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Madison County VAC, superintendent appeal dismissal of $1 million funding dispute
The Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Madison County (VAC) and Superintendent Bradley Lavite are appealing Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan’s orders denying summary judgment and dismissing the amended $1 million funding dispute. -
Wood River tenant, landlord settle suit alleging ceiling fell on plaintiff's head
A Wood River tenant reached a settlement with her landlord in a suit alleging she was injured when part of the ceiling of her rental property fell on her head. -
Senate Judiciary approves nominations of McGlynn and Dugan; Next up, vote in full Senate
WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee has confirmed the nominations of Circuit Judges Stephen McGlynn and David Dugan to serve at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. -
Dugan grants dismissal again in amended $1 million funding dispute; VAC, Lavite seek appealable order
The Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Madison County and Superintendent Bradley Lavite seek an appealable order after Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan granted Madison County officials’ motion to dismiss the amended $1 million funding dispute. -
Dugan grants default judgment in suit alleging injuries from fallen ceiling
Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan granted default judgment in a Wood River tenant’s suit alleging she was injured when part of a ceiling fell on her head. -
Racial and gender discrimination complaint filed against Granite City Steel
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Granite City Steel employee Phyllis Mangum claims the company mistreated and fired her for racial reasons. -
Dugan grants summary judgment in trip, fall dispute; Property owner claims plaintiff fell during a fight while intoxicated
Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan granted summary judgment in a disputed trip and fall suit, concluding that the plaintiff failed to provide evidence that she fell due to a defect in the defendant’s premises. -
Fifth District grants extension in legal malpractice suit involving $785K Madison County jury verdict; SC ordered appellate court to hear question on punitive damages
The Fifth District Appellate Court granted an extension for a St. Louis law firm and two attorneys to file briefs in an appeal on the question of whether or not punitive damages are recoverable in a legal malpractice suit. -
Youth activities chaperone settles suit alleging hand crushed by gate roller
A chaperone for youth activities has settled his claims in a suit alleging he was injured when his hand was crushed by a gate roller. -
Wood River tenant seeks default judgment in suit alleging injuries from collapsed ceiling
A Wood River tenant seeks default judgment against her landlord for failing to respond to a lawsuit alleging she was injured when part of a ceiling fell on her head. -
Madison County officials say amended $1 million VAC funding dispute lacks standing
In a reply supporting their motion to dismiss an amended $1 million funding dispute, Madison County officials argue that the Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Madison County and Superintendent Bradley Lavite repeat previously dismissed claims. -
Madison County, officials seek to dismiss amended suit alleging $1M funding shortfalls for VAC
Madison County and several officials again seek to dismiss a $1 million funding dispute, arguing that the Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Madison County and Superintendent Bradley Lavite still fail to state a legally recognizable cause of action. -
Trump nominees to SDIL McGlynn, Dugan rated ‘well qualified’ by ABA
CHICAGO – All judicial evaluators of the American Bar Association found circuit judges Stephen McGlynn and David Dugan well qualified for service as U. -
IL SC orders appellate court to hear question on punitive damages in legal malpractice suit
The Illinois Supreme Court has ordered the Fifth District Appellate Court to hear an appeal from a St. Louis law firm and two attorneys on the question of whether or not punitive damages are recoverable in a legal malpractice suit. -
Dugan grants dismissal in VAC's $1M funding dispute, allows time to file amended complaint
Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan granted dismissal of a $1 million suit over alleged funding shortfalls filed by the Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Madison County and Superintendent Bradley Lavite. -
Madison County VAC, Superintendent seek summary judgment in $1M funding dispute; They argue the county seeks to exert control over VAC
The Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Madison County and Superintendent Bradley Lavite filed a proposed order supporting its request for summary judgment in a $1 million suit over alleged funding shortfalls. -
Attorney fee dispute in retired judge's suit over fall at Alton pub sent to mediation
Retired Madison County judge Ralph J. Mendelsohn and the attorney who represented him in a settled suit alleging he fell on uneven steps at Morrison’s Irish Pub have been ordered to mediate a petition to enforce the attorney fee contract. -
Property owner argues woman's testimony grounds for summary judgment in suit accusing her of falling in a fight while intoxicated
An attorney for a deceased homeowner in a disputed trip and fall suit argues that the plaintiff's testimony that she does not know how she fell is grounds for summary judgment, calling her reasons for the alleged misstatement "absurd." -
Dugan denies request for third trial in suit alleging woman died from blood clot caused by sprained ankle
Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan denied a second request for a new trial in a medical malpractice suit alleging a woman died from a blood clot caused by a sprained ankle. -
Madison County plaintiffs awarded more than $250,000 in 2019 jury verdicts
Madison County jurors awarded plaintiffs more than $250,000 in jury trials last year, which was up from 2018’s verdicts.