News from November 2007
Colon cancer claimed in med mal suit
Patricia J. McBride filed suit against Belleville Family Medical Associates and John J. Boeren, III, M.D. claiming a tumor in her color metastasized due to medical negligence.
Untreated staph infection subject of Madison County med mal suit
The estate of Jeffrey Monroe filed a wrongful death suit against Alton Memorial Hospital, Christopher Cruz, M.D. and John Wuellner, M.D. in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 6, alleging the defendants failed to treat him for a staph infection which led to his death.
Chicago judge says caps on damages is unconstitutional
Murnane CHICAGO -- Cook County Circuit Judge Diane Joan Larsen ruled that a law enacted in 2005 by the Illinois legislature violates victims' rights by capping damages.
Wyoming farmer files asbestos suit in Madison County
A Wyoming man diagnosed with mesothelioma filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 2, claiming 98 defendant corporations are responsible for his illness.
Ortho Evra maker and pharmacies sued by nine in St. Clair County
Users of the birth control patch Ortho Evra filed suit against its manufacturer and several pharmacies in St. Clair County Circuit Court Nov. 1 claiming the product caused them to suffer from pulmonary emboli, venous thromboembolism and other severe injuries.
Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Jay Hoffman)
Judged by the company he insists on keeping, the road ahead for State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville) would seem a bumpy one.
Wednesday, Nov. 21
9:30 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 19
9 a.m.
Another local government may join call for legal reform
We reported just a month ago that the movement for civil justice reform in Illinois has been actively and aggressively supported by local governments, including municipalities, park districts, school districts, public transportation providers and others.
Court considers Cueto's request for 'six figures' in letter to editor suit
St. Clair County Associate Judge Brian Babka took under advisement plaintiff Amiel Cueto's motion for summary judgment in a suit he brought against Thomas Muskopf.
Unsolicited fax class wants $55 million in MC certification motion
A company accused of sending an unsolicited fax to a Wood River electric company removed a class action case from Madison County because damages sought are about $50 million more than a state court should allow.
'Wite Out' not used in Lakin federal court docs
919 Hibiscus in Key West, Fla. "Wite Out" may have been used to conceal Tom Lakin's address on a document associated with a Madison County legal malpractice lawsuit. But a hand-written entry of 919 Hibiscus, Key West (Fla.) is visible on the same document originally filed in federal court.
Madison County asbestos trial ends abruptly with settlement
Jeff Hebrank Madison County's third asbestos trial in 45 days abruptly settled after a jury was empaneled to hear plaintiff Gilbert Carrizales' suit.
National class against Travelers whittled down courtesy of Avery
Jeffrey Millar Jeffrey Millar of the Lakin Law Firm has abandoned his plan for a national class action against Travelers Casualty and Surety.
Special docket set for Madison County med mal cases
Judge Callis Madison County's five civil circuit judges who preside over medical malpractice cases have set a special Case Management Conferece (CMC) for all their cases to decide which ones will move forward with mediation.
Truck parts instead of briefs exchanged in MC court
Stack Usually attorneys exchange briefs, but in a Madison County personal injury suit they exchange truck parts.
Friday, Nov. 16
9 a.m.
Asbestos Jury Docket: Tuesday, Nov. 13
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Wednesday, Nov. 14
9:30 a.m.