News from 2004
31 cases against Purdue Pharma up Oct. 18
In a hearing Oct. 18, plaintiffs will try to show Purdue Pharma misled federal regulators and urged physicians to prescribe the painkiller OxyContin, even though the pharmaceutical knew the drug was dangerously addictive.
GOTV and the pulpit
Some area clergy are becoming less shy about taking a stand on lightning rod issues--abortion and same sex marriage--carefully avoiding blatant endorsements of political candidates.
Insider's edge for Vioxx plaintiff?
Madison County employee Myrna Amisch's class action suit against Merck wasn't the first, but it is on the cutting edge of recent filings against the pharmaceutical.
Alton woman wants $50K+ over chicken breast
While biting into a chicken breast at a Springfield Cracker Barrel restaurant, Velma Burks of Alton, injured herself.
New Lawsuits: Friday, Oct. 8
This weeks new filings
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