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Karmeier to administer oath to new attorneys
Justice Karmeier pictured during a swearing-in ceremony for attorneys in May 2006 in Collinsville. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will preside and administer the attorney's oath when 105 new lawyers are admitted to practice in ceremonies in Carbondale on Thursday, Nov. 8.
QA: Circuit Clerk candidate Brendan Kelly looks to paperless, wireless future
Brendan Kelly The Record asked St. Clair County Circuit Clerk candidate Brendan Kelly, a Democrat, to answer questions regarding his qualifications. In the November 2008 general election, Kelly is hoping to succeed long-time Circuit Clerk Barney Metz, who is retiring.
Hearing loss claimed in suit against Alton and Southern
A St. Louis law firm has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in St. Clair County against Alton and Southern Railway on behalf of six workers who claim ear injuries due to excessive horn and whistle noises.
Dwight Kay announces run against Jay Hoffman
Dwight Kay Dwight Kay, vice president of Cassens Transport in Edwardsville, has announced his candidacy for state representative in the 112th District.
ESL property owner sued over personal injury complaint
Eric Haas has filed a personal injury complaint against Galloway Properties, Inc. and Eric Galloway individually, claiming he fell into a non-partitioned, unlit recessed stairwell at 142 4th Street in East St. Louis on March 11.
Bausch & Lomb, Walgreen named in ReNu suit
Bausch & Lomb, Inc. and Walgreen Co. are being sued in St. Clair County Circuit Court by a Chicago plaintiff who claims her use of the contact lens product ReNu with MoistureLoc caused an eye infection.
Union Pacific worker files complaint in St. Clair County
A former railroad fireman and engineer has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act lawsuit against Union Pacific Railroad in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Insurer for Hometown Hardware seeks compensation for fire
Federated Mutual Insurance Co. is seeking in excess of $100,000 on behalf of Hometown Hardware in Belleville from a neghboring business it believes is responsible for a destructive fire.
Shimkus announces bid for seventh term
Shimkus toured the John Cochran Veterans Affairs Medical Center, a hospital which serves his consituents, in St. Louis on Nov. 5. Here he visits with Barbara Derring of Collinsville. Congressman John Shimkus (R-19) announced he would be seeking re-election to a seventh term in the House of Representatives.
Law student with dyslexia and low 'grape' point average sues SIU for $1.5 million
A white female law student whose first year grades precluded a second year invitation, claims Southern Illinois University School of Law discriminated against her because she suffers from "Attention Span Deficit Disorder."
Alton sued by firefighters' pension for underfunding by $31 million
Trustees for the Alton Firefighters Pension Fund (AFPF) are suing the city of Alton claiming the fund is underfunded by more than $31 million.
Railroader claims UP failed to provide ergonomically safe equipment
Larry R. Biggs has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit against Union Pacific Railroad claiming he developed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and left ulnar nerve entrapment due to his employer's alleged negligence.
Two strikes, no airbags, no insurance: Malibu driver sues GM, State Farm, Allstar Motors
An East St. Louis woman is seeking in excess of $300,000 for injuries and damages she suffered after hitting a deer two times while traveling southbound on Interstate 255/270 two years ago.
Woman sues captors and bar for injuries sustained during escape
An Oklahoma woman who says she was profoundly intoxicated when struck by a motorist is suing an O'Fallon bar and a couple she claims may have spiked her drinks in an attempt to lure her away for sexual exploitation.
Fire loss prompts insurer to sue furnace manufacturer
The insurance carrier for Roesch Inc. in Belleville has filed a civil complaint against KMI Systems, Inc. in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming a faulty furnace led to a fire which destroyed and damaged Roesch's inventory and building.
Bus driver named in civil sexual assault complaint
James Steele, Sr. has refiled a civil complaint against Southwestern Illinois College, its bus driver Lorenzo Perez and Challenge Unlimited, Inc. alleging Perez sexually battered and assaulted his mentally challenged daughter.
Appellate court candidate's son files national class action against AT&T, Cingular
David Cates An attorney whose Illinois law career is not quite one-year-old has filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against AT&T Wireless and Cingular Wireless claiming the cellular providers fraudulently induced customers post merger into buying new phones.
CSX named in St. Clair County FELA suit
Billy Bob Jolliff is seeking in excess of $100,000 in damages from CSX Transportation, Inc. for injuries, pain and suffering, lost earnings and medical expenses.
Shimkus votes to establish Lincoln Heritage Area
Washington, D.D. -- Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) voted for House passage of omnibus legislation (HR 1483) Wednesday that included language establishing the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.
Class plaintiff's attorney-husband is TCPA specialist
The lead plaintiff in a recently filed Lakin class action lawsuit is no ingenue when it comes to litigation involving the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).