News from 2004
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.
Stack replaces Kardis on asbestos
Docket reassigned day before status call; Kardis is finished before he started.
Where can you find the print edition of The Record ?
Madison County
Is local tort reform legit?
Some experts say courts aren't bound by local ordinances.
Oops, Scoops and the Clerk's Troops
Watchdog, Watch Thyself
Friday, September 17
9:30 am
Thursday, September 16
8:30 am
Monday, September 13
9:00 am
Collinsville's Connie Gibbs keeps busy at courthouse
She's a plaintiff. She's a plaintiff. She's a defendant.
September 13th -17th
- Walgreens
Bradley Briggs v. Fox Broadcasting Company, St. Louis
Biggs claims he was falsely accused of sexual abuse of minors on a local TV newscast.
Christopher DeSalvo v. The City of Collinsville and Mark Krug
Desalvo was zapped by taser stun gun and suffered electric shock.
DirecTV late-fee case returned for arb decision
Appellate court finds Fiss erred in finding arbitration provision "unconscionable."