News from 2006
Moove it
"Only lawyers think that way," remarked the downstate handler for dairyman GOP candidate for Governor Jim Oberweis, when Madison County attorney Thomas Maag demanded $250 per day rent for a misplaced campaign sign.
Cassens lawsuit remanded to Madison County
A federal judge has remanded a lawsuit against a local transportation business back to Madison County, stating that a defendant's removal of the case was improper.
Class action suits and proposed task force could choke out atrazine
Alex Avery If product liability claims against major chemical companies prevail and state legislators attempt to restrict the most commonly applied herbicide used by corn growers, Illinois agriculture is in trouble.
High court says Cueto was correct in keeping case in St. Clair County
In a 4-3 ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed St. Clair County's Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto's decision to deny a motion to transfer a wrongful death case to Clinton County based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
Friday, March 10
8:30 a.m.
Jury reaches defense verdict in Madison County trial
A Madison County jury cleared Bondex International and Georgia Pacific of any wrongdoing in the county's first asbestos trial of 2006.
West Virginia watchdog group 'honors' radiologist for diagnoses
Steve Cohen, executive director of West Virginia Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, speaks during a press conference Wednesday where the group "honored" Bridgeport radiologist Ray Harron. CHARLESTON, WV – There was no red carpet and no fancy dresses.
Illinois Supreme Court appoints Chicago litigator to head 'professionalism' unit
Cheryl Niro The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed a former Illinois State Bar Association president to head a new agency dedicated to improving civility among lawyers.
Weber files affidavit defending himself on bias accusation
Judge Weber Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber forgot that a client of the Lakin Law Firm sued him 14 years ago, according to an affidavit Weber signed in defending himself against the firm's accusation of bias.
Manpower employee claims retaliatory discharge
Manpower employee Belinda K. Reeves of Belleville, who was temporarily totally disabled from a thumb injury, claims she was wrongfully fired after returning to work following a three-and-a-half week absence.
Wednesday, March 8
10 a.m.
Anderson Hospital sued for patient's death
Anderson Hospital Adem Rushiti filed a medical malpractice case against Anderson Hospital in Maryville on behalf of Adil Rushiti's estate claiming he fell and later died while hospitalized.
Lakin firm sued for legal malpractice
Lakin Law Firm in Wood River Allen Wrye filed a legal malpractice suit against the Lakin Law Firm in Madison County Circuit Court Feb. 28, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Powell sentenced to 21 months in prison for vote buying
Former East St. Louis City Council member and chairman of the East St. Louis Democratic Party Charles Powell Jr., 61, was sentenced tto 21 months in prison for conspiring to buy votes.
Maddox selected to serve remainder of Moran's term
Madison County Associate Judge Lola Maddox has come out of retirement to fill the remaining term of Circuit Judge George Moran, Jr.
Peel's bankruptcy proceedings continued
Gary Peel's proceedings in bankruptcy court have stalled since Feb. 2, when bankruptcy Judge Gerald Fines cancelled a Feb. 3 trial that would have determined Deborah J. Peel's rights under their divorce contract.
ARDC wants Hildebrand suspended indefinitely
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission administrator Mary Robinson wants the Illinois Supreme Court to suspend attorney Thomas Hildebrand from the practice of law indefinitely.
Plaintiff claims Vioxx caused her stroke
Mary Lahey, who used Vioxx to relieve her arthritis pain, claims it caused her to suffer a stroke at the age of 67.
Radio responsible for conductor's neck and shoulder injuries, suit claims
Roger Bennett filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act suit against CSX Transportation claiming he injured his left shoulder and neck because he couldn't operate a radio from a seated position.
Belleville man sues attackers
A Belleville man who suffered knife wounds to his face and hand is suing his attackers in St. Clair County Circuit Court.