News from 2006
Weber denies Hopkins' motion for substitution
John Hopkins Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber has denied Edwardsville plaintiff's attorney John Hopkins' motion for substitution of judge in a medical malpractice case, saying the request was "meritless and frivolous."
Community prayer service set Nov. 19
BELLEVILLE--In an effort to bring about community healing in light of the recent shooting of Belleville Police Sgt. Jon Brough and the violent death of Henry and Dolores Kahle, a community prayer service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 19 at St. Peter's Cathedral in downtown Belleville.
Big Lots wants out of dangling cord suit
Jeffrey Lowe Another defendant in Madison County's largest class action lawsuit has moved to dismiss for unreasonable delay in service.
Republicans need Black voters to win
Through a dozen elections Black voters patiently propped up the decaying Democratic Party, while Republicans offered them nothing that could shake their loyalty.
Weber dismisses class action against H&R Block
Judge Don Weber Madison County Circuit Judge Don Weber has dismissed a class action lawsuit against H&R Block over allegations it unfairly charged a fee for electronically filing customers' tax returns.
Defense verdict reached in Madison County weld trial
Jeff Hebrank After deliberating several hours a Madison County jury reached a defense verdict, ruling that Michael Haskell's Parkinson's disease was not caused by manganese-containing welding fumes.
Value City sued by customer who tripped
St. Clair County resident Cheryl Neville is suing Value City Department Store in Swansea for injuries sustained after tripping in the store.
Driver claims Cavalier's braking, steering defective
Hebert L. Cline is suing General Motors Corp. and Steve Schmitt Motor Co. of Greenville claiming the steering and/or braking systems of Chevrolet Cavaliers are defectively designed.
Massac County accident suit filed in St. Clair County
A fatal highway accident that happened last year in Massac County is the subject of a St. Clair County lawsuit.
Bessermans and patron sued after barroom fight
Pamela McCarthy filed a dram shop suit against Bessermans Lounge and Veronica Nelson in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 9, seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
American River Transportation sued in federal court
Roy Morefield filed a Jones Act suit against American River Transportation Co. in U.S. District Court Nov. 6 seeking damages in excess of $100,000 for injuries he allegedly sustained while working on the M/V Crimson Glory.
The empire strikes back
The trial lawyers re-seized lost Southern Illinois judicial turf last Tuesday night. So are they poised to start partying again in our courtrooms like it's 2003?
Madison County Bar Assn. WWII tribute
Opening remarks made by John J. Hopkins at the Madison County Bar Association World War II Tribute Committee ceremony on Nov. 9:
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Out of state Paxil class member objects to Madison County settlement
Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn allowed a Florida woman to intervene in a recently settled Paxil class action over the objection of attorney Stephen Tillery.
'Burroughs' dropped from firm name; now known as 'Hepler Broom'
Burroughs, Hepler, Broom, MacDonald, Hebrank & True, LLP, one of the top litigation firms in the U.S. and one of the longest operating law firms in the St. Louis metropolitan area, announced Friday it has changed its name to "Hepler, Broom, MacDonald, Hebrank, True & Noce, LLP."
Just Ask Gonzo: Taser suit against ESL awaits hearing
Question: Tasers seem to be making the news almost everyday lately. Last April you wrote a story about an East St. Louis woman who sued the police department in federal court after being tased. Has anything happened with this suit?
Vote totals in Madison County leave McGlynn and Weber miles apart
Justice Steve McGlynn Thousands of Madison County citizens who wanted to send Republican appointee Stephen McGlynn back to the Fifth District appellate court rejected an opportunity to keep Republican appointee Don Weber at their county courthouse.