News from June 2007
We get the representation we deserve
I am a firm believer that we, the voters, get the political representation we deserve.
Court shortcomings
To the editor:
Plaintiffs in $63 million Paxil case claim 'objectors' violated RICO in new class action
Stephen Swedlow Plaintiffs who won a nationwide $63.8 million Paxil class action case have filed another claim in Madison County Circuit Court alleging two lawyers and a citizen from Florida conspired to exploit the U.S. legal system for their own personal gain.
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Something good has landed in the Metro East Area!
Revin' up for Route 66
Revin' up for Route 66
Peel asks Stiehl to delay his sentencing
Peel exits the federal courthouse following his conviction. Gary Peel has asked U.S. District Judge William Stiehl to continue his sentencing that is slated for June 25.
Appellate Court delivering favorable opinions for Lakins
While Charles Chapman represents the Lakin Law Firm in Madison County, Melissa Chapman delivers decisions in favor of the Lakin firm at the Fifth District appellate court.
Fifth District passes Tillery's tobacco case to Illinois Supreme Court
James Thompson When Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron certified questions to the Fifth District Appellate Court about reopening a class action against Philip Morris, he might as well have certified his questions directly to the Illinois Supreme Court.
18 apply for Mallott vacancy
Eighteen attorneys have filed applications for the associate judge vacancy in the Third Judicial Circuit with the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Pfizer attorney seeks to protect company secrets in Tillery class action
Pfiizer attorney Robert Shultz of Edwardsville assured Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn that he could sign a protective order and plaintiff attorney Stephen Tillery of St. Louis would not oppose it.
Judge Crowder elected Foundation vice president
Judge Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder was elected first vice president of the Illinois Judges' Association Foundation for its 2007-08 year at the organization's annual meeting held in Chicago on May 31.
Herndon recuses himself from Lakin case involving $3.7 million judgment
U.S. District Judge David Herndon, former partner of Tom Lakin, recused himself May 30 from an Oklahoma man's effort to enforce a $3.7 million judgment against the Lakin Law Firm.
Truck driver claims back injuries in warehouse fall
A self-employed truck driver is suing Lanter Delivery Systems in Madison, claiming he was injured on the defendant's loading dock during a delivery on July 25, 2005.
Casino Queen worker claims boat unseaworthy in Jones Act suit
A Casino Queen crew member has filed a Jones Act suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court claiming she injured her right knee while performing work duties.
Slick steps at McDonald's leads to lawsuit
A Fairview Heights McDonald's restaurant is being sued by a woman who fell on slick steps leading from the building on Aug. 12, 2006.
Coon firm files FELA case in Madison County
Abraham Vannoy of Lincoln, Ill. filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act complaint against Illinois Central Railroad (ICR) in Madison County Circuit Court May 25, alleging it failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Saint Anthony's named in med mal complaint
Joyce Cooper filed a 10-count medical malpractice case against Saint Anthony's Health Center and several of its doctors alleging that she suffered a stroke as a result of their negligence.
Deckhand claims back injuries in Jones Act suit
A deckhand injured on the M/V KW, filed a Jones Act suit against Charleston, Mo.-based Fitzgerald Marine and Repair in U.S. District Court June 4, seeking damages in excess of $75,000.