News from 2007
Different name, same scary agenda
Travis Akin Each Halloween, Hollywood tries to find new and innovative ways to scare people. Whether it is the reincarnation of an old villain or the creation of a new one, scary movies have become a staple of the Halloween season.
Appellate court candidate's son files national class action against AT&T, Cingular
David Cates An attorney whose Illinois law career is not quite one-year-old has filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against AT&T Wireless and Cingular Wireless claiming the cellular providers fraudulently induced customers post merger into buying new phones.
Attorneys politely tell Stack that a fight is about to break out
Polite attorneys in a class action against Illinois Bell have advised Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack that they will soon start a fight.
Tom Lakin deposition deadline set Nov. 6 in legal malpractice claim
Lakin Lakin Law Firm founder Tom Lakin faces criminal trial in federal court at East St. Louis on morals charges in January, but nobody knows where to find him.
22-ounce beer bottle injury and gun shot wound to the leg prompts cashier to sue
A cashier at the N&S Market in Granite City filed a personal injury suit against his employer in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 19, alleging he sustained injuries when a patron assaulted him.
CSX named in St. Clair County FELA suit
Billy Bob Jolliff is seeking in excess of $100,000 in damages from CSX Transportation, Inc. for injuries, pain and suffering, lost earnings and medical expenses.
Proposed Code of Conduct to be given to AGs
Rickard WASHINGTON, D.C. - Citing a need to end prejudicial practices, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform proposed a new code of conduct for state attorneys general Wednesday.
Hardships ahead for businesses, pair says
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two political experts told attendees of a U.S. Chamber of Commerce function that businesses may soon face more challenges.
Honest silicosis claimant 'torpedoed' by own attorney, Jack says
Judge Jack U.S. District Judge Janis Jack of Corpus Christi, Texas, found an honest silicosis suit among 10,000 phony ones, but an attorney for the honest plaintiff torpedoed his case and no other silicosis attorney would take him for a client.
Peel's sentencing reset for Nov.1
Gary Peel United States District Judge William Stiehl has rescheduled Gary Peel's sentencing for Nov. 1 at 10 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 2
9 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 1
9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
9 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 29
9 a.m.
Defense verdict reached in Madison County med mal trial
After deliberating just two hours, a Madison County jury returned a verdict in favor of Dr. Charles Sammis who was on trial for medical malpractice.
Shimkus votes to establish Lincoln Heritage Area
Washington, D.D. -- Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) voted for House passage of omnibus legislation (HR 1483) Wednesday that included language establishing the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area.