News from November 2006
Madison County Bar Assn. WWII tribute
Opening remarks made by John J. Hopkins at the Madison County Bar Association World War II Tribute Committee ceremony on Nov. 9:
Nov. 13-24
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Out of state Paxil class member objects to Madison County settlement
Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn allowed a Florida woman to intervene in a recently settled Paxil class action over the objection of attorney Stephen Tillery.
'Burroughs' dropped from firm name; now known as 'Hepler Broom'
Burroughs, Hepler, Broom, MacDonald, Hebrank & True, LLP, one of the top litigation firms in the U.S. and one of the longest operating law firms in the St. Louis metropolitan area, announced Friday it has changed its name to "Hepler, Broom, MacDonald, Hebrank, True & Noce, LLP."
Just Ask Gonzo: Taser suit against ESL awaits hearing
Question: Tasers seem to be making the news almost everyday lately. Last April you wrote a story about an East St. Louis woman who sued the police department in federal court after being tased. Has anything happened with this suit?
Vote totals in Madison County leave McGlynn and Weber miles apart
Justice Steve McGlynn Thousands of Madison County citizens who wanted to send Republican appointee Stephen McGlynn back to the Fifth District appellate court rejected an opportunity to keep Republican appointee Don Weber at their county courthouse.
Hearing set Nov. 29 on silicosis lawsuits
Judge Daniel Stack Owners of a Wisconsin iron foundry admit they use silica but they do not admit that it got into the lungs of 33 retired Chicago factory workers who sued them in Madison County last year.
Pedestrian sues Mack truck driver for injuries
A pedestrian who was struck by a Mack truck is suing the vehicle's driver and his employer for severe and permanent injuries.
Granite City girl's family files wrongful death suit
Madison Falgout The estate of a disabled Granite City girl who died from asphyxiation on Aug. 25, 2005, filed a wrongful death suit against Maxim Healthcare Services and a nurse in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 3.
Tillery appeals class action dismissal
Attorney Stephen Tillery is appeling Madison County Circuit Judge Lola Maddox's dismissal of a class action lawsuit she ruled is nearly identical to a pending case against Bayer in St. Clair County.
Bouncing on trampoline not an exact science, judge rules
A 30-year-old man's $50,000 trampoline injury lawsuit might have broken the piggy bank of his 13-year-old nephew.
Fifth Appellate court race totals
Saline County Circuit Judge Bruce Stewart defeated Fifth Appellate Court Judge Steve McGlynn by approximately 20,000 votes.
Local judicial race totals
A run-down of final election results for local judicial races are as follows:
Cueto tops Evans
With 191 of 193 precincts reporting in St. Clair County, and all but one precinct in East St. Louis accounted for, Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto has won his election over challenger Paul Evans.
Stewart surpasses McGlynn
Steve McGlynn has lost his bid for election to the Fifth Appellate Court to Saline County Circuit Judge Bruce Stewart.
Madison County judges easily win retention
Madison County Circuit Judges have handily won retention.
Evans-Cueto race is tight
With 82 of 193 precincts reporting in St. Clair County, the race for St. Clair County Circuit Judge is close.
Hylla and Crowder poised for victory
Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber and Associate Judge James Hackett, Republicans, appear to be on the brink of losing their judicial races.
Politicos anxiously await vote returns
Polls have closed. Returns are not in yet. But Madison and St. Clair County Republican leaders paused to reflect on turnout and the night ahead.