News from October 2006
Driver in tragic crash sued in St. Clair County
A tragic automobile crash in May that claimed the life of one Belleville youth and severely injured another, is the subject of a lawsuit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court Oct. 10.
Attack victim at underage drinking party sues parent
A 19-year-old St. Clair County man who was badly beaten at a party where underage drinking was taking place, is suing the parent of a minor who hosted it.
Schnuck's shopper claims injuries from fall on liquid
St. Clair County resident Pamela Hanson is seeking in excess of $50,000 from Schnuck's Markets for injuries she sustained after falling on a liquid substance in a store aisle.
Plaintiffs claim embarrassment in malicious prosecution suit
Eugene Bollefer and Todd Van Voorhis filed a malicious prosecution complaint against Charles Creekmore of Godfrey in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 16.
Patient claims doctor used photo without permission
A former patient of Mohammed M. Ahmed, M.D. filed suit against him in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 6, for the commercial use of her likeness, invasion of privacy and breach of contract.
'No harm, no foul,' the Fifth reverses $8.5 million judgment
The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed an $8.5 million Madison County class action judgment awarded to the Alton law firm of Smith, Mendenhall, Emons & Selby.
Former middle school student seeks $4 million
A former Landsdown Middle School student is seeking in excess of $4 million from the East St. Louis Board of Education and an employee for injuries she sustained in an attack four years ago.
Poll shows Blagojevich support weak among minority group
A recent survey of the Illinois Association of Minorities in Government showed that members strongly favor Republican gubernatorial candidate Judy Baar Topinka over Democrat Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Appellate Judge Terrence Hopkins dies
Terrence Hopkins Fifth Appellate Judge Terrence J. Hopkins of West Frankfort has died, according to a spokesman for the Illinois Supreme Court.
ICJL makes no recommendation on retention
The Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) announced that it is not making a recommendation one way or the other in judicial retention races in Madison and St. Clair counties.
Delaney denies 'electioneering' accusation
St. Clair County Republican Central Committee Chairman Bill Zychelwicz accused St. Clair County Clerk Bob Delaney of "blatant and brazen" electioneering.
Go ugly, earlier
In politics, there's nothing quite like a last impression. Especially when you're making it for someone else.
If it looks like a duck...
George Moran When the Association of Trial Lawyers of America renamed itself the "American Association for Justice," a renowned tort reform advocate remarked, "If a shark called itself a kitten fish I would still not put my daughter in to play with it."
Class action against lawyers
To the editor:
Correction
Whiteside County Associate Judge Vicki Wright has served 14 years as an associate judge. The Record incorrectly reported she has served six years.
Appellate court rules that Sierons were not 'redlined'
The Fifth Appellate Court has denied an appeal of East St. Louis' largest landholder, holding that the FAIR Plan complied with statute when it refused to renew property insurance coverage for the Sieron family.
Appellate court allows personal injury suit against Starbucks to go ahead
George Moran The Illinois Appellate Court reversed former Circuit Judge George Moran's decision to dismiss a personal injury suit against Starbucks.
Chamber announces legal reform awards
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform announced today the recipients of the 2006 Legal Reform Awards.
Friday, Oct. 20
9 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 19
10:30 a.m.