your Money. Demand Ethics," will ring with voters Nov. 7.
Early voting turnout much higher in Madison than St. Clair
Early voting in Madison County and St. Clair County tells two very different stories.
Former Morgan Stanely employee sues
A former employee of the investment banking firm Morgan Stanley claims he is entitled to more than $100,000 in fees and commissions in part because he procured an $18.5 million investment from the St. Louis Sewer District.
McGlynn's coffers top $1 million mark
With a $120,000 recent boost from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), Fifth Appellate Court Justice Stephen McGlynn's campaign has crossed the $1 million milestone.
Med mal litigant campaigns for Cueto
Judge Cueto A Belleville doctor's appearance in a St. Clair County judge's campaign flyer "goes beyond the pale" of ethical behavior, according to a Washington University law professor.
Sexual abuse, assault of young child alleged in suit
A Trenton woman alleges James R. Morton, Jr. of St. Clair County sexually abused and assaulted her 21-month-old daughter, according to a lawsuit filed Oct. 16 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Parents sue bike maker and Toys R Us for son's injuries
The parents of a Dupo child are suing Iron Horse Bicycle Co., World Wide Cycle Supply and Toys R Us for injuries their son suffered in a "Harley Davidson" bicycle accident last year.
Real estate broker claims neighbor slandered her
A Smithton real estate broker is suing her Heartland Oaks subdivision neighbor for slander.
Father and daughter sue for parking lot trip
A St. Clair County man and his daughter are suing a slew of tenants, owners and occupiers of property at 1706 West Highway 50 in O'Fallon for tripping in a hole in the parking lot.
ICJL calls on Stewart to cease negative campaigning
As the battle heats up in southern Illinois' Fifth Appellate Court race, the Illinois Civil Justice League's political action has called on Saline County Judge Bruce Stewart to end "Maag-like" negative campaigning against his opponent Appellate Court Justice Stephen McGlynn.
Callis stands by record
Chief Judge Ann Callis Q.Madison County Courts have been criticized as plaintiff-friendly. Inarguably, this venue has had a greater number of class action and asbestos filings than other similarly sized courts in the state and nation. Are the days of forum shopping over in Madison County?
Knight says public confidence is strong in Bond County
Bond County Circuit Judge John Knight Q.What should voters know about your record? Why should you be retained?
A.Following service in the United States Army and as an assistant prosecutor, I served 18 years as the Bond County State's Attorney.
Romani proud of long career on criminal bench
Circuit Judge Charles Romani Q.What should voters know about your record? Why should you be retained?