News from October 2006
Diamond in the rough
It's official. Judge Lola Maddox recently gave notice to Justice Lloyd Karmeier that her second retirement is for real and happening Nov. 30.
Attorney has more explaining to do in Biltmore beating suit
Attorney Lindsay Rakers Two East Alton residents who blame landlord John Kleeman for a beating they suffered in one of his apartments need to do a better job in explaining their case against him.
Prenzler claims Bathon running business on taxpayer time
He may be outmatched by his opponent's fund-raising prowess, but the Republican candidate for Madison County Treasurer believes his message, "It's Your Money. Demand Ethics," will ring with voters Nov. 7.
Defendants dwindling in class with hundreds of million members
Defendants in the grandest of all Madison County class action claims have asked Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian to smash the case to pieces.
Lakin firm to collect $660,000 in class fees
Citibank Corporation has settled a class action suit by pledging to send $30 to every borrower who paid a freight fee and $660,000 to attorneys who filed the suit.
Weber says Hylla is hiding from his record
Judge Weber As the war of words heats up in a contentious judicial battle, Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber called attorney Dave Hylla's "chameleon-like attempts to hide from his own record" phony and superficial.
Early voting turnout much higher in Madison than St. Clair
Early voting in Madison County and St. Clair County tells two very different stories.
Appellate Court upholds summary judgment for FedEx
The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron's decision to grant FedEx's motion for summary judgment in a class action suit.
Conflict disclosed in Hartford vapor case
Hartford residents trying to make sense of a struggle over the right to represent them in court must now figure out whether they need protection from their attorneys.
Former Morgan Stanely employee sues
A former employee of the investment banking firm Morgan Stanley claims he is entitled to more than $100,000 in fees and commissions in part because he procured an $18.5 million investment from the St. Louis Sewer District.
Solid ground
Congressman John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) speaks to a freshman civics class at Collinsville High School on Monday. His support within the 19th congressional district remains strong heading into the Nov. 7 general election, according to recent polling.
Oct. 23-27
Abbott Labs
Charter blamed for man's backyard trip
A Glen Carbon man who sustained injuries after tripping over a cable wire in his back yard filed a personal injury suit against Charter Communications in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 25.
McGlynn's coffers top $1 million mark
With a $120,000 recent boost from the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA), Fifth Appellate Court Justice Stephen McGlynn's campaign has crossed the $1 million milestone.
Alton dentist sued for malpractice
Tracey Underwood sued her dentist in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 18, seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
Med mal litigant campaigns for Cueto
Judge Cueto A Belleville doctor's appearance in a St. Clair County judge's campaign flyer "goes beyond the pale" of ethical behavior, according to a Washington University law professor.
Dollar store named in $1.3 million wrongful death suit
A retail store where nothing costs more than $1 is being sued for more than $1.3 million by the estate of a woman who fell in a pothole and died.
Sexual abuse, assault of young child alleged in suit
A Trenton woman alleges James R. Morton, Jr. of St. Clair County sexually abused and assaulted her 21-month-old daughter, according to a lawsuit filed Oct. 16 in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Parents sue bike maker and Toys R Us for son's injuries
The parents of a Dupo child are suing Iron Horse Bicycle Co., World Wide Cycle Supply and Toys R Us for injuries their son suffered in a "Harley Davidson" bicycle accident last year.