News from February 2007
Civil justice reforms reintroduced by Dillard in Senate
Illinois State Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) last week reintroduced several civil justice reform proposals that may end up getting the short shrift in a less than friendly general assembly.
Code enforcement was arbitrary and capricious, suit says
The Village of Caseyville, its mayor and zoning administrator are being sued by the owner of the Dog House Bar and Grill who claims they picked on him.
Don't silence judicial campaigns
Thirty seconds of Super Bowl ad time cost $2.6 million this year.
Lincoln Day Dinner revolt
Dan Proft Rank-and-file Republicans of Illinois, put down your salad forks and take up the pitchforks!
No more secret votes
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Feb. 12-16
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Vioxx set to take center stage in Madison County
Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel J. Stack Plaintiff's attorney John Driscoll of Brown & Crouppen will try to convince a jury that Vioxx caused or significantly contributed to the death of Frank Schwaller's wife in Madison County's first trial against Merck over the recalled arthritis pain reliever.
Most ortho surgeons would still prescribe Vioxx, report shows
While litigators have had a field day in court with Merck's arthritis pain-relieving drug Vioxx, a majority of prescribing physicians surveyed recently believe the benefits derived from the drug outweigh the risks.
Med mal defendants in new trial face tougher test
Rex Carr Unlike the last two medical malpractice trials held in Madison County, defendants in a current trial may not come out on top.
Fiss charged with illegal transportation of alcohol
Fiss St. Clair County Circuit Judge Jan Fiss has been charged with illegal transportation of alcohol, according to a press release issued by acting Chief Judge John Baricevic this morning.
Hartford vapor case seeps into insurance liability matter
In the swirl of suits over refinery pollution in the village of Hartford, Madison County Associate Judge Ellar Duff gets to help decide who pays for what.
Fifth offers little comfort to Lakin appeals, so far
Judge Don Weber MOUNT VERNON – Lakin Law Firm class action attorneys hope the Fifth District appellate court will restore the power of their practice.
Attorneys want records in unrelated case to keep class action moving
Attorneys Brian Wendler and Thomas Maag think they have found the key to success in the suits they file for truck drivers against Georgia trailer maker Cottrell Inc.
Friday, Feb. 16
9 a.m.
Judge orders defendant to produce documents from 1991
Judge Dave Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Hylla has granted a Lakin Law Firm motion to start the clock on a class action suit in 1991.
Summit in Chicago: ICJL and judges discuss med-mal and more
Ed Murnane Officials from the Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) and members of a newly created Madison County medical malpractice committee met last week in Chicago to discuss problems involving the judicial system and lawsuits against doctors and hospitals.
Sen. Watson weighs in on tort reform
As state senators return to Springfield for a new legislative session, minority leader State Sen. Frank Watson (R-Greenville), has this to say about tort reform:
Bausch & Lomb suit claims ReNu caused eye infection
Attorney John Driscoll A Chicago plaintiff claiming she suffered an eye infection from using a recalled Bausch & Lomb contact solution has filed a product liability suit in St. Clair County.
Waste Management and driver sued for accident
Kimberly McClure is suing Waste Management and its driver Michael Churchill for striking her vehicle broadside in East St. Louis.
Thursday, Feb. 15
9:30 a.m.