News from April 2006
Bankruptcy trustee takes side of Peel's ex-wife
Attorney Gary Peel seeks to dismiss his bankruptcy petition so trustees cannot recover assets from his wife Deborah Pontious-Peel, according to trustee Carla Randolph.
Society at risk in litigation culture, says author
Philip K. Howard If the American public doesn't get a better understanding of the corrosive effects of living in a lawsuit culture, the very functioning of society will be at risk.
Greed may be catching up with asbestos 'prepack' players
Judge Janis Jack For decades asbestos litigation has clogged the nation's courts, bankrupted American companies and lined the pockets of plaintiff's attorneys.
Lakin firm urges claimants to file for settlement after deadline passes
Richard Burke A few weeks ago, the Lakin Law Firm issued a press release urging potential class members to make claims against dozens of automobile insurers who have agreed to pay approximately $92 million to settle a Madison County class action lawsuit.
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Peel withdraws from all Lakin cases
Attorney Gary Peel, who tried to remove Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber from all cases of the Lakin Law Firm, has removed himself from all cases of the Lakin Law Firm.
FH Chamber hosts installation banquet, touts accomplishments
The Fairview Heights Chamber of Commerce recently listed its set of ccomplishments for April 2005 through April 2006.
Thursday, April 27
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Poll shows Topinka ahead of Blago in Hoffman's district
Blagojevich Could trouble be brewing for Democratic Governor Rod Blagojevich and State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville)? A recent poll suggests the possibility.
Woman's estate sues St. Anthony's and doctor for wrongful death
Georgia Basham's estate filed a wrongful death suit against St. Anthony's Health Center, Trudy Shady, M.D. and Alton Multispecialist, LTD, seeking damages in excess of $150,000 claiming the defendants failed to perform proper tests.
National tobacco 'taxes' violate antitrust laws, analyst argues
Stanford professor Jeremy Bulow Smokers buy as many cigarettes in Virginia as in New York, but New York makes six times as much as Virginia in the deal between states and cigarette makers.
Insured suing agent and company for not increasing coverage
Vicky Walton is suing her auto insurance company and agent after finding out the hard way she didn't have the incrased policy limit coverage she thought she did.
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, April 19
Fresh from the courthouse:
Dunstan touts financial health in state of county address
In his annual state of the county address, Madison County Board Chairman Alan Dunstan credits low taxes and windfall interest payments from one of the county's most famous lawsuits for achieving a balanced 2006 budget.
Appellate court rules Madison County class action will remain
Jeffrey Millar A class action lawsuit against DaimlerChrysler and Enterprise Rent-a-Car will remain in Madison County, according to an Illinois Appellate Court ruling handed down today.
Wednesday, April 26
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Monday, April 24
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Barge worker files Jones Act complaint in federal court
Lonnie Harrell filed a Jones Act suit against Teco Barge Line in U.S. District Court April 12, seeking damages in excess of 100,000 for injuries he allegedly sustained while working on the M/V Ms. T.
Just Ask Gonzo: Carpet tumble complaint still in discovery
Question: Could you please update the carpet tumble story at Sears in the Alton Square Mall? That story caught my attention last year and I have yet to see it reported on again. Thank you for your time.