News from February 2007
Econo Inn owner sued for hotel fire death
Econo Inn in Washington Park The owner of a Washington Park motel is being sued for negligence over a fire which caused the death of Katrice S. Carraway and her unborn child on March 27, 2005.
Feb. 5-9
Abbott Labs
Pot v. Kettle
When he looks in the mirror, plaintiff's attorney Richard Burke sees Albert Pujols, summarily kicked off the Cardinals by Tony LaRussa's sniveling, incompetent son appointed successor.
Legislature to blame for utility rates
To the editor:
Don't blow it
Blew it St. Clair County Judge Patrick Young saved his breath. He's apparently poised to proclaim innocence in the matter of his December DUI arrest.
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Stiehl allows prosecutor to challenge Peel's witness
Attorney Gary Peel lost another court battle this week as U.S. District Judge William Stiehl ruled that the government will be able to hold a hearing to question the relevancy of an expert Peel's public defender hired in his criminal case.
Arbitration training seminars set in Madison County
Judge Callis was instrumental in bringing arbitration to Madison County An arbitration training seminar will be conducted for attorneys interested in becoming certified to conduct arbitration hearings in Madison County
'Too Many Services' failed to pay at all, suit says
A Fairview Heights man who claims his employer failed to turn over child support payments being deducted from his paycheck for 12 years is suing.
Six class actions filed against Ford in federal court
Jeffrey Lowe of St. Louis filed six class action suits in U.S. District Court Jan. 29, against Ford Motor Co. claiming certain Ford vehicles are defective and unsafe.
California plaintiff files asbestos suit in Madison County
A California man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 25, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Barge worker claims injuries on board barge
Charles O. Carlisle filed a Jones Act suit against National Maintenance & Repair in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 25, seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
Age discrimination claimed in federal suit
Michael Lawson filed an age discrimination suit against his former employer in federal court Jan. 22 claiming he was fired from Novell Inc., despite being ranked as a top salesman.
Burke's last settlement is over fax fee case
Attorney Richard Burke's suit against his former employer, the Lakin Law Firm, claims the firm owes him a portion of the proceeds from the Dec. 22 settlement of a class action.
Lakin class action muscle softening
Former Lakin Law Firm attorney Richard Burke claims the firm can no longer handle class action litigation, and the attorneys he left behind apparently agree.
Jurors' pay would increase to minimum wage under proposal
Rep. Jack Franks A state lawmaker wants to raise juror pay by as much as 600 percent as an incentive to create a more representative jury pool.
Dislike of Wal-Mart prompts union worker's suit to block development
What's the difference between a union protest against Wal-Mart and a taxpayer lawsuit against the city of Collinsville?