News from October 2005
Patient complains of mis-diagnosis in med mal suit
Dennis Delaney filed a medical malpractice suit against James Lafata, M.D. in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 30, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Jogger's dog bite ends up in court
A man who was allegedly bitten by a dog while jogging in Highland filed suit against the dog's owner in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 29, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Maag casts much wider net, brings new $110 million defamation suit to federal court
Gordon Maag Nearly four months after a state judge tossed out former appellate judge Gordon Maag's $110 million post-election defamation suit, he's taking the matter to federal court.
Benzene plaintiff targets 25 defendants
Vernon Steinberg of Swansea filed a benzene suit in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 22, alleging his exposure to benzene products led to the development of chronic myelogenous leukemia.
New Lawsuits: Monday, Oct. 3
Fresh from the courthouse:
Attorney Hildebrand sued by another former client
Hosie Burgess of Alton filed suit against Granite City attorney Thomas Hildebrand alleging he failed to attend a mandatory hearing in his workers' compensation case.
Clinical expert questions rise in lawsuits despite decline of silicosis cases
A renowned pulmonologist who specializes in a variety of end stage lung diseases asserts there is no medical explanation for the thousands of new silicosis lawsuits that are being filed in state and federal courts across the country, nor is it at all likely that these claimants also can suffer from asbestos-related diseases.
Lead poisoning prompts parents to sue
The parents of a Belleville boy who allegedly suffers from lead poisoning filed suit against their former landlord, Clyde Blankenship, in St. Clair County Circuit Court Aug. 30.
Sand storm
When trendspotting, the most fashionable have spies on the coasts. But the most sue-happy—- they look to the Lone Star State.
The more things change, the more they stay the same
One of the definitions of "primogeniture" in Merriam-Webster's on-line dictionary is "an exclusive right of inheritance belonging to the eldest son."
Dreaming of Mt. Vernon
Maag The private sector isn’t for everyone.