News from January 2007
Pontious-Peel loses battles in Effingham and Madison County
Gary Peel Less than a week after a jury shot down her $4 million suit against the Effingham Community Unit School District 40, Deborah A. Pontious Peel lost another legal battle in Madison County.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
1:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 5
8:30 a.m.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Week of Feb. 5
Monday, February 5
Collinsville physician cleared in Madison County med mal trial
Patrick Zimmermann, M.D. of Family Medicine Associates in Collinsville was cleared of any wrongdoing yesterday after a two-week jury trial in Madison County Circuit Court.
Freed & Weiss also fired by Lakin, attorney claims
When the Lakin Law Firm filed its newest class action complaint in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 22, long time co-counsel Paul Weiss of Freed & Weiss in Chicago was noticeably missing from the complaint.
Ford F150 switches cited in federal class action
Paul Sharwell filed a class action suit in U.S. District Court Jan. 29, against Ford Motor Company claiming certain Ford vehicles are defective and unsafe.
Lakin firm sued for $5 million by former class action chief
Richard Burke A former Lakin Law Firm class action attorney claims his attempt to protect the interests of plaintiffs from persistent Lakin family scandals led to his firing and the loss of a half-million dollar annual bonus.
Shanghai plaintiff files wrongful death claim against Eastman in Madison County
An employee of Eastman Chemical Co. filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 19, seeking damages for his wife's death.
Zyprexa targeted in Madison County
Edward Fox filed suit against Eli Lilly in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 24, claiming he developed diabetes and suffered grievous and permanent bodily and mental harm after taking the prescription drug Zyprexa.
VIP Nursing Home named in wrongful death complaint
The estate of Rachel Reedy filed a wrongful death suit against VIP Manor Nursing Home in Wood River in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 25.
Friday, Feb. 2
Friday, February 2
Woman blames convenience store for assault
Janet Moffitt filed a Dram Shop suit against Meehan's BI-Rite Market and Kevin Todd Kinser, claiming Kinser assaulted her after drinking alcohol he purchased from the Bunker Hill convenience store.
Thursday, Feb. 1
9 a.m.
Bank customer wants $50k for tripping on sidewalk
Carol Massalone filed a personal injury suit against Olin Community Credit Union in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 24, claiming she was injured while exiting the building.
Burke challenges Peel 's financial expert in bankruptcy case
Gary Peel The prosecutor in attorney Gary Peel's criminal case has asked U.S. District Judge William Stiehl to set a hearing on one of the witnesses Peel wishes to call as an expert.
Jan. 29-Feb. 2
AK Steel
Wednesday, Jan. 31
9 a.m.