News from 2004
Nov 29-Dec3
Abbott Labs
Merck's Vioxx withdrawal illustrates power of regulation by trial lawyers
Merck & Co. withdrew the popular drug Vioxx from the market in September, after data from a clinical trial supported claims the medication was associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Karmeier is a good start
To the Editor:
Election reflection
To the Editor:
Mr. Finch Objects
John Hopkins ”In our country, the courts are the great equalizer.. Now, I am no idealist, but this a living, breathing reality..”
Friday Dec 3
9 am
Argosy shareholder files class action
Argosy Gaming Company shareholder Judi Ann Ringhofer of Vernon Hills filed a class action suit against the company, its chairman and board members, claiming an announced merger with Penn National Gaming Co. does not adequately compensate shareholders given the company's "stellar third quarter 2004 financial results."
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, Nov. 24
Wednesday's Civil Division lawsuits
In Court Last Week: Nov.19-24
Case wrap-up
Thursday Dec 2
8:30am
Tillery targets Philip Morris in new suit
Helping lung cancer victims recover in ways medical doctors cannot, renowned plaintiff's attorney Stephen Tillery filed suit against Philip Morris USA again Tuesday on behalf of his client, Steven Squires of Alton.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, Nov. 23
Fresh from the courthouse
Wednesday Dec 1
9am
Tuesday Nov 30
9am
Monday Nov. 29
9am
Ringhofer, Judy A vs. Argosy Gaming Co.
#04L-1304
Q & A with asbestos docket Judge Daniel Stack
Circuit Judge Daniel Stack Q: You’ve been on the asbestos docket for approximately two months now. Do you believe you have a good command of the pace?
Oil company sues to recover debt
HWRT Oil Co. filed a four-count lawsuit against T-Rex Petroleum, Inc., T-Rex Corp., and Craig and Susan Nesbit in Madison County Circuit Court on Nov. 22 alleging that they are owed $115,771.48.
Amputee is suing auger blade manufacturer
A Missouri man whose leg had to be amputated after it was crushed by an auger blade is suing the equipment manufacturer for more than $100,000.
Lindau's asbestos case settles
Luke Lindau in Madison County Luke Lindau, a 78-year-old Arlington Heights man who suffers from mesothelioma, will not get his chance to face the people responsible for his illness in court. Instead, Lindau settled his case for nearly $4 million, according to Lindau's attorney Scott Hendler.