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Lakins: $8 million; Class members: $20 in Madison County settlement
Brad Lakin The Lakin Law Firm is set to collect $8 million in fees from settling a seven year old Madison County class action case against Cendant Corp.
Rosewood Care re-trial to resume
Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville A medical malpractice case against Rosewood Care Center that resulted in a mistrial last June is slated to begin again at 9 a.m. on Sept. 8.
Asbestos suits on the rise in Madison County and nationwide
Gianaris An educated public that knows to call a lawyer after an asbestos-related diagnosis is partly why lawsuits are increasing not only in Madison County, but nationwide, according to a local plaintiff's attorney.
Stack considering retirement in 2010 to take up mediation
Stack Madison County's presiding civil and asbestos judge is considering a career change.
AMEX sues Swansea man
American Express (AMEX) has filed a breach of contract complaint against a Swansea resident, alleging he failed to pay the balance owed on his credit card.
Alton wants to demolish derelict property
The City of Alton wants a derelict property inside city limits to be demolished.
Rental property owner sues Allstate for denying fire claim
Allstate Indemnity was named in a breach of contract suit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court on Aug. 21.
Convicted counterfeiter sues Secret Service for failing to turn over documents
Mark Sullivan, Director U.S. Secret Service A federal inmate in a Greenville prison filed a civil suit against the United States Secret Service alleging it failed to provide him documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act.
Michigan man files asbestos suit over lung cancer
A Davison, Mich. man recently diagnosed with lung cancer filed an asbestos suit against nine defendant corporations alleging his disease was wrongfully caused.
Woman sues over car crash
A woman injured in an automobile accident has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the driver of a vehicle alleged to have caused the collision.
Female laborer claims gender discrimination
A female employee of Richland Manufacturing filed a discrimination suit against her employer alleging they promoted a less qualified male employee over her.
Colon cancer caused by asbestos, suit claims
An Illinois native suffering from colon cancer filed suit against 60 defendant corporations alleging their asbestos-containing products caused his disease.
Man claims taxi cab driver shot him
Michael Clark filed suit against Riverbend Taxi alleging one of their drivers opened fire and shot him in the hand and wrist.
Estate seeks damages in asbestos death
The estate of a Nevada man has filed an asbestos suit against 25 defendant corporations in Madison County, alleging his disease was wrongfully caused.
Woman's estate files secondary asbestos exposure suit
The estate of a Herrin, Ill., woman filed an asbestos complaint in Madison County alleging secondary exposure through her husband.
Man sues 73 corporations over asbestos illness
An Illinois man suffering from mesothelioma has named 73 defendant corporations in an asbestos lawsuit filed in Madison County Circuit Court.
ARDC recommends Verett be suspended 90 days
SPRINGFIELD-If the Illinois Supreme Court accepts the recommendation of the state's legal watchdog, Edwardsville attorney Amanda Verett will face a 90 day suspension of her law license.
Madison County jury awards $750k in FELA case; cuts award in half
Armbruster After a five day Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) trial in Madison County, a jury awarded Matthew Whitfield $730,000 for a workplace injury. His award, however, was reduced by half because jurors held that Whitfield was 50 percent responsible for his Feb. 4, 2002 accident.
Woman sues church after falling on stairs
A woman attending a wedding rehearsal at the Church of God of Bethalto has filed a personal injury suit, alleging she fell down the church's stairs.
Sickbert sued for breach of contract
M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank has filed a breach of contract complaint against Eric Sickbert and Sickbert Trucking, alleging the defendants failed to make minimum monthly payments on their business line of credit.