News from 2004
Still Smokin'
Byron Conspiracy Theory... Sue Everybody!... Short Court... Kugler writes a record.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Week of Nov 15
Monday, November 15th, 2004
Asbestos Jury Docket: Week of Nov 15
Monday, November 15th, 2004
This Was More Than A Referendum On Medical Malpractice Reform
Illinois doctors and hospitals, who rose to a higher level of political support and activity than has been seen in many years, perhaps ever, can be forgiven if they portray last Tuesday's Supreme Court election as a "referendum on medical malpractice." Even some Southern Illinois political leaders have described the historic election that way.
Nov 15-19
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Mihalich, Barbara vs. Pfizer Inc.
#04L-001263
$10.1 billion drama plays in Illinois high court
Plaintiff's attorney Joseph Power engages reporters after oral arguments were heard by five of seven Illoinois Supreme Court justices. One of the most compelling news stories to be found anywhere in America unfolded Wednesday before the Illinois Supreme Court.
Excerpts: Defendant's oral arguments in Price v. Phillip Morris appeal
Former Illinois Governor James R. Thompson argued on behalf of Phillip Morris. On behalf of Phillip Morris, former Illinois Governor James Thompson argued that the $10.1 billion judgement against the tobacco company should be reversed and entered for the defendant. The following are excerpts of Thompson's testimony.
Doctor sues lawyer for legal malpractice
Dr. Ursula Thatch and Progressive Health Care for Women filed a breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice suit against her former attorney Timothy S. Richards and the law firm of Neville, Richards, & Wuller on Nov. 10 in Madison Counties Civil Division. She is seeking more than $100,000 in damages.
Excerpts: Plaintiff's oral arguments in Price v. Phillip Morris appeal
Stephen Swedlow, plaintiff's attorney:
Drug maker gets double dose of new suits
The maker of Vioxx, Merck & Co., was hit hard in Madison County Court Wednesday. On top of another Vioxx class action suit (see related story), the pharmaceutical was the subject of a product liability suit filed by John and Ann Haderlein on behalf of their son, Eric.
Friday Nov 19
9 am
Body, mind and paintball at crosshairs
The parents of a paintball accident victim are suing the shooter for more than $150,000, alleging the paint bullet caused great body and mind pain and anguish toward their son.
Vioxx maker hit with another class action
Earl Gori of Madison County and Michael Elward of Wabash County, Ind. are the newest members of a growing class of litigants seeking damages from Merck & Co. over the company's marketing of the recently recalled pain reliever, Vioxx.
New lawsuits: Wednesday, Nov. 10
Fresh from the courthouse
Asbestos trust fund hopes rise post-election
Congressman John Shimkus Business groups are expressing cautious optimism about the chance to eliminate asbestos lawsuits, which have been a huge source of revenue for some Madison County trial lawyers and others around the country.
Thursday Nov 18
8:30 am
Tuesday Nov 16
9AM
Monday Nov 15
9 am
Last Week In Court: Nov 1-5
Todd Morgan Ind. and on behalf v. Countrywide Home Loans