Attorney Lanny Darr of Alton still insists he suffered damage when Affirmative Insurance offered him a cheap rental car after an accident, even though Affirmative sent him a check for the cost of the luxurious vehicle he rented instead.
The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed an $8.5 million Madison County class action judgment awarded to the Alton law firm of Smith, Mendenhall, Emons & Selby.
Mac's Timeout Michael Malloy filed the 800th civil suit in Madison County this year seeking damages in excess of $50,000 against Thomas Hurst and Mac's Timeout Lounge in Alton.
Circuit Judge Daniel Stack While goofy class action lawsuits disappear by dozens in Madison County circuit court, the goofiest of all has reached a moment of decision.
Christopher Taylor, 39, of Alton was sentenced to 25 years in prison, a $500 fine and was placed on a five year supervised release by U.S. District Judge David Herndon.
Irv Slate My hero in the law profession (or one whom I deeply respect) is...most respected all around -- the late Arno
Becht -- Wash U professor. Most able lawyer -- Gary Peel.
A Schnuck's employee filed a personal injury suit against Gregory Millsap of Alton, claiming that Millsap backed his 2000 Mazda into him while he was sweeping the parking lot at the Godfrey Schnuck's store on May 9, 2004.
A woman who claims she slipped on french fries and fell with great force and violence in the parking lot at the Godfrey McDonald's, filed a personal injury suit against the fast food giant seeking damages for injuries in excess of $50,000.