News from 2005
Tenant beat up by property manager sues landlord
Michael and Lisa Denny of East Alton filed suit against the property manager and the owners of the Biltmore Apartments in South Roxana Nov. 1 in Madison County Circuit Court seeking damages in excess of $150,000.
Jones Act case filed in St. Clair County
William Buttrum filed a Jones Act suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court Oct. 26, seeking at least $50,000 in damages from Ingram Barge Company.
Trial under way in weld-rod case
Five years after Steve Boren filed a welding rod lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court, his case finally has finally gone to trial in Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron’s third floor courtroom.
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Weber closes office, resigns as assistant state's attorney
Circuit Judge Don Weber After 31 years prosecuting the likes of an infamous child killer, abominable child sexual offender and heinous mob murderers, assistant Madison County state's attorney-turned judge-Don Weber reflected nostalgically before stepping down.
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.