News from 2006
Appellate court rules Madison County class action will remain
Jeffrey Millar A class action lawsuit against DaimlerChrysler and Enterprise Rent-a-Car will remain in Madison County, according to an Illinois Appellate Court ruling handed down today.
Wednesday, April 26
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Monday, April 24
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Barge worker files Jones Act complaint in federal court
Lonnie Harrell filed a Jones Act suit against Teco Barge Line in U.S. District Court April 12, seeking damages in excess of 100,000 for injuries he allegedly sustained while working on the M/V Ms. T.
Just Ask Gonzo: Carpet tumble complaint still in discovery
Question: Could you please update the carpet tumble story at Sears in the Alton Square Mall? That story caught my attention last year and I have yet to see it reported on again. Thank you for your time.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, April 18
Fresh from the courthouse:
Sponsors drop from plaintiffs' windfall bill, but proponents push for more time
Ed Murnane Three Democratic legislators have withdrawn their support of a bill that has been criticized as a "money grab" by trial attorneys. And in the meantime, the bill's proponents have asked to extend the deadline for action on what has become a controversial proposal.
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Peel files for unemployment benefits
Former Lakin Law Firm attorney Gary Peel has filed for unemployment benefits, according to a financial affidavit filed in support of his request for a public defender.
Friend files suit for injuries from dog's mess
A woman who sustained injuries to her ankle after slipping in dog urine filed suit against her friends for failing to clean their kitchen floor.
New Lawsuits: Monday, April 17
Fresh from the courthouse:
Firestone and John Deere named in product liability suit
Travis Tweedy filed a product liability suit against Bridgestone Firestone and John Deere seeking damages in excess of $150,000 for injuries he allegedly sustained as a result of a faulty tire rim.
Friday, April 21
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Thursday, April 20
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Wednesday, April 19
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Monday, April 17
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New Lawsuits: Thursday, April 13
Fresh from the courthouse:
Springfield spend-a-holics
You may have missed it in the headlines last week, but independent bond rating agency Fitch announced it was giving three states a "negative" economic outlook for 2006-- Michigan, Louisiana, and Illinois.
The Field of Dreams
"If you build it, he will come...".