News from October 2005
Lakin firm on trial for legal malpractice
A cow and a legendary plaintiff's firm are in the crosshairs of a legal malpractice trial currently under way in Madison County.
Weber bio: Madison County prosecutor moves to the bench
Don Weber, who will be sworn-in as resident circuit judge on Wednesday, currently maintains a private law practice and is serving a third appointment as an assistant Madison County state's attorney. He was elected State's Attorney in 1980.
Crestor wrongful death suit filed in federal court
Jeffrey Lowe A woman's death which was allegedly caused by taking a cholesterol lowering medication, Crestor, prompted a 10-count federal lawsuit filed by her surviving mother.
Weber chosen to fill Madison County bench
Circuit Judge Don Weber Edwardsville attorney and assistant Madison County state's attorney Don Weber has been appointed resident circuit judge in the Third Judicial Circuit.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Week of Nov. 7
Monday, Nov. 7
Calling all carpetbaggers
Asbestos lawyers like Neil Maune should be on notice— Madison County Judge Dan Stack means what he says.
Stiff winds
Madigan Is powerful Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan—a trial lawyer himself and regular ally of plaintiff’s causes—cheering for Philip Morris in its pending Illinois Supreme Court battle over the Price verdict?
Judicial selection mimics Charlie Brown's 'Great Pumpkin' tale
As regular readers of “Sidebar" know, it has been my custom to pick out a classic movie, briefly talk about its highlights, then tie it into some aspect of the legal system here in Madison County.
Will 'short listers' be doomed to short-term?
Steve Stobbs For legal eagles and passionate politicos, the much-anticipated announcement of who will replace retired Judge Phillip Kardis in Madison County's Third Circuit is a real nail-biter.
Death of plaintiff interrupts landmark ruling
Ola Austin would have made history, if she had lived a little longer.
Aspiring to the 20th Circuit: QA with Judge Patrick Young
Editor's note: Patrick M. Young, 57, is seeking election to the 20th Circuit Court of St. Clair County. If he runs unopposed in the Democratic primary election in March, Young will square off with appointed Republican Judge William Norton in the general election.
Jailed man seeks $2.5 million for shower accident
St. Clair County Jail Seeking $2.5 million in damages, imprisoned Dorian Bell filed a civil rights violation complaint in federal court claiming injuries for slipping and falling in the St. Clair County Jail shower.
Maag calls absent Tacoma, Wash. executive to the stand
Thomas Maag Heads swiveled in the courtroom of Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack when attorney Thomas Maag dramatically called Virgil Llapitan to the witness stand.
New Jersey plaintiff's asbestos case kicked out of Madison County
Circuit Judge Daniel Stack Scolding a New Jersey plaintiff for not seeking justice in her own state court, Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack followed through on his promise to dimiss asbestos cases not directly connected to Madison County.
OxyContin case setting up as consumer fraud class action
Madison County Circuit Judge Ralph Mendelsohn has set a hearing next June 28 on certification of an OxyContin lawsuit as a class action.
Ford accuses plaintiff of fraud, removes class action to federal court
Ford Motor Company has removed a class action suit to federal court, accusing the plaintiff of fraud in naming a Wood River auto dealer as co-defendant.
Moran dismisses class action for lack of movement
Circuit Judge George Moran Class action attorneys who do not move cases forward should steer clear of Madison County Circuit Judge George Moran.
$7 million for attorneys in USAA class settlement
Richard Burke Plaintiff attorneys in a class action suit will receive $7 million under a settlement that Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron signed Oct. 21.
Friend sues host for beer bottle attack
A man who was beaten with a beer bottle while sleeping at a friend's home filed suit against the attacker and his host in St. Clair County Circuit Court Oct. 24.