News from September 2007
Fooled by Patraeus the traitor
I'll admit it, he had me fooled.
Resolution calls for FH and 'similarly-situated' cities to press legal action
Fairview Heights City Attorney Al Paulson said that a group of aldermen were wrong when they said they were unaware the city instigated a class action lawsuit against online travel agencies in 2005.
Lawyer scratches old wound as former courtroom allies wage battle
Richard Burke Attorneys at Freed and Weiss in Chicago cheated a man out of $250,000 according to a letter Brad Lakin submitted to Madison County Associate Judge Richard Tognarelli. But the apparent victim says it didn't happen.
Enemies agree to be friends in class action against Hartford Insurance
Brad Lakin Attorneys at Freed and Weiss in Chicago have battled the Lakin Law Firm of Wood River all year, but according to Freed and Weiss the feuding firms can successfully carry on a class action suit together.
Appellate Court upholds dismissal of Lakin counter-suit
The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack's decision to toss a counter-suit that was filed against East Alton attorney Edward Unsell and his clients that claimed Brad Lakin, Kris Lakin and the Lakin Law Firm were victims of a $50 million extortion scheme.
Lakins settle with Lloyd's in legal malpractice case
Lloyd's Illinois and underwriters at Lloyd's London have settled a suit the Lakin Law Firm filed against them in a legal malpractice case.
American Family should provide name of live plaintiff to substitute dead one, attorneys argue
Judge Stack Lakin Law Firm attorneys who have carried on a class action for three years with a dead plaintiff have figured out how to find a live one.
Byron lays to rest Tillery's tobacco hopes with stroke of pen
Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron signed away the last vestige of his $10 billion verdict against cigarette maker Philip Morris on Aug. 30.
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Alton restaurant sued for faulty chair
Ellen Saville filed a personal injury suit against Tony's restaurant in Alton alleging it supplied her with a faulty chair.
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Rusty's continues to improve over time
Executive chef Greg Stumpf Long-time Edwardsville residents know that Rusty's Restaurant is the place to go for a memorable dining experience.
Negligent dishwasher usage harshes plaintiffs' mellow
Negligent usage of a dishwasher may end up costing St. Clair County defendants dearly.
Jane Doe files battery suit against physician
A woman identified as Jane Doe claims her physician allegedly battered her by improperly touching her breasts and vaginal area while she sought treatment for a sinus infection.
Shelter Insurance sued over automatic phone calls
A Missouri business is suing Shelter Mutual Insurance Co. for violating a federal statute which restricts automatically generated phone calls.
Doctor files personal injury suit after auto accident
Joanna Janas-Kaminsky, M.D. filed a personal injury suit against Mary Wenos of Collinsville, alleging she was injured when Wenos collided with the vehicle she was riding in.
Attorney withdraws request to close portions of Lakin trial
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Clark filed a motion to withdraw his request that sought to have portions of Tom Lakin's criminal trial closed to the public.
Med mal suit against Saint Anthony's, doctors dismissed by Byron
Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron At plaintiff's request, Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron dismissed without prejudice a 10-count medical malpractice case against Saint Anthony's Health Center and several of its doctors.