News from January 2006
Out of the darkness
Want to earn a judgeship in Cook County? Either get the Democrat party endorsement, or make your name really Irish.
Armstrong Teasdale, Spalty, recognized as leaders
St. Louis, MO- When large and Fortune 1000 companies were asked to identify law firms that provide outstanding client service, Armstrong Teasdale LLP emerged as a leader on a recent survey conducted by BTI Consulting Group Inc. (BTI). BTI interviewed over 200 corporate counsel at Fortune 1000 companies to discover how they define outstanding client service, which law firms deliver it, and what specifically
Sexual orientation bill threatens people of faith
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Paul Evans to run for circuit judge in St. Clair County
Paul Evans, 45, an O'Fallon general practice attorney, announced Friday that he will run for circuit judge in the 20th Judicial Circuit in November 2006.
Monroe County attorney named to Jury Instructions Committee
It's not as theatrical as an aggressive cross-examination. But often the most dramatic phase of a jury trial is the wrangling that takes place in a judge's chambers over how jurors will be instructed.
'Unclean hand' doctrine proposed in class defense
Plaintiff attorney Thomas Maag The old rule, "Three strikes and you're out," does not apply to Bancorp banking company as it defends itself in a proposed Madison County class action suit.
FELA suit filed against CSX in federal court
Ricky Lee Edsall, Sr. filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit against CSX Transportation in U.S. District Court Dec. 23, 2005, claiming he suffers from repetitive stress injuries.
Just Ask Gonzo: Updating old cases
Q: I suffer from Ludwig's angina and when I was surfing the internet I saw the article about the woman who sued her dentist over the same condition. Can you tell me if her suit has been successful please? Thanks for your time.
Glen Carbon woman defrauds bank, pleads guilty
Becky Paddock, 51, of Glen Carbon entered a plea of guilty to bank fraud on Jan. 5.
Lanter warehousing sues Gateway Cold Storage for food spoilage
Lanter Company, a warehousing and trucking company based in Kansas City that offers refrigerated transportation services throughout the Midwest filed suit against Gateway Cold Storage on Jan. 3 in Madison County Circuit Court.
DaimlerChrysler wants case transfered based on forum non conveniens
Based on forum non conveniens, DaimlerChrysler will argue its motion to transfer a case filed by a Putnam, Ill. woman during a hearing Jan. 13.
Byron denies defense reconsideration: Says Avery doesn't apply
Attorneys for Accredited Home Lenders thought the Illinois Supreme Court's Aug. 18 decision in Avery vs. State Farm might stop a class action suit against their client, but Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron disagreed.
Pro-lifers claim civil rights violated at Granite City parade
A trio of anti-abortion activists are suing Granite City claiming their civil rights were violated while attending an annual community Christmas parade in November.
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Man who falls leaving tavern sues
T.R.'s Place Joseph Grass filed suit against T.R.'s Place in St. Clair County Circuit Court Dec. 15, claiming he sustained serious injuries at the tavern because the building was not up to code.
Granite City man sentenced to life for drug-related homicide
Greg Murray, 22, of Granite City was sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in a drug-related homicide.
Faulty fish tank timer blamed in first '06 suit
Being first isn't always best.
Apartment owners seek dismissal for failure to prosecute mold class action
Owners of The Bissel Apartments in Venice are asking Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian to dismiss a mold and fungus class action case filed against them last year, for failure to prosecute.
Dismissal sought in couple's assault suit against apartment owners, manager
John and Lucille Kleeman, owners of the Biltmore Apartments in South Roxana, will attempt to dismiss a case filed against them by an East Alton couple who allege they were assaulted by the apartment's property manager.
Granite City seeks dismissal of $1.15 million claim
Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron will hear Granite City's arguments to dismiss a case filed by a couple who claims their home was nearly demolished without being notified by the city.