News from 2006
Gateway and Pfizer sued for $1.1 million
Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City A Madison County plaintiff is using a novel approach for recovering $1.1 million in a 21-count medical malpractice, wrongful death and product liability lawsuit against Pfizer and Gateway Regional Medical Center.
Edwardsville businessman to run as write-in treasurer candidate
An Edwarsdville businessman is running as a Republican write-in candidate for Madison County treasurer in the March 21 primary.
Madison County and Pontoon Beach reap drug bust proceeds
More than $3 million recovered from a Pontoon Beach drug bust -- the largest cash forfeiture in the history of the Southern District of Illinois -- was doled out to the Pontoon Beach Police Department, Madison County State's Attorney's Office and a federal agency on Wednesday.
Tavern owner sued for not warning patron about gang
A man who was attacked by a motorcycle gang called "Free Spirits" at a Pontoon Beach tavern filed a personal injury suit against the bar owner claiming she failed to warn him that the gang was at the tavern.
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New Lawsuits: Tuesday, March 14
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ISMIE ordered to keep rates down
Stephen Burger, M.D. The state's largest medical malpractice insurer has been directed to "target" a rate reduction of 3.5 percent beginning next year. And, in a report issued Tuesday, the Illinois Division of Insurance ordered ISMIE Mutal not to raise its premiums in 2006-2007.
Asbestos caused husband's death, new Madison County suit claims
Sue Welch filed an asbestos lawsuit in Madison County claiming 73 defendants who manufactured asbestos products caused her husband Jack's death on March 11, 2005, just 15 days after learning he suffered from mesothelioma.
WSJ commentary takes a stab at 'dumbstruck' silicosis docs
"Lawyered up and hunkered down" is how the Wall Street Journal described asbestos and silicosis diagnosing doctors who took the 5th Amendment before a congressional committee last week.
Woman sues for fall on vision clinic's staircase
An Edwardsville woman who fractured her ankle on a staircase at a vision clinic is suing for more than $50,000.
Man injured by wire shackle files Jones Act suit
Kenneth Wallace claims that while he was a deckhand on the M/V Wendy L he was hit in the left knee by a wire shackle, according to a Jones Act suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court March 10.
McGlynn fields range of questions on IllinoisJudges.net
Appellate Court Judge Steve McGlynn Even though most voters will have no choice in the primary election that looms a week away, a vault of information about Illinois' 165 judicial candidates can be found in a single search at IllinoisJudges.net.
Americans paying $886 per person 'tort tax,' study shows
Lisa Rickard House payment? Groceries? Investment? What would the average person do with an extra $886?
New Lawsuits: Monday, March 13
Fresh from the courthouse:
McMahon, Berger, Hanna, Linihan, Cody & McCarthy add four attorneys
St. Louis' largest law firm dedicated to a labor and employment law practice has announced that they are expanding by adding four attorneys.
Pfizer sued for Bextra in St. Clair County
The estate of a man who died of a heart attack filed a wrongful death suit against Pfizer claiming the prescription medication that was recalled caused the heart attack that killed him.
FELA suit filed against Illinois Central RR
Fleurette Hatteberg of Arcola, Ill., filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit in federal court March 1, against Illinois Central Railroad seeking damages in excess of $75,000.