News from January 2006
Mega benzene case to be heard on dismissal motion
Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian will hear arguments on Jan. 20, to dismiss a benzene case that was filed by a man who claims he developed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) after being exposed to benzene.
Cassens seeks to dismiss $2 million suit
A 25-count lawsuit seeking $2 million in damages from a Metro-East trucking firm is set for hearing on a motion to dismiss on Jan. 25.
That's two strikes, now spare us
What exactly was Gordon Maag's reputation around Southern Illinois before he ran for the State Supreme Court?
The Big Fat Greek Verdict
One of the biggest hits in the summer of 2001 was a small, independently produced film with a strange and very personal title--"My Big Fat Greek Wedding."
Homosexuals deserve equal protection under the law
To the editor:
Freedom of conscience works for all
To the editor:
Jan.17-20
Alter Barge
Hackett QA: Political balance (at least not a monopoly) will help cure court's reputation
Associate Judge James Hackett Associate Judge James Hackett, a Republican running in the general election, says a politically balanced court is one step toward repairing Madison County's damaged reputation.
Carr pressing med mal trial while being defended in auto accident case
Some days you're the bug, others you're the windshield.
Armstrong Teasdale elects new partners
St. Louis, MO - Armstrong Teasdale LLP announced that Daniel M. Fitzgerald, Michael S. Jefferies, David B. Jennings, Cynthia A. Petracek and Robert B. Reeser, III have been elected to partnership at the firm's St. Louis office, effective Jan. 1.
Attorney General Gonzales stops in Fairview Heights
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales paid a visit to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Fairview Heights on Jan. 12, to discuss the area's top law enforcement priorities with federal prosecutors and various federal agents.
Asbestos worth the risks author Maines asserts
Rachel Maines While the $140 billion asbestos trust fund bill stalls in congress, the asbestos litigation problem in America grows. Businesses have declared bankruptcy, jobs have been lost, consumer goods cost more and the country is less competitive.
Monday, Jan. 23
9 a.m.
Mattress stain class action case in court Jan. 18
A Prairietown man who filed a class action complaint against Sealy Mattress and Famous Barr because they refused to replace his sagging, stained bed, will be in Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber's courtroom Jan. 18 for a case management conference.
Byron started hearing ex parte
Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron Usually a judge needs two things before he can start a hearing – an attorney for one side and an attorney for the other.
St. Elizabeth's hit with two new med mal suits
St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville The first days of the new year did not bode well for St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville.
Peel wants Weber disqualified from hearing class action
The Lakin Law Firm has filed a petition for substitution of judge in a class action case, Katherine Lee Henderson v. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, because the Wood River plaintiff's firm represented a client that sued Circuit Judge Don Weber in 1992.
Just Ask Gonzo: Update on Stalcup v. Medicine Shoppe for son's overdose death
Q: I wish you would update the story about the pharmacy being sued by a boy's mother. I would be forever grateful if you could advise me the current status of the case filed by Tami C. Stalcup against Medicine Shoppe pharmacy.
Friday, Jan. 20
9 a.m.