News from August 2006
Friday, Aug. 18
9 a.m.
Political patronage suit filed against Blagojevich in federal court
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Two state prison officials filed suit in federal court against Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich alleging the governor attempted to fire them because they aren't political supporters.
Topinka stops in Madison County to tout court reform
Judy Baar Topinka calls for court reform outside the Madison County Courthouse. Republican candidate for governor Judy Baar Topinka used the Madison County Courthouse as backdrop for a press conference Thursday morning calling for venue reform.
Sims' petition describes how son's life was spared
Paula Sims, age 47. Paula Sims, serving a life sentence at Dwight Correctional Facility for killing her two infant daughters, will make an appeal for clemency when the Illinois Prisoner Review Board conducts hearings during the week of Oct. 16.
Judge to receive capital litigation training
Judge Weber during his swearing-in ceremony last year. A former prosecutor who spent 25 years ensuring that bad guys served time and good guys got justice is hoping to return to the criminal justice system.
Widow files asbestos suit in Madison County
The widow of a man who died April 10 from asbestosis, filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit against Illinois Central Railroad accusing them of failing to enforce adequate safety rules to help employees avoid harmful chemical exposures.
Wednesday, Aug. 16
9:30 a.m.
Penney's and manager sued for coat hanger trip
The J.C. Penney store at St. Clair Square in Fairview Heights and its manager, Gregory W. Crane, are being sued by a customer who tripped over a coat hanger.
McKendree College sued by AT&T for unpaid phone charges
Telecommunication giant AT&T filed a civil suit in federal court Aug. 8, against McKendree College in Lebanon for unpaid phone bills.
Former Auffenberg worker claims wrongful termination
A former Auffenberg Ford employee is suing the O'Fallon auto dealership for wrongful termination.
Peel wants charges dropped
Gary Peel Former Lakin Law Firm attorney Gary Peel wants child pornography and bankruptcy fraud charges leveled against him in a four-count federal indictment in March dismissed.
Peel asks judge to keep proffer statements out of trial
Gary Peel As his child pornography, bankruptcy fraud and obstruction of justice trial approaches, former Lakin attorney Gary Peel filed a motion in limine asking District Judge Bill Stiehl to prevent federal prosecutors from introducing any and all oral statements and/or admissions made by Peel in his proffer sessions of Jan. 31, and Feb. 14.
Just ask Gonzo: Cozy Toze burn suit in discovery
Question: Everyone likes to have warm feet. I use a blanket or slippers -- not some microwaveable slippers. So when you guys wrote a story about the women who sued because she burned her feet on the inserts it caught my attention.
Aug. 14-18
Abbott Labs
Tuesday, Aug. 15
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Monday, Aug. 14
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Friday, Aug. 11
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Thursday, Aug. 10
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Wednesday, Aug. 9
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Tuesday, Aug. 8
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