News from 2007
Landfill accident leads to truck driver's personal injury suit
A man who was injured at the Milam Landfill in Granite City filed a personal injury suit against Waste Management of Illinois seeking damages in excess of $100,000.
Domestic violence, mental health and trauma seminar set
The Third Judicial Circuit Family Violence Prevention Council is holding its 10th annual fall training on domestic violence, trauma and mental illness at the Edwardsville Moose facility on Oct. 3.
Wexstten kicks off campaign with district media tour
Wexstten kicks off campaign in front of St. Clair County Courthouse. Surrounded by county officials and Democratic party leaders, Fifth Appellate Court Judge James Wexstten touted his experience and qualifications during the first stop of a media tour at the St. Clair County Courthouse Monday morning.
Class action, costumed
What's the best way to disguise from a city's taxpayers that they are volunteer put-up plaintiffs in a trial lawyer-concocted class action lawsuit?
9-11 remembered after trip to Afghanistan
"Have You Forgotten?" is a song performed by Darryl Worley that recalls the events of September 11. It is played at patriotic events and around this time of year. I, like many people, remember exactly what I was doing.
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.