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Madison County jury returns defense verdict in med mal trial
After deliberating an hour and a half, a Madison County jury found in favor of Illinois Southwest Orthopedics over a body builder's complaint of negligence related to a 2003 knee surgery.
ARDC files new complaint against class action attorney
Class action attorney Paul Weiss faces charges of assault and battery by three women who worked at his Chicago law firm, Freed & Weiss, according to a complaint filed against him by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Discipline Commission (ARDC).
Lakin and Chapman form new firm, set sights on Southwest
Lakin The Lakin Law Firm in Wood River has been renamed LakinChapman LLC in a new partnership between attorney Brad Lakin and retired appellate court judge Charles Chapman.
Appellate court upholds defense verdict in Madison County med-mal trial
Hunsaker The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed a judge's decision not to grant a new trial to a family that lost a medical malpractice trial two years ago in Madison County.
2008 Person of the Year: Thomas Q. Keefe, Jr.
Keefe shows off a plaque of appreciation received from Army Staff Sgt. Justin Reagan. Attorney Thomas Q. Keefe, Jr. of Belleville is the Record's 2008 Person of the Year because he brings honor to his profession.
Constitution expert says high court made right decision in Blagojevich case
Armstrong The Illinois Supreme Court made the right decision not to oust Gov. Rod Blagojevich from office, said a constitutional law expert.
YTB class actions await judge's ruling on consolidation
Lawyers in two separate class action suits against YTB International were given two weeks to report on issues involving case consolidation.
Special court created to help struggling veterans get through criminal system
Madison County is forming a special court to give veterans struggling with drug and alcohol addiction some help in the criminal justice system.
Lawmaker says constituents 'overwhelmingly' favor special election
Stephens Illinois House Republicans are upset that members adjourned Monday's session without voting on whether to hold a special election for the vacant U.S. Senate seat, said state Rep. Ron Stephens.
Kay joins chorus in calling for Blagojevich's ouster
Kay Glen Carbon businessman and former candidate for state representative Dwight Kay is again calling on the General Assembly to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich who was arrested yesterday on political corruption charges.
Political patronage target feels vindicated by Blagojevich arrest
A photo taken early in the primary season in Iowa. 'Illinoisans for Obama', with the exception of the senator from Iowa, include (bottom row from left) Hermon Betts, Mary DeAngelo, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Ray Coleman and Marge Francois. Top row: Barbara Henderson and Matt Hawkins.
Ray Coleman of Fairview Heights feels some vindication over the public corruption arrest of Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Blagojevich: 'So sad' say locals
Blagojevich "It's just sad," remarked the former chairman of Madison County Republican Central Committee.
Federal judge awards $8.6 million in med mal damages
A federal judge has awarded $8.6 million in damages in a medical malpractice case filed against the U.S. government over care provided by a Scott Air Force Base doctor.
St. Clair County jury clears St. Louis plastic surgeon in med-mal case
Neville A St. Louis plastic surgeon has been cleared in a St. Clair County medical malpractice case that took jurors about four hours to decide.
Circuit clerk says cameras to be installed where money flows
Kelly St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Brendan Kelly says the security of public funds is a top priority in his new administration.
Prairie Farms supervisor seeks $1 million in punitives for retaliatory discharge
Steven Eldridge of Marion is suing his former employer, claiming he was terminated for exercising his workers' compensation rights.
Norfolk Southern dock worker files FELA complaint
James McDaniels, a 41-year veteran employee of Norfolk Southern Railway, has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in Madison County Circuit Court.
Ameren sued over lineman's injuries
An electrical worker claims he suffered vertebral injuries when a guy wire broke as he worked on a tower last year in East Alton.
Retired education director sues agency for failing to pay family medical coverage
The former state director of Madison County Region II Special Education claims breach of contract in a lawsuit against the agency.
City of Alton sued over sidewalk injury
The city of Alton is being sued over injuries suffered by a nine-year-old boy who tripped on a parkway between a sidewalk and street near 1206 Garden St.