News from 2006
Minnesota company targeted in St. Clair County
Attorneys from the high profile St. Louis personal injury firm of Brown & Crouppen have filed another two lawsuits against Medtronics Inc. claiming the Minnesota-based company knowingly marketed defective defibrillators.
ICRR named in St. Clair County suit
An Illinois Central Railroad (ICRR) maintenance worker alleges he suffers from respiratory illness and extreme nervousness over concerns he will develop cancer because of work-related exposure to silica, asbestos and diesel fumes.
Wendler & Ezra's defamation suit reveals Teamsters connection, domestic battery
Attorney Brian Wendler did not have to tell the world how he hurt his wife and went to jail, but he shared the story because he thought it would help him prevail in a lawsuit.
Lakins claim extortion in suit against accusers
Brad Lakin Legendary plaintiff's attorney Rex Carr of East St. Louis claims his well known clients were victims of a $50 million extortion scheme, according to a civil lawsuit filed in Madison County Circuit Court May 17.
Federal grand jury hears from Unsell clients
Attorney Ed Unsell Clients of East Alton attorney Ed Unsell testified before a federal grand jury in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis Wednesday morning.
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, May 17
Robert Chaney v. CSX Transportation
Just ask Gonzo: Jones Act hand injury case in discovery
Reader: I was doing a google search for my own name and came across your article and publication about a gentleman who was injured while working a barge.
AG Madigan visits Edwardsville
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron have a brief visit.
Nursing home sued in St. Clair County Court
Rutha Lawrence, special administrator of the estate of Mandy Lawrence Conner, filed suit against O'Fallon Healthcare Inc. claiming Conner developed decubitus ulcers while a resident of the long term care facility.
Lakin class action suit dismissed by Judge Weber
Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber granted National City Mortgage Company's motion for summary judgment and dismissed a $20 fax fee class action case brought by the Lakin Law Firm.
Jones Act suit filed against Ingram Barge Co.
Barge deckhand Christopher R. Munoz filed a Jones Act suit against the Ingram Barge Company in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 5 for a foot/ankle injury he sustained April 4 aboard the MV Robin M. Ingram.
Bible study hosts sued by guest
Theresa Hunt is suing the hosts of a Bible study group for injuries she sustained after tripping on raised pavement in their driveway.
Man claims crowded Metrolink train caused injuries
A civil lawsuit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court May 8 claims Bi-State Development Agency is negligent for crowding too many passengers into a Metrolink train following a St. Louis Cardinal's baseball game.
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, May 16
Frank Cantlon v. East County Transport
National group of bankruptcy attorneys to hold workshop for Katrina survivors
More than 20 experienced consumer bankruptcy attorneys from across the United States will hold a free, special workshop for Katrina survivors on May 20, from 3:30-6 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the New Orleans Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal Street.
Festival 66 set for June 9-10
Edwardsville's City Park will once again be the place to go for great food, exciting entertainment, a walk or cruise down memory lane, and family fun on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10, when the 10th Annual Festival 66 returns to the park.
People in Business invites new members
The People in Business networking group is inviting all members of the business community to attend its next meeting on May 23 from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at GC Cuisine, University Drive in Edwardsville.
Peel wants Herndon recused from criminal case
Gary Peel Former Lakin Law Firm attorney Gary Peel, who faces criminal charges of bankruptcy fraud, obstruction of justice and two counts of child pornography, has filed a motion asking presiding U.S. District Judge David Herndon to recuse himself.
Chicago defendant's epitaph is emblem to Madison County's stretch
Chicago attorney Robert Mitchell died with a Madison County class action lawsuit hanging over him in a deal that had nothing to do with Madison County.