News from September 2004
Wednesday September 22nd
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2004
Monday September 20th
Monday, September 20th, 2004
Kerry Hanke v AIG Specialty Auto, American International South Insurance
Hanke claims AIG conspired with vendors to defraud the insured using a biased system
Kathryn & James Dickinson v. Lincoln Benefit Life, Four Flags Motors Inc.
A Wood River couple who led a 2001 class action will seek a continuance on their motion to compel discovery from an Edwardsville car dealership and an auto insurer on Friday in front of Judge Stack.
Eavenson, Mark vs. Corvel Corp.
#04L-000996
Who represents the real victims?
Madison County's vaunted 'Asbestos Docket' is a sight to see on paper-- 180+ pages as it is. But its not much in person.
Response to Anderson: Setting the record straight
I read with great amusement the article by Stan Anderson general counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Glen Ahlers v. Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI
Ahlers alleges that Ford used the wrong radiators in its 2000 and 2001 F-150 pickup trucks.
New Lawsuits: September 3-9, 2004
Jodi Fox v. David Pratt and James Pitman
Response to Bono: Why is the world watching?
There is one thing on which we can agree with Mr. Bono’s editorial – the American system of justice is indeed the best in the world.
Q & A: Martin Cohen of the Citizens Utility Board
The Citizens Utility Board got cut out of a $12.4 million settlement with Ameritech. But its executive director Marty Cohen isn't bitter.
Madison County's Dubious Distinction
For over 30 years, the asbestos litigation crisis has rumbled through the United States, forcing many dozens of companies into bankruptcy, costing thousands of jobs and most importantly, delaying and reducing the compensation available to take care of asbestos victims.
Directing Traffic: Weblogs raise internet profile
Evan Schaeffer just wanted to raise his firm's profile on Internet search engines. Now he’s got an honest-to-God phenomenon on his hands.
Ahlers, Glen vs. Ford Motor Co.
#04L-000986
Ashley Peach v. Kmart Holding Corporation, Detroit, MI
Kmart accused of refusing to refund Peach's 52 cent gift card balance
Maag throws out SIU suit
Mt. Vernon--A Carbondale business trying to block a change in Southern Illinois University's housing rules had its case thrown out on appeal by Justice Gordon Maag.