News from January 2007
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ICJL plans to 'kick up' legislative agenda
Ed Murnane While he doesn't expect a Democratically-controlled state legislature to carry a civil justice reform banner, Illinois Civil Justice League President Ed Murnane is hopeful that his organization will gain ground in Springfield this session.
Connecticut victim is latest asbestos filer in Madison County
Theresa Gauthier of Connecticut filed an asbestos suit against nine defendant corporations in Madison County alleging she was exposed to asbestos while working from 1952 to 1995 as a bookkeeper, investigator, secretary and postal clerk at various locations.
Customer sues Huck's for falling through doorway
Angela Graves filed a personal injury suit against the East Alton Huck's convenience store in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 5, seeking damages in excess of $50,000.
Barroom beating victim seeks $600k
Patty's Pub in Fairmont City A Fairmont City man filed suit against Patty's Pub II, Patricia Alvarez and Richard Skinner in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 5, claiming he sustained injuries after being assaulted at the Fairmont tavern.
Flour slip up lands Golden Dip Coatings in court
Kerry Ingredients in Millstadt Joseph Perrone is suing the owners of Golden Dip Coatings in Millstadt for injuries sustained while descending a flight of wooden stairs.
Trucker driver's widow seeks $50k for husband's heart attack
A woman whose truck-driver husband suffered a fatal heart attack while hauling gas cylinders from Cahokia to North Kansas City, Mo., is blaming the shipment's owner for his death.
Ford sued over defective Expedition
A Belleville woman and St. Louis man are suing Ford Motor Co. in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming the seatback of a 2003 Expedition was defectively designed.
Lil' Munchkins Childcare Celebrates Grand Opening in Belleville
Where the skies are blue and the sun always shines, if you need a Lil' time were here for you. Lil' Munchkins is now accepting enrollment for ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age for Morning, Evening and Overnight.
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We hang around judges for a living here at The Record. So we figured it's about time to let you in on a little secret.
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Stack denies plaintiff's second 'bite of the apple'
Richard Hunsaker Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack denied a family's request for a new medical malpractice trial on Jan. 2.
Pop's wet dance floor leads to personal injury
A messy mixture of beer and mixed drinks caused patrons of Pop's Saloon in Sauget to collide on the dance floor.
Hunter sues deer stand maker after collapse
A man who injured himself when his deer stand collapsed filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 3, against the manufacturer of the stand.
Former ESL Housing Aurhority manager sues after firing
A former manager at the East St. Louis Housing Authority (ESLHA) claims his public criticism of the organization's executive director cost him his job.
Class action claims AT&T charged hidden connection fee
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against AT&T (Illinois Bell) over "hidden fees" charged for connecting local calls from its directory assistance service.
Last case of '06 in Madison County is new class action
Heller An Edwardsville man filed a class action suit against Terminix and The ServiceMaster Company in Madison County Circuit Court Dec. 29, claiming the defendants failed to provide termite services as required by statute.