News from November 2004
Railroad worker sues for $300k
Railroad worker Larry O. Arnold sued his former employers for more than $300,000, claiming he contracted an asbestos-related disease while working around toxic substances.
Tillery's firm takes aim at big tobacco, again
Stephen Tillery Stephen Tillery's fight against big tobacco continues as his firm is providing counsel for plaintiffs in three new consumer fraud lawsuits--one seeking more than $1.15 million--filed Nov. 15 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Dust in vents spews forth $100k suit
A woman who inhaled unusual quantities of dust and particles while attending a business seminar at an Alton Holiday Inn is suing the hotel and its owners for more than $100,000.
Home of the Big Elwood in court
Fast Eddie’s Bon Air, an Alton hot spot known for its Big Elwood and ice cold beer, is facing big legal problems in Madison County for its involvement in a DUI-related accident.
Granite City woman sues Pfizer
Barbara Mihalich of Granite City filed a class action lawsuit against Pfizer on Friday alleging the drug maker violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
New Lawsuits: Friday Nov 12
From the Courthouse:
Wrongful death suits seeks $300k
Seeking more than $300,000 in damages, Tammy Kent Delcourt of Mississippi, as special administrator to the estate of Christopher J. Kent, is suing those who came in contact with the Normal man after he had already been involved in a roll-over crash.
Shower stool accident leads to $100k-plus suit
A woman who fell off a shower stool is suing the manufacturer and the business that sold it to her for more than $100,000, alleging the stool was defective.
This week in History
11/23/95-- Dorothea Beck, 68, is accused of beating her twin sister Mary to death in their Alton home. Madison County State's Attorney Bill Haine, a neighbor of the Becks, describes the case as "bizarre and shocking. Dorothea would be charged a month later with first-degree murder. Beck died this past August at age 77.
Is FDA a rubber stamp?
To the Editor:
Just the facts
Taking in oral arguments in Philip Morris’ appeal of its now famous Price verdict at the Illinois Supreme Court, it was easy to find oneself mesmerized by the questions of the moment.
Still Smokin'
Byron Conspiracy Theory... Sue Everybody!... Short Court... Kugler writes a record.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Week of Nov 15
Monday, November 15th, 2004
Asbestos Jury Docket: Week of Nov 15
Monday, November 15th, 2004
This Was More Than A Referendum On Medical Malpractice Reform
Illinois doctors and hospitals, who rose to a higher level of political support and activity than has been seen in many years, perhaps ever, can be forgiven if they portray last Tuesday's Supreme Court election as a "referendum on medical malpractice." Even some Southern Illinois political leaders have described the historic election that way.
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Mihalich, Barbara vs. Pfizer Inc.
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$10.1 billion drama plays in Illinois high court
Plaintiff's attorney Joseph Power engages reporters after oral arguments were heard by five of seven Illoinois Supreme Court justices. One of the most compelling news stories to be found anywhere in America unfolded Wednesday before the Illinois Supreme Court.
Excerpts: Defendant's oral arguments in Price v. Phillip Morris appeal
Former Illinois Governor James R. Thompson argued on behalf of Phillip Morris. On behalf of Phillip Morris, former Illinois Governor James Thompson argued that the $10.1 billion judgement against the tobacco company should be reversed and entered for the defendant. The following are excerpts of Thompson's testimony.
Doctor sues lawyer for legal malpractice
Dr. Ursula Thatch and Progressive Health Care for Women filed a breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice suit against her former attorney Timothy S. Richards and the law firm of Neville, Richards, & Wuller on Nov. 10 in Madison Counties Civil Division. She is seeking more than $100,000 in damages.