News from 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.
Friday, Dec. 9
9 a.m.
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, Nov. 30
Fresh from the courthouse:
Thursday, Dec. 8
8:30 a.m.
Clinton County Rehab Center named in wrongful death suit
Clinton County Rehab Center, a group home The sister of a man who died choking on peanut butter bread at the Clinton County Rehabilitation Center filed suit Nov. 21 in St. Clair County Circuit Court seeking “all damages allowable in the process.”
Fairview Heights' suit against hotel agents removed to federal court
A class action lawsuit brought by Fairview Heights claiming hotel booking agents are pocketing excess sales tax has been removed to federal court.
Illinois Central Railroad named in FELA suit
Anthony Lynch of Clinton, Ill. filed a Federal Employers’ Liability Act suit in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis Nov. 23, alleging Illinois Central Railroad (ICR) failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Bond County woman�s feet burned by Cozy Toze
A Bond County woman whose feet were burned by microwave-heated slipper insoles is suing the company that makes Cozy Toze and the television network that sold them to her.
Brother sues Kenneth Hall Hospital for sister's death
Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital Ron Kramper of St. Libory filed a wrongful death suit against Kenneth Hall Regional Hospital in St. Clair County Circuit Court Nov. 21, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Stack favors transfer, but denies untimely request
Judge Daniel Stack It hasn’t taken long for recent “forum” decisions by the Illinois Supreme Court to have meaningful impact on the lower courts.
Pfizer hit with Lipitor suit
One day after successfully arguing a case out of Madison County, prescription drug maker Pfizer was hit with a wrongful death suit over its popular cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, Nov. 29
Fresh from the courthouse:
Trial against Fedex to begin Dec. 5
A St. Louis County woman's auto accident suit against Federal Express, Roger Lewis and R & M Delivery is set for trial Monday, Dec. 5.
Doctor-lawyer's suit against legal team set for trial
A legal malpractice case filed by a medical doctor--who also happens to be a lawyer and an expert witness--is expected to go to trial Monday, Dec. 5.
Barge worker hurt while uncutting slack sues
Jason Brown filed a Jones Act case against Alter Barge Lines in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 28 seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Tuesday, Dec. 6
1:30 p.m.