News from 2004
New Lawsuits: Monday, Nov. 22
Monday's Civil Division filings
Illinois legislature not yet up to reform challenge
State Rep. Tom Holbrook State officials on both sides of the aisle assert they want to stem a physician exodus that has reached critical mass in Illinois, particularly in the Metro-East.
National tort reform outlook is good
Prospects for significant legal liability reform in 2005 look good nationally, say tort reform advocates.
'Tillery World' beckons
For every sound judicial decision (see Judge Daniel Stack) that helps resuscitate its reputation, Madison County sees a new looney lawsuit or two that reminds us why such a mania persists over its “jackpot justice.”
Follow the leader
Sen. Reid Follow the leader... Closing in... Return to Normalcy... Finally.
Sorry Works! awaits State House action
Could an apology solve the state's medical malpractice insurance crisis?
New Lawsuits: Friday, Nov. 19
Fresh from the courthouse
State Farm looks to be dismissed from suit
State Farm Insurance Co. recently filed a motion to dismiss a class action suit in which it is accused of violating the Illinois Insurance Code.
Bethalto man's fall at work spurs suit
Tracy Wallace of Bethalto filed suit in Madison County on Nov. 19 against Gordon Harvey and Anchor Construction seeking in excess of $100,000 for a work-related injury.
Truck driver seeks more than $1 million for injuries
A failed ratchet system has caused truck driver Larry Sandage injuries so severe that he and his wife are seeking more than $1 million to ease their suffering. Larry's wife, Sheila Sandage, who was dependent upon her husband for income and consortium, seeks $300,000.
Jones v. State Farm in court this week
Daniel Jones, D.C., who filed a class action suit against State Farm Fire & Casualty, will be in court this week on a motion to amend his complaint and proposed order against the insurance company.
Nissan class action suit due in court
Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian will hear all pending motions in a fraud class action suit against Nissan Motor Acceptance (NMAC), which loans money to Nissan customers, on Dec. 1.
Nov. 22-26
Abbott Labs
Editorial off base
To The Editor:
New Lawsuits: Thursday, Nov. 18
Fresh from the courthouse
Driver, road contractor, auto maker sued in accident
Madison County resident Mary Ubaudi is seeking to recover at least $250,000 because of injuries she sustained in an auto accident last year.
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