News from June 2006
Why Lakin case is important
There were two news articles in weekend newspapers recently concerning the "Lakin story" and one of them merits comment.
Weber delivers
Now we know why the Lakin Law Firm was so worried about Third Circuit Judge Don Weber.
Friday, June 9
9 a.m.
Weber order rebuffs bias accusation
Judge Weber Four months after Gary Peel of the Lakin Law Firm accused Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber of bias, Weber signed an order in a Lakin case declaring exactly what Peel asked him to declare.
Plaintiff amends class complaint instead of listing damage
Judge Matoesian Suspense keeps building as the Madison County justice system awaits a list of moldy stuff from a Venice apartment.
Step daughter claims sexual abuse in civil complaint
A plaintiff named Jane Doe alleges her stepfather sexually absued her over a 12-year period in a civil lawsuit filed June 5 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Thursday, June 8
9:30 a.m.
Woman seeks $500k from Wal-Mart for TV injury
A woman who was allegedly injured when a Wal-Mart employee dropped a television on her filed suit in federal court June 7, seeking $500,000 in damages for injuries.
Just ask Gonzo: Playground horseplay suit settles
Question: One of my favorite stories was about the playground teacher at Godfrey's middle school who sued one of the students who supposedly injured her because of horseplay on the playground. How funny is this? Can you check to see if the parents actually paid this lady $50,000 please?
Lakin files class action against State Farm in St. Clair County
The Lakin Law Firm of Wood River has filed a class action lawsuit against State Farm Insurance alleging it wrongfully subrogated medical payment claims instead of allowing individuals to recover from third parties in auto claims.
Heavy couple sues after courtroom bench collapses
A couple whose combined weight is at least 600 pounds filed a personal injury lawsuit against Madison County alleging injuries after a courtroom bench they were sitting on collapsed.
Camelot sued for bowler's oily slip
Camelot Bowl Camelot Bowl in Collinsville is being sued by a woman who slipped on oil that is used to protect the bowling lanes from intense battering.
Weber dismisses 'fatally defective' class action
Circuit Judge Don Weber United Parcel Service successfully convinced Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber to dismiss a class action case filed by a customer who wanted a $5 refund because an "overnight" package he sent did not arrive on time.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Week of June 12
Monday, June 12
Stobbs named new associate judge in Madison County
Steve Stobbs Godfrey attorney Stephen Stobbs has been elected as an associate judge on a first ballot by the nine circuit judges of the Third Judicial Circuit.
Former Lanter employees sue for retaliatory discharge
Dennis Renner and Alice Miller are suing their former employer, Lanter Transport Inc., and the company that bought it, LTI Trucking Services, claiming they were fired for having pursued workers' compensation claims.
Monday, June 5
9 a.m.
Tillery files class action suit against Allstate
Steve Tillery Nine Madison County residents and one St. Clair County resident filed a class action lawsuit against Allstate Insurance Company alleging the insurance company charges different premiums to customers with the same risks.
Postal worker sues home owners for cracked steps
A letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office is suing the owners of an East St. Louis residence for tripping on cracked steps.