News from April 2005
Madison County jury hits Ford for $43 million verdict
Bradley Lakin A Madison County jury has returned with a verdict of $43 million for the family of a man burned to death after a speeding woman rammed into his Lincoln Town Car and it burst into flames
Jury to deliberate verdict seeking more than $40 million from Ford
Brad Lakin With more than $40 million at stake in a personal injury verdict, jurors have begun considering whether Ford Motor Co. is responsible for the death of John Jablonski Sr. and the severe injuries sustained by his wife, Dora.
Chemical exposure is blamed for nervous system damage
Petra Industries In a complaint lodged against Applied Food Biotechnology, Innova and Griffith Laboratories, an employee of Petra Industries in Fairmount claims his central nervous system was damaged by chemical exposure.
Q-Mart patron sues store for fall
Q-Mart Eve Pitts filed suit against Q-Mart Grocery in Cahokia alleging she sustained permanent neck and back injuries when an employee fell on her at the check out counter.
Locklear Electric v. Improvenet Inc.
Plaintiff:
Moldy conditions at apartment subject of new class action
Kesha Manning of Venice filed the first class action lawsuit in Madison County in more than a month against the owner of her apartment complex because of mold and fungus problems.
Diagnosing asbestos fraud
U.S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack has kicked over a rock that is looking more and more like a domino.
April 18-22
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Get out...
In a sunshine state While Washington types debate what to do with the flame-retarding substance that made him rich and famous, asbestos ace Randy Bono is living permanently in Florida where he’s starting a new business, a source tells Dicta.
Shoes of a Fisherman
In 1968, 10 years before the election of John Paul II, Anthony Quinn starred in the film, “The Shoes of a Fisherman.”
Update: In court last week: April 11-15
Bobby Arms v. Cassens
St. Louis attorney file Vioxx suits on behalf of 13 Illinoisans
Jeffrey Lowe St. Louis attorney Jeffery Lowe filed two lawsuits April 13 on behalf of 13 people who claim their poor health was caused by taking the prescription drug Vioxx. The suit was lodged against drug maker Merck & Co. in Madison County Circuit Court.
Chamber asks for asbestos fraud investigation
United States Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue United States Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue has asked the Justice Department to investigate new evidence of fraud that has emerged in asbestos and silica litigation across the country.
New Lawsuits: Friday, April 15
From the courthouse:
New Lawsuits: Thursday, April 14
Ryan Renko v. Rick Ryan