News from November 2007
Judge Jack's nursing background triggered furor over still-active silicosis suits
Judge Janis Jack When U.S. District Judge Janis Jack of Texas exposed 10,000 phony silicosis claims, her history as a nurse triggered a strong reaction to the shoddy practices of attorneys in her court and doctors who served them.
West Virginia jury sides with Norfolk Southern in East Alton attorney's injury case
WILLIAMSON, W. Va. -- A Mingo County, West Virginia jury has found that Norfolk Southern Railway Company was not at fault for causing injuries to an employee of the Norfolk, Va.-based railroad.
Tillery and Co. argue for overturning Callis' substitution rule
An aggressive class action law firm that has reaped many a handsome award in Madison County is hoping to overturn the first reform Chief Judge Ann Callis instituted as head of the Third Circuit.
Stiehl takes evidence under advisement at Peel's sentencing hearing
Gary Peel U.S. District Judge William Stiehl is taking under advisement evidence presented to him regarding the sentencing of convicted Glen Carbon attorney Gary Peel.
Judge agrees to separate criminal trials for Lakin
Lakin U.S. District Judge J. Phil Gilbert has granted Tom Lakin's request for two separate trials, one over drug charges and one over sex charges.
Driscoll pushes Stack for new Schwaller Vioxx trial
John Driscoll Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack has taken under advisement a motion by Vioxx plaintiff's attorney John Driscoll to get another trial that went in favor of defendant drug maker Merck back in March.
Friday, Nov. 9
9 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
9:30 a.m.
Lawyer fishes for 17 years of records from 35 states in class action against Cincinnati Insurance
Dennis Barton Dennis Barton of the Lakin Law Firm wants someone at Cincinnati Insurance to search every email and other documents in company history for a common word with three initials beside it.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
9:30 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 5
9 a.m.
Defense attorney accuses Lakin firm of 'unclean' hands in old class action
Troy Bozarth Attorney Troy Bozarth, calm in court or on paper, brings sensational new charges against the Lakin Law Firm.