News from 2005
Strasen v. Allstate--a class action glacier, colossal beacon
Four years before the Illinois Supreme Court knocked the props out from under class action attorneys with its decision in Avery vs. State Farm, the Court ignored pleas to recognize the dangers of class actions.
Shoe shopper trips over boxes in aisle, sues Payless
Payless shoe store Lisa Rigg filed a personal injury suit against Payless Shoesouce in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 8, seeking damages in excess of $50,000 for injuries she received while shopping for shoes at the Alton store on Nov. 9, 2003.
Lakin attorney argues 'Avery' being used as thin excuse
Gary Peel For three months class action defense lawyers have celebrated an Illinois Supreme Court decision that wiped out a $1.2 billion verdict in Avery vs. State Farm.
Dram Shop suit takes aim at Pop's
Pop's Saloon--a landmark in Sauget John Link filed a Dram Shop lawsuit against Pop’s Saloon for serving alcohol to a patron who became intoxicated and caused an auto accident after leaving the Sauget bar on Dec. 10, 2004.
Construction worker sues for blindness
A construction worker who became permanently blind following a job-site accident is suing H&L Builders for failing to provide him with a hard hat and eye protection.
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Forum at issue in appellate court's dismissal of FELA case
Appellate Justice Stephen McGlynn A Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) lawsuit filed in Madison County by a Liberty, Mo. railroad worker was tossed on appeal because of improper forum.
Appellate Court grants John Hopkins a new trial
John Hopkins A legal malpractice case that resulted in a $675,000 jury verdict against Edwardsville medical malpractice attorney John Hopkins has been reversed and remanded back to Madison County by the Illinois Appellate Court.
Medical expert testifies in weld rod trial
In the fourth day of a Cape Girardeau man's welding rod trial in Madison County, defense attorney Pat Gloor of Chicago hammered the testimony of medical expert Paul Nausieda, M.D., a Chicago neurologist.
Jury rules for plaintiff but reduces award
Lisa Asselmeier A Madison County jury awarded $27,500 in compensatory damages to a woman whose dentist left a piece of dental equipment in her tooth. But, it but reduced the judgment to $17,700 because she did not seek dental attention for the problem for nine months.
Herbicide blamed in FELA suit against railroad
A 36-year employee of Union Pacific Railroad filed a Federal Employers Liability Act suit claiming his anaphylactic shock diagnosis is the result of long-term exposure to herbicides along rail beds and right of ways.
Pipefitter sues for fall on job site
A pipefitter who tripped over construction debris on a job site is suing Landshire and Clayco Inc. for neck and back injuries.
O'Fallon resident suing city for sewer back flow
Linda Todoroff is suing O’Fallon for raw sewage that backed into her basement at 610 West Adams St.
Picking at old scabs
Seven years later, Alton is still trying to forget the ugly tragedy of Richard Skelton.
Weber takes oath, apologizes for remarks
Judge Weber takes the oath administered by Justice Lloyd Karmeier Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber told an overflowing crowd at his swearing-in ceremony that he plans to "earn trust as a judge."
Defective floor mat leads customer to sue Bethalto Burger King
Carol Little filed suit against the Bethalto Burger King and Aramark Uniform and Career Apparel in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 3 seeking damages in excess of $100,000.