News from October 2004
Defunct Kettle River Racquet Club gets sued
A Glen Carbon racquet club that no longer exists is being sued by a woman who claims she tripped and violently fell to the ground while playing tennis.
Campaign Cash Watch: Madison County "Democratic Team" takes in $50K
Attorney Jeff Cooper is a big part of the 'team'. As far as campaign committees go, the "Madison County Democratic Team" is nothing if it isn't closely-held.
Asbestos Motion Docket-- Oct. 18-22
Monday, October 18th, 2004
Thursday October 21
8:30
Monday October 18
9 AM
112th underdog candidate Kugler speaks
Carol Kugler Even though the 112th House District is ripe for a Republican challenge, Democratic incumbent Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville) will likely coast to an eighth term on Nov. 2.
In Court Last Week
Darrell Nash ind. & on behalf v. Sears Roebuck
This week in History- Oct 11 through Oct. 15
10/12/01-- U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Belleville) first introduces legislation to name the Alton federal building after late Judge William L. Beatty. Beatty was the first judge from Madison County appointed to the federal bench.
Hurrah, Judge Stack
He’s new at this, but Judge Daniel J. Stack is making serious sense.
Rep. Norwood takes Madison County to task on House Floor
U.S. Congressman Charles Norwood (R-Georgia) called for a Justice Department investigation on September 10. He spent three days last week making the case why on the floor of the U.S. House.
New Filings, Madison County Circuit Court Law Division October 1-7
Lula Ishum v. Ashley Bush
Big money raining down on SC race
Predictions of heavy money showering on the Illinois Supreme Court race between Washington County Circuit Judge Lloyd Karmeier and 5th District Appellate Court Judge Gordon Maag are holding true.
Lawrence Shipley DC v. MetLife
Dr. Lawrence Shipley A Granite City chiropractor who believes he has blazed the trail for others in his profession to sue insurance companies will be in court Friday, Oct. 15 when Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron hears a motion to dismiss Lawrence Shipley DC v. MetLife Auto & Home Insurance.
Friday October 15th
Friday, October 15th, 2004
Life or death crisis
When is the last time you or a loved one needed a doctor? Did you have access to one?
Mark J Eavenson v. Selective Insurance Company of America
All pending motions in Mark J. Eavenson v. Selective Insurance Company of America will be heard by Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron on Friday, Oct. 15.
Doctors save lives
My son has a severe allergy to bee stings and recently was stung. My neighborhood was built after the map of our area was made and took longer than usual for the ambulance to arrive. He became even more ill than usual.
DOJ considers investigation of 3rd Circuit
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft's Department of Justice is "reviewing" a request for it to investigate Madison County's courts. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Justice Department spokesman Blaine Rethmeier said a request by former U.S. Attorney General Griffin Bell and Georgia Congressman Charlie Norwood for a federal investigation of the Madison County court system is being considered.
Policing state courts
Federal authorities rarely take on state judges. But when they do, the results are typically dramatic.