News from December 2005
Karmeier authors opinion in overturn of Kardis decision
A judgment made by former Madison County Circuit Judge Phillip Kardis that invalidated a state statute in a class action case against Illinois Bell, has been reversed by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Plaintiffs claim AOL charges extra fees in new class action
Ten plaintiffs from across the country filed a class action lawsuit against America Online (AOL) in St. Clair County Circuit Court, claiming the Internet giant unlawfully collects extra fees.
Hartford-raised man sues for petroleum exposure
Nathan Wright of Murphysboro filed a benzene lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court alleging his blood disorder was caused by petroleum products he was exposed to for the two years he lived in Hartford.
Defense angling to make Maag's defamation suits go away
Gordon Maag While Gordon Maag's attorney simultaneously prosecutes separate $110 million defamation lawsuits in federal and state court, defendants are angling to make them go away.
Woman stabbed at Eagles in Alton sues
Alton Aerie No. 254 Fraternal Order of Eagles A woman who was stabbed with an ice pick at an Eagles Club in Alton is suing the organization for more than $50,000 in Madison County Circuit Court.