News from 2006
Thursday, Sept. 21
9:30 a.m.
St. Clair County's judicial retention candidates answer questions
Judge Fiss Judges running for retention in the 20th Judicial Circuit, Jan Fiss and Milton Wharton, recently shared insight on issues ranging from judicial independence to on-the-job challlenges in the Illinois Civil Justice League's candidate questionnaire.
Peel's wife sues The Record
Gary Peel Former Effingham High School teacher Deborah A. Pontious filed a defamation lawsuit against the Record and reporter Steve Korris alleging inaccuracies in three published articles about her dispute with her former employer.
Carr files appeal over counter suit's dismissal
Brad Lakin Attorney Rex Carr is appealing Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack's dismissal of a counter lawsuit filed against attorney Ed Unsell who represents clients in a highly publicized civil sexual assault lawsuit.
New Mexico worker files asbestos complaint in Madison County
A New Mexico man suffering from mesothelioma filed suit against 99 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 7 claiming he was exposed to asbestos while working as an autoworker, mechanic and truck driver at various locations from 1955-2004.
Student files sexual assault complaint against teacher
Michael R. Vonderohe (ISP Photo) A student at Metro-East Lutheran High School alleges a teacher had improper sexual conduct with her, according to a lawsuit filed Sept. 11 in Madison County Circuit Court.
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Worker files retaliatory discharge suit
A man who sustained an on-the-job injury filed a retaliatory discharge suit against his former employer claiming he was discharged for filing a workers' compensation claim.
SMASH endorses Weber and Hackett
The Statewide Medical Alliance for the Survival of Healthcare (SMASH) announced its endorsement of Judges Don Weber and James Hackett to serve six year terms on the Third Circuit in Madison County.
Defendant Carr settles car accident suit
Rex Carr Rex Carr will not have to answer questions on the witness stand in a car accident trial that was expected to begin Sept. 11.
Softball player sues park district for injury sustained while catching fly ball
A softball player filed a personal injury suit against the Granite City Park District because his left hand was cut on the outfield fence at Wilson Park while trying to catch a fly ball.
Arizonan names 40 defendants in asbestos suit
A widow from Arizona filed an asbestos lawsuit in Madison County Circuit Court Sept. 6, alleging her husband's mesothelioma was caused by the negligence of 40 defendant corporations.
Woman sues Metro for slipping on water at outdoor station
Debra Badgett is suing Bi-State/Metro for slipping on water at the Suothwestern Illinois College station on Dec. 14, 2005.
Jones Act, twisted
When he conjured up the idea some 86 years ago, U.S. Senator Wesley L. Jones (R-Wash.) was trying to protect the jobs of U.S. sailors in our shipping industry from foreign competition.
Shopping in wrong forum
To the editor:
World Trade Center : 9-11 Remembered
Director Oliver Stone has a well deserved, much cultivated reputation as a brilliant but controversial film director. With movies such as "Platoon," "Born on the Fourth of July," "Alexander," and especially "JFK," Stone is no stranger to argument.