News from April 2007
Deposition of Fairview Heights mayor in class action kept secret
Gail Mitchell Fairview Heights Mayor Gail Mitchell performed as city attorney Kevin Hoerner's puppet in a March 9 deposition that they kept secret so it would not harm Mitchell's chances for reelection.
Friday, April 20
8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 18
9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 17
1:30 p.m
Monday, April 16
9 a.m.
Gordon Maag drops $110 million defamation suit
Gordon Maag Gordon Maag has dropped his $110 million federal defamation lawsuit against the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and a slew of other defendants, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Dueling class action firms seek home field advantage
While attorneys from Chicago attack the Lakin Law Firm in their county, attorneys from the Lakin firm fight back in their county.
Breach of contract claimed in Storeyland suit
A breach of contract and consumer fraud lawsuit was filed against Michael Storey and his business Storeyland Mobile Homes for failing to follow through on a contract for purchase of a generator set.
Attorneys Keith Jensen, Tom Gibbons in associate run-off election
A runoff election will be held for two applicants vying for an associate judge vacancy in the Third Judicial Circuit.
Pizza Hut plaintiff mostly responsible for injuries, lawyer says
Attorney Amanda Verett was mostly responsible for injuries she blamed on Pizza Hut and others in a Madison County lawsuit, according to Pizza Hut attorney Andrew Miller of Hinsdale.
Belleville attorney objects to toxic tort billboard
A billboard on Route 3 in Cahokia was covered up following a St. Clair County judge's order A loud billboard that advertised for toxic tort plaintiffs along Route 3 in Cahokia was ordered removed by a St. Clair County judge on Monday.
Abortion protest outside Madison County Courthouse leads to arrest
Mia and Savanah Michael protest outside the courthouse. An abortion protest outside the Madison County Courthouse Wednesday morning led to the arrest of Trevor Wood, 25, of Troy, who allegedly attempted to assault the demonstrators.
Mendelsohn gives Collinsville Crossing green light
Collinsville may proceed to develop Collinsville Crossing shopping center, Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn decided April 5.
Celebrex blamed for injuries, economic damages in Madison County suit
Five plaintiffs claim they suffered heart attacks, strokes or other serious injuries and economic damages as a result of taking the pain-reliever Celebrex in a suit filed April 5 in Madison County Circuit Court.
Oklahoma couple files benzene suit in Madison County
Randy Gori A Tulsa, Okla. couple is suing 80 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court claiming benzene exposure.
Tree step maker sued for man's injuries
Michael Spann is suing the manufacturer and seller of tree steps he claims were unreasonably dangerous and defective.
Teresa Barrington March Ambassador of the Month
Teresa Barrington is the Accounting Manager for Cal Johnson's Answering Service. Teresa has worked for the Answering Service for over 15 years. She enjoys taking care of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Payroll and their 401-K.
Man exiting bar with beer bottle sues for tripping
A man injured by his beer bottle after tripping out of an Alton tavern last year is seeking more than $200,000 for neck, face and chest injuries.
National City opens new branch in O'Fallon Illinois
National City Opens Metro East Headquarters
The Shoppes at St. Clair Square Grand Opening
CBL'S LIFESTYLE CENTER DEVELOPMENT