News from October 2006
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Madison County weld rod trial getting under way
Circuit Judge Dan Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack is picking a jury for a welding rod trial expected to last at least four weeks.
So far so good: No negative campaigning in the 5th
While neither judicial candidate in the Fifth Appellate District race appears to have broken a pledge not to go negative, the real question is whether third party interests will in the final weeks before election.
Fifth and Third Appellate Court races sharply contrast
Judge Michael Powers Thanks to the court reform storm that blew into southern Illinois in November 2004, the battle brewing for appellate court judge in the state's Fifth Appellate District this election year commands attention.
Express Personnel offers variety of staffing solutions
Located in Glen Carbon, Express Personnel is supporting the staffing needs of Madison County and surrounding area businesses with well-trained professionals.
U.S. Supreme Court denies AGs' petition on tobacco
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a monumental blow to the biggest tobacco deal in the land.
Stack to hear Cybersource summary judgment argument
Judge Daniel Stack When the market for technology stocks crashed in 2000, investors coped in many ways.
I-LAW stops in Metro East on billboard blitz
A giant billboard on wheels rolled through the Metro East Wednesday as Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) brought its "blow the whistle on lawsuit abuse" tour to town.
Evans hopes Officer's support will put election over top
Paul Evans works a crowd at the Flyers' football game with help from East St. Louis Mayor Carl Officer (right). A Republican trolling for votes in a city where 96 percent of the predominantly black residents normally pick a straight Democratic ticket may seem like a lost cause.
Federal judge remands med mal case to St. Clair County
United States District Judge Michael Reagan remanded a medical malpractice case back to St. Clair County for further proceeding after the plaintiff dismissed a doctor employed by the federal government.
Inmate claims wrist injury causes pain 24/7
An inmate serving seven years for drug and battery charges filed suit against Vandalia Correctional Center for negligence in federal court.
'No Retention' signs starting to sprout in Madison County
"No Retention" signs sprouting in Madison County are an alternative to the numerous "Yes" signs that dot the county's roadways.
Indiana plaintiff brings asbestos suit in Madison County
The estate of Claude Cassada filed an asbestos suit against 96 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 4, claiming he was exposed to asbestos while employed as a laborer, factory worker and auto body repairman from 1960-2005.
Stiehl denies Peel's motions to dismiss
Gary Peel United States District Judge William Stiehl denied attorney Gary Peel's motions to dismiss charges of obstruction of justice, bankruptcy fraud and child pornography.
Illinois Supreme Court redesigns website
The Illinois Supreme Court announced it has redesigned its website, making it easier to locate the most sought-after information.
Weber lines up endorsements, knocks his opponent
Judge Don Weber Circuit Judge Don Weber said said the future shape of Madison County's often maligned courts is at stake in the Nov. 7 general election.
Minnesotan files asbestos suit in Madison County
Alden Scheer of Minnesota filed an asbestos suit against 77 defendant corporations alleging he was exposed to asbestos while working from the 1940s to 1992 as a construction worker, press operator, cement laborer and cement finisher at various locations.
Customer claims nuts in cookie caused injury
Nuts in a cookie is the subject of a $250,000 personal injury lawsuit filed Oct. 4 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Fired executive chef sues restaurant owner
An executive chef from St. Louis who set out to transform a family-style chicken dinner restaurant into a fine dining establishment is suing the owner of Farmer's Inn Restaurant for breach of contract.