Madison County's asbestos court remains the most active docket in the country, according to mid-year figures compiled by Washington-based consulting firm KCIC.
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County widow is suing dozens of companies, alleging their negligence exposed her husband to asbestos-related fibers that led to his death.
BELLEVILLE — A husband is suing dozens of manufacturers of asbestos products, alleging negligence in that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County widow is suing dozens of companies, alleging their negligence led to the death of her husband from asbestos-related causes.
Since September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month, the headline in the August 17, 2016 Advantage News, “Oktoberfest to raise funds for Mesothelioma research” to occur on September 17, 2016 caught my eye immediately.
Funding for campaigns of Fifth District Appellate Court candidates has been modest to date, with the deep pockets of Metro-East's trial bar so far on the sidelines.
The Illinois Civil Justice League’s recent report detailing campaign contributions to Illinois politicians and judges shows the magnitude of the trial bar’s influence in state government and the courts.
Becker Hoerner law firm of Belleville, which earns hundreds of thousands a year representing St. Clair County in civil suits, contributed $5,000 each to campaigns of circuit judges Robert Haida and Robert LeChien this year.
Vermeer Manufacturing claims a hammermill operator assumed the risks of using a grinder when he was allegedly injured after the deflector shield blew down.
The local bar is signaling a willingness to finance controversial campaigns in St. Clair County that, if successful, will alter the process of electing judges throughout the state.
BELLEVILLE — An Illinois couple is suing dozens of companies, alleging their negligence caused the husband to develop lung cancer through asbestos exposure.
While fundraising has yet to begin in earnest this election cycle - big money typically rolls in after Labor Day - state campaign finance reports for the second quarter show modest gains for local and regional candidates.
BELLEVILLE — A former U.S. Marine is suing dozens of companies associated with the manufacturing and distribution of asbestos, alleging failure to comply with consumer protection laws.
Story CopyMadison County remains the top jurisdiction in the country for asbestos cases, according to 2015 and first quarter data presented at a recent asbestos litigation conference.
