News from October 2006
Land of Lawsuits ads feature local business owners
The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform --in cooperation with the Illinois Chamber and Illinois Civil Justice League -- recently launched its "Faces of Lawsuit Abuse" advertising campaign.
Better things to do
Judicial politics are a funny thing.
Shimkus maintains strong lead in tracking poll
Republican Congressman John Shimkus maintains a strong lead over his Democrat challenger in the 19th District, according to a tracking poll conducted this week.
Premier Bank Ground Breaking in Edwardsville
Premier Bank Holds Ground Breaking Ceremony
Counterclaims complicate Hartford vapor case
Circuit Judge Dan Stack Just when attorneys for Shell Oil and Premcor Refining Group thought they had settled claims over foul vapors in the village of Hartford, attorneys for two other oil companies exposed them to new claims.
Supreme Court upholds appellate in reversing Kardis
The Illinois Supreme Court affirmed an appellate court decision which reversed a ruling made by former Madison County Circuit Judge Philip Kardis.
Weber responds to Hylla's lashing
"I was fighting crime and corruption when my opponent was taking accordion lessons," Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber fired back after his Democratic challenger accused him of intimidating staff while he was state's attorney.
Prenzler says Bathon is avoiding ethical violation issues
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ICJL mulls over retention position
Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) is expected to announce whether it will endorse judicial candidates seeking retention in Madison and St. Clair counties in a few days.
Cottrell relies on Stack's decision to remove personal injury case
Georgia trailer maker Cottrell Inc. removed a personal injury suit from Madison County Circuit Court to U.S. District Court in East St. Louis Sept. 29, claiming that attorneys for plaintiff Keith Yount of Ohio fraudulently joined Illinois defendants to the suit.
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Ford blamed for spinal injuries in federal suit
Ford Model 3000 A Clinton County man has filed suit against Ford Motor Co. in federal court claiming a Model 3000 tractor rolled over onto him, causing disabling spinal injuries.
Justices to reconference on tobacco Oct. 6
WASHINGTON, D. C. – After wrestling with a monumental decision over tobacco laws for a week, Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court decided to keep wrestling.
Weber finally will hear motion to dismiss $5 check fee case
Two and a half months after a Lakin Law Firm client sued First Banks over a $5 check cashing fee, First Banks moved to dismiss.
Lawyers ask for more time to manage stalled class action
Brad Lakin Attorney Brad Lakin has dusted off a Madison County class action suit that stalled after a grand jury indicted his class action leader, Gary Peel.
Calvaletto calls on Granberg to return Lakin contribution
SALEM – John Cavaletto, Republican candidate for state representative in the 107th District, demanded that Kurt Granberg return a campaign contribution he's taken from Thomas Lakin.
Abortion protester's personal injury suit settles
For $7,000, abortion protest leader Daniel Michael and Yale Enforcement Services of Belleville have settled a claim that a Yale guard injured Michael's nine-year-old daughter outside Hope Clinic for Women in Granite City.
Barge worker claims back injuries in suit
A man who was allegedly injured on Feb. 19, 2005, while working for Lewis & Clark Marine as a member of the crew on The M/V Velda Taylor filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 2, seeking damages under the Jones Act.
Therapy provider sues nursing home for withholding Medicare payments
Therapeak Inc., a provider of rehabilitation therapy services, is suing a nursing home owner for not paying $491,170.87 in Medicare reimbursements.
Water Works employee claims wrongful discharge
A former American Water Works employee claims she was wrongfully terminated in a lawsuit filed Sept. 29 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.