Gordon Maag Gordon Maag's quandary on how to handle two separate defamation lawsuits was made easier today, as Seventh Circuit Judge Patrick Kelley dismissed his state court suit--for the second time in six months.
Justice Mary Ann McMorrow From start to finish, the year 2005 has been packed with dramatic events. The Record's editorial board has selected the following as the 10 most compelling stories of 2005:
Gordon Maag While Gordon Maag's attorney simultaneously prosecutes separate $110 million defamation lawsuits in federal and state court, defendants are angling to make them go away.
Attorney John Aldock of Washington, who argued for dismissal of a Madison County class action suit against State Farm Insurance on behalf of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, says he expected the Court's decision to dismiss the suit.
The State of Illinois has to pay Rick Jones more than $4.7 million for land it took from him in May 2000 for a 20-mile extension of Interstate 255 in Wood River.
Circuit Judge Daniel Stack Scolding a New Jersey plaintiff for not seeking justice in her own state court, Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack followed through on his promise to dimiss asbestos cases not directly connected to Madison County.
Fairview Heights City Hall The City of Fairview Heights filed a class action lawsuit against companies that operate Internet travel sites for failing to reimburse it for taxes on gross receipts.
Gordon Maag Nearly four months after a state judge tossed out former appellate judge Gordon Maag's $110 million post-election defamation suit, he's taking the matter to federal court.
Robert Brooks Ramsey A hefty volume of cases crushed the Madison County Circuit Clerk's office Tuesday as a St. Louis asbestos litigation firm filed 153 lawsuits.
Judge LeChien Editor's note: The following is a conversation with St. Clair County Circuit Court Judge Robert LeChien about legal reform, politics and judicial qualifications. In a lighter moment, he describes one of the benefits of wearing a robe to work.
Meet Stephen Tillery, plaintiff’s attorney and now, thanks to Madison County’s 3rd Circuit Court, the State of Illinois’ all-powerful precious minerals market regulator.
Dobbs Tire & Auto The former manager of the Edwardsville Dobbs Tire & Auto Center filed a retaliatory discharge and Whistleblower Act lawsuit claiming he was terminated for hiring a one-handed shuttle driver.
Gordon Maag The $110 million defamation lawsuit filed by Gordon E. Maag, who lost a costly and contentious race for Illinois Supreme Court justice last November, was dismissed by Seventh Circuit Judge Patrick Kelley today.
Madison County Circuit Judge George Moran Jr. Madison County Circuit Judge George Moran Jr. entered a default judgment order against diamond giants De Beers Centenary A.G. and DB Investments May 3 after the duo failed to respond to a class action lawsuit filed against them by Emert and Katie Null of Madison County.
The Illinois Senate Executive Committee heard testimony from doctors, hospitals, lawyers and insurers Wednesday on medical malpractice reform, but indefinitely delayed a vote on a bill that most stakeholders do not like.