News from September 2004
In Court Last Week: Sept. 20-24, 2004
Deanna Neubauer v. Intel, Gateway, and HP
Asbestos Motion Docket -- Oct 4-8
October 4th, 2004
Class Action: Judy Kay Littleton v. Shelter Insurance Company
Shelter settles in a five-year old case.
Appellate Court News: Another Peach gets her day in court
MT. VERNON-The Fifth Appellate Court has affirmed the Madison County Circuit Court's denial of the motion to compel arbitration by CIM Insurance, defendant in a lawsuit alleging it charged too much for extended auto warranties.
Appellate Court News: Union Pacific suit back in court
Illinois' 5th Appellate Court has reversed a St. Clair County Circuit Court decision to throw out a railroad worker's lawsuit charging his employer was responsible for his back injuries.
Chart was misleading
I was disappointed when I saw how you presented the chart called "Illinois Doctors Pay More" in which you compared a number of states in the Midwest who had malpractice caps with Illinois.
Friday October 8th
9:00 AM
This week in History- Oct 4 through Oct. 10
10/5/94-- The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Third Circuit Court Judge Paul E. Riley for a spot on the federal bench. The Edwardsville native had served in Madison County as judge since 1985, including a term as chief judge from 1991-93.
Class Action: Darrell Nash v. Sears Roebuck
Nash says his range wasn't properly installed.
Thursday October 7th
8:30 AM
A Lakin loss? Matoesian throws out suits against DaimlerChrysler
Maureen McGlynn of McGlynn & Luther represented DaimlerChrysler EDWARDSVILLE-Judge Andy Matoesian ruled against the Lakin Law Firm last week, throwing out two lawsuits that alleged DaimlerChrysler was responsible for injuries to truck drivers delivering their new cars to dealers.
All eyes on the 5th District
EDWARDSVILLE-Judicial races typically don't captivate the public's attention, let alone dominate political reporting. But with millions expected to be spent on the the 5th Judicial District race for Illinois Supreme Court, all eyes are on this one.
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Office Space for rent in Maryville. Attorney looking to share office space with conference room and copy/file room. Call today! 343-0901.
Class Action: Georgia Edwards v. Mid Century Insurance / Farmers Insurance
Farmers is accused of reducing claims made for totaled vehicles.
Class Action: Josephine Coleman v. America's Moneyline
Coleman alleges Moneyline illegally charged her $30 for a courier to deliver her mortgage documents.
Watchdog group launches Southern Illinois billboard campaign
MARYVILLE- They call it 'voter education.' For Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW), a Metro East-based organization that fights 'lawsuit abuse' here and elsewhere, October is high political season as well.
What do you want to hear?
Words speak louder than actions
Monday October 4th
9:00 AM
September 27- October 1
Alberta Energy