News from June 2006
Woman in default claims collection agency violated law
Amber Elder of Clark, Ill. filed a civil complaint against OSI Collection Services in U.S. District Court in Benton, alleging the company violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
Philip Morris to get $2.15 billion back from Madison County
Philip Morris will get back $2.15 billion of its appeal bond from the infamous Madison County Price v. Philip Morris USA case that was overturned late last year by the Illinois Supreme Court. And, if the U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear an appeal, another $6 billion will be returned to the tobacco giant.
Associate Judge Stobbs dons black robe
A large crowd gathered Monday morning to observe Godfrey attorney Stephen Stobbs be sworn into office as Madison County Associate Judge.
Patient claims colon perforation in med mal suit
Plaintiff Mary Fricker has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Saint Anthony's Health Center and several physicians in Madison County Circuit Court claiming she suffered complications from a colonoscopy performed June 16, 2004.
She's our poster-lawyer
It's official. Swansea serial litigator Judy Cates is now at the helm of Illinois' largest plaintiff's group, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA).
Tax and spin
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Not over yet
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The Break-up
Lawyer Thomas Maag has given credence to the old adage that "three's a crowd."
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Coburn tapped as special prosecutor in Lakin matter
Former Morgan County State's Attorney Charles Coburn has been named special prosecutor to handle a potential criminal sexual assault case against powerful attorney L. Thomas Lakin.
I-LAW has new director
David Loveday, a former spokesman for Republican gubernatorial candidate Judy Baar Topinka, is taking the reins at Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW).
ICJL files complaint against Cueto
Judge Cueto and family The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) has filed a complaint with the Judicial Inquiry Board, the investigative body that oversees judicial ethics compliance in Illinois, asking for an investigation into political activity by St. Clair County Circuit Judge Lloyd A. Cueto.
Stobbs to be sworn in June 19
Steve Stobbs Madison County's new associate judge, Godfrey attorney Stephen Stobbs, will be sworn into office June 19 -- right after he resigns his county board seat.
Tobacco settlement violates Constitution, federal suit claims
SHREVEPORT, La. – When attorney generals of 46 states signed a settlement of claims against tobacco companies they violated a section of the U.S. Constitution forbidding compacts between states, according to a lawsuit in federal court in Shreveport.
Ejected passenger sues driver for injuries
A man who was ejected from his passenger's seat during a car crash last year on northbound Interstate 55 near Olgelsby, filed a personal injury suit against the driver.
Auto glass worker claims retaliatory discharge
Brandon Johnson, a former employee at C&W Auto Glass in Godfrey filed a retaliatory discharge suit in Madison County Circuit Court June 13, alleging he was fired after receiving workers' compensation benefits.
FELA suit filed by 34-year UP veteran
A 34-year veteran of Union Pacific Railroad filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit against the nation's largest railroad claiming he was subjected to numerous repetitive traumas while repairing railroad tracks.
Dog blamed for bicyclist's severe injuries
Man's best friend is being blamed for a Madison County bike trailer rider's pain and anguish.
Sexual assault complaint against Lakin refiled in St. Clair County
Tom Lakin A civil sexual assault lawsuit has been refiled in St. Clair County Circuit Court against powerful Democrat attorney and founder of the Lakin Law Firm, Tom Lakin, as well as his sons Brad Lakin and Kristopher Lakin, and the law firm.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, June 13
Fresh from the courthouse: