News from 2004
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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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
Friday October 1st
Friday, October 1st, 2004
Shipley, Lawrence vs. Zurich Services Corp.
#04L-001054
Follow up: Tillery keeps Power
The National Law Journal ranks attorney Joseph Power as one of the top four plaintiff's attorneys in Illinois. Springfield-- Stephen Tillery has the Power.
Consumer Fraud: Martin, Toothaker v. Bayer AG
On Wednesday September 29, Judge Moran will hear all pending motions in a class action lawsuit against German drugmaker Bayer AG.
Bono takes the bullets
Last week's five day series on Madison County's courts in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called its shots and took them. And those shots were as tough as they get, particularly on local asbestos lawyer Randy Bono.
The screening solution?
Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman When Eighth Circuit Court Judge Dennis Cashman retired last month, the power of naming his replacement fell to Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman.
Thursday September 30th
Thursday, September 30th, 2004
Blame game newest twist in med-mal crisis
The American Insurance Association represents more than 450 property-casualty insurance companies. EDWARDSVILLE-- Business groups and insurance companies have spent the better part of two years trying to pin the blame for Illinois' medical malpractice insurance crisis on aggressive plaintiff attorneys and out-of-control courts.
Class Action: Belinda Vardell v. Union Planters Bank
Vardell was charged $5.00 by a bank to cash a check.
Health Care Crisis Deeper Than Doctor Exodus
It’s a simple fact: Lawsuit abuse is making us sick. Recent news stories on health care and the medical malpractice crisis illustrate this even more clearly.