News from October 2006
Real estate broker claims neighbor slandered her
A Smithton real estate broker is suing her Heartland Oaks subdivision neighbor for slander.
Father and daughter sue for parking lot trip
A St. Clair County man and his daughter are suing a slew of tenants, owners and occupiers of property at 1706 West Highway 50 in O'Fallon for tripping in a hole in the parking lot.
Hylla's war chest funded largely by asbestos lawyers
Asbestos lawyers -- and a mesothelioma victim, too -- have taken a liking to candidate Dave Hylla, a plaintiff's attorney running for Madison County circuit judge.
ICJL calls on Stewart to cease negative campaigning
As the battle heats up in southern Illinois' Fifth Appellate Court race, the Illinois Civil Justice League's political action has called on Saline County Judge Bruce Stewart to end "Maag-like" negative campaigning against his opponent Appellate Court Justice Stephen McGlynn.
Hylla hurls 'hypocrite' accusation; Weber says Hylla uses court for profit center
In full attack mode, the Democratic candidate for Madison County circuit judge accused his Republican opponent of being a hypocrite during a press conference Monday.
Oklahoma mesothelioma victim files suit in Madison County
The estate of Randy Stone filed an asbestos suit against 30 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 20, claiming he was exposed to asbestos while employed as a laborer, pipe-maker, machinist and quality control manager from 1950-2005.
Rep. Hoffman's priorities
He was just 28 when first anointed, slated in the 1990's equivalent of a "smoke-filled room" at the Collinsville Holiday Inn.
Governor, Hoffman should be ridden out on same horse
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Improvements needed in legal system
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Vote 'No' on retention
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Herndon to host Ukrainian jurists
Five Ukrainian jurists participating in the Open World Program will spend the week of October 23, in East St. Louis, St. Louis and Madison County, examining the U.S. judicial system with United States District Judge David R. Herndon.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Friday, Oct. 27
Friday, October 27
Supreme Court denies Missouri team in vapor case
SPRINGFIELD-The Illinois Supreme Court has denied a lawyer's request to overturn Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack's decision in a contentious battle of dueling lawsuits.
Trial lawyers' profits dwarf business revenue in Illinois, report shows
Trial lawyers in Illinois reap annual domestic revenues that exceed those of every single publicly held company headquartered in Illinois, according to a report released today by the Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute in New York.
Callis stands by record
Chief Judge Ann Callis Q.Madison County Courts have been criticized as plaintiff-friendly. Inarguably, this venue has had a greater number of class action and asbestos filings than other similarly sized courts in the state and nation. Are the days of forum shopping over in Madison County?
Knight says public confidence is strong in Bond County
Bond County Circuit Judge John Knight Q.What should voters know about your record? Why should you be retained?
A.Following service in the United States Army and as an assistant prosecutor, I served 18 years as the Bond County State's Attorney.
Romani proud of long career on criminal bench
Circuit Judge Charles Romani Q.What should voters know about your record? Why should you be retained?
Kugler calls on Hoffman to quit Lakin firm, disclose earnings
Kugler holds a press conference outside the Madison County Courthouse on Tuesday. State House candidate Carol Kugler called on her opponent, Jay Hoffman, to resign from the Lakin Law Firm as well as disclose his earnings from the Wood River plaintiff's firm.
Loyal Order of Moose named in personal injury suit
A Swansea woman is suing the Loyal Order of Moose, Inc., Belleville/Swansea Lodge 1221 for injuries sustained in slipping on a slick kitchen floor.