News from 2007
Benzene, petroleum naptha suit filed in Madison County
A Kentucky woman filed suit against 17 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court July 20, claiming her husband died from leukemia after exposure to benzene and petroleum naphtha.
Troy sued over injury-causing sidewalk
A woman who sustained injuries to her knee and rotator cuff after tripping and falling on a Troy sidewalk filed a personal injury suit against Troy claiming the city failed to maintain its sidewalk.
California widow files asbestos claim in Madison County
The widow of a California man who died from mesothelioma in January filed an asbestos suit against 50 defendants in Madison County Circuit Court July 18, alleging her late husband was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers.
Venezia's estate sued by Andersons
The parents of a woman shot and killed two years ago by gambling kingpin Thomas Venezia filed a wrongful death suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Man claims police officer disregarded his feelings
The city of Centreville, its mayor and police chief are being sued by a man who claims he was jailed without warrant or probable cause.
St. Clair County sues ESL over illegal dumping
St. Clair County State's Attorney Robert Haida wants the city of East St. Louis to stop dumping garbage illegally.
Truth-in-Referencing
You may have experienced it for yourself. Employers are now shying away from offering honest job references for fear they'll end up in court.
Lakin indicted on additional drug charge
A federal grand jury in East St. Louis returned a superseding indictment against Thomas Lakin that charges him with an additional count of distribution of a controlled substance.
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Callis touts reforms as ICJL featured speaker
CHICAGO -- Before a gathering of national industry leaders and tort reform advocates, Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis on Thursday touted reforms she and her fellow judges in the Third Judicial Circuit have passed since she took over as chief judge in May 2006.
Verett settles personal injury suit against Safeco
Amanda Verett, who gained and lost a big judgment in a personal injury suit she filed this year against a Troy police officer, has settled a separate personal injury suit she filed against Safeco Insurance last year.
ISBA Mutual says Lakins failed to disclose $3.7 million judgment
Tom Lakin SPRINGFIELD – News of a multi-million dollar malpractice judgment against the Lakin Law Firm surprised the insurer that may have to pay it.
Attorney Burke amends complaint to note Lakin's indictment
Richard Burke EAST ST. LOUIS – Former Lakin Law Firm attorney Richard Burke has amended his complaint against the firm in U. S. District Court, to allege that a grand jury indicted Tom Lakin on morals charges.
Class reps dropping off in transferred DaimlerChrysler flaky class
SPRINGFIELD – When a crash turned Alan Zuckerman's 1995 Dodge Caravan into a total loss it apparently turned him into a total loss as a class action plaintiff for the Lakin Law Firm.
YouTube clip tells Paxil class members how to get $100
A scene from "Paxil Payback" National consumer advocacy organization Public Citizen is targeting potential claimants in a $63 million Madison County Paxil class action settlement via YouTube -- a video sharing website where users upload, view, and share video clips.
Avandia study piques attorneys' interest at how-to-sue seminar
Houston attorney Mark Lanier CHICAGO – One million American diabetics take Avandia pills, and if more of them would suffer heart attacks attorneys could get rich.
Cheryl Moody named business development director at Heneghan & Associates
Cheryl Moody, former administrator for the village of Swansea and executive director for Belleville Main Street, became a member of the Heneghan & Associates team as business development director.