Carol Kugler The 2006 general election by far had the greatest impact on our courts here in the Metro-East. But before and after, lawsuits were filed, hearings were held, verdicts were reached, decisions were made.
Jeff Hebrank Even though Madison County made the American Tort Reform Association's "judicial hellhole" list for the fifth consecutive year, defendants in cases seeking at least $1 million in damages have fared very well here this year.
The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron's decision to grant FedEx's motion for summary judgment in a class action suit.
FedEx A truck driver transporting items for Federal Express filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 30, alleging the courier failed to maintain its equipment in a reasonably safe condition.