News from March 2006
Ferguson rules Weber can hear Lakin cases; sets aside irrelevant argument
Weber was sworn in as circuit judge by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier in November. Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber harbors no bias against the Lakin Law Firm and can hear its cases, Chief Judge Edward Ferguson decided after a March 27 hearing.
Thursday, April 6
9:30 a.m.
GOP leader hopes for balance on board
Jason Plummer The up and coming leader of Madison County's GOP organization hopes his energy and enthusiasm will make a difference in the "extraordinarily important" election of November 2006.
Indulgence Day Spa offers range of specialties
Claudia Neumann, spa director of Indulgence Day Spa in Swansea, holds licenses in esthetics and medical esthetics both in Illinois and Missouri. One of the many advantages of permanent cosmetics is to "just wake up made up," said Neumann.
Lakin's class actions to remain on Weber's docket
Madison County Chief Judge Edward Ferguson has ruled that the Lakin Law Firm did not meet its burden to show that Circuit Judge Don Weber is biased against the firm.
Ferguson accuses Record of giving undue attention to court matters
Chief Judge Edward Ferguson accused the Madison County Record of a "ridiculous allegation," but the word that upset him did not appear in the newspaper.
Unlikely pair reach agreement to void Crowder's order from beginning
Thomas Maag Rewriting history, Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack and attorneys Thomas Maag and Gordon Broom agreed that Associate Judge Barbara Crowder did not sign an emergency order for Maag in January.
Collinsville couple sue landscaper for injuries
Shirley and John Warren of Collinsville filed a personal injury suit against Fetter's Landscaping claiming it failed to properly and safely construct a retaining wall on their property.
Shop N Save customer sues for slip on frictionless mat
LaTrichda Gates filed a personal injury suit against Shop N Save and Clean The Uniform Company is Madison County Circuit Court March 29, seeking damages in excess of $50,000. She claims she slipped on a mat that lacked coefficient of friction and injured her right knee.
RP Lumber seeks to recover delinquent account
RP Lumber filed suit against Edwardsville-based Weber Homes claiming it refused to pay for building materials and supplies that were charged to their account.
Godfrey man alleges Madison County poisoned him with mind altering drugs
Alain Cook filed a civil complaint against Madison County for cruel and unusual punishment alleging he was chocked and poisoned with mind altering drugs on Oct. 29, 2005.
Daughter files wrongful death suit against O'Fallon Healthcare
Dorothy L. Lunsford is suing O'Fallon Healthcare as a result of her mother's death.
Madison County administrator Monday abruptly resigns
Questions swirling over the sudden departure of Madison County Administrator Jim Monday on Wednesday were answered through a hired spokesman for the county board.
Ann Callis elected chief judge in Madison County
Ann Callis Madison County Circuit Judge Ann Callis will replace Circuit Judge Edward Ferguson as chief judge on May 1.
Wednesday, April 5
1 p.m.
Groups line up against plaintiffs' windfall bill
Ed Murnane A legislative proposal designed to provide windfall recovery to plaintiffs in personal injury litigation is an "affront to fairness," said the president of the Illinois Civil Justice League, Ed Murnane.
Tuesday, April 4
9 a.m.
Monday, April 3
9 a.m.
Railroad caused asbestosis and colon cancer, suit claims
A man suffering from asbestosis and colon cancer filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit in Madison County Circuit Court March 27 claiming Illinois Central Railroad (ICR) is responsible for his illnesses.