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QA: Anytime is right time for ADR, says specialist Kirn
Kim Kirn Kim L. Kirn is a trained mediator with US Arbitration and Mediation-Midwest, Inc. and graduate of University of Notre Dame Law School. Kirn, having authored a column in the Record in October, provided a more detailed look at her career in "ADR," alternate dispute resolution, in the following "QA."
Rottweilers' owners blamed for attack in suit
Owners of two rottweilers are being sued in St. Clair County by a woman allegedly attacked by the dogs in Fairview Heights on June 13, 2006.
Mascoutah passes legal reform resolution
Gerald Daugherty MASCOUTAH -– A coalition of Illinois legal reform advocates, including the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, Illinois Civil Justice League and Illinois Chamber of Commerce, today lauded the Mascoutah City Council for passing a resolution calling on the Illinois legislature to pass meaningful lawsuit reform.
Lawn care professional sues maker of commercial mower for burns
The owner of a commercial lawn care business in Cahokia claims the gas line on his Scag Turf Tiger lawn mower came unattached while in use causing him, the mower and its surroundings to catch on fire.
Applebee's to get curb service in customer's injury suit
Applebee's customer Hazel Baker claims she will be disabled for the remainder of her life because she tripped over a curb in an area of the parking lot where bushes were overgrown and lighting was poor.
Med mal suit aimed at ortho surgeon and medical practice
John B. Wood, M.D. and Southern Orthopedic Associates are being sued by Laura Schoon who claims her sciatic nerve was damaged during hip replacement surgery Nov. 29, 2005.
Wal-Mart sued after dog food on floor causes woman's injuries
A Murphysboro Wal-Mart customer who fell at the store two years ago claims the store is negligent for failing to remove dog food on its floor.
Jet skier sues man with large boat for slinging beer bottle
A jet skier who got bopped in the head with a beer bottle is suing the man who allegedly threw it at him on the Kaskaskia River last year.
Age and sex discrimination suit filed against Conoco Phillips Pipe Line
A former employee of Conoco Phillips Pipe Line Co. in East St. Louis has filed an age and sex discrimination suit in federal court.
Appellate Court reverses Maddox's dismissal of Lakin class action
The Fifth Appellate Court has reversed Madison County Circuit Judge Lola Maddox who in July 2006 dismissed a Lakin Law Firm class action suit for a reason that a federal court had previously rejected.
4-O Quick Shop sued by mother for underage liquor sale
A Madison County woman filed suit against Lillian Enterprises, doing business as 4-O-II Quick Shop, claiming the business sold liquor to her underage son.
Columbia Plumbing Co. named in suit
Cregger Company, Inc. filed suit against H.J. Frierdich & Sons, Inc., doing business as Columbia Plumbing Co., regarding an account balance due of $128,637.50.
Church of the Living God sued in St. Clair County
Church of the Living God in Belleville and the driver of its 1994 Ford Club Wagon are being sued by Vanessa and James Hillier over an accident that took place Dec. 1, 2005.
Zyprexa suit filed in St. Clair County by attorneys Cueto
The brother and son of a St. Clair County circuit judge have filed suit against Eli Lilly claiming its anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa is defectively designed, inadequately tested, dangerous and lacked proper warnings.
Willow Creek named in wrongful death suit
A daughter of a Belleville nursing home resident has filed suit on behalf of her deceased mother whom she claims was negligently cared for at Willow Creek Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.
47 claimants from across country file suit over Ketek in St. Clair County
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. is being sued by consumers of Ketek -- an antibiotic used to treat sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia -- by 47 plaintiffs from around the country in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Carbon monoxide exposure claimed in suit against plumber
A Belleville family claims a Lebanon plumber failed to properly install a hot water heater in their mobile home, causing them to be exposed to carbon monoxide.
Med mal suit targets St.. Elizabeth's, St. Louis University and physicians
St. Elizabeth's Clarence Orschell filed a medical malpractice complaint on behalf of his wife Janet who died two years ago due to complications involving hypovolemic shock.
Doctor on way to emergency claims Alorton cop violated his rights
Mohammad Hashemi, M.D., a U.S. citizen of Iranian ancestry, claims he was wrongfully detained and tormented by an Alorton police officer two years ago while en route to an emergency call at Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital.
Jesse's Place in ESL sued by customer in attack
Willie Gene Fleming and his wife Jacqueline Fleming are suing Jesse's Place in East St. Louis and its owners for an attack that left Willie Gene Fleming severely and permanently injured.