News from 2007
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
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Asbestos Jury Docket: Tuesday, Nov. 13
Tuesday, Nov. 13
Wednesday, Nov. 14
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Tuesday, Nov. 13
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Maag offers no explanation in single appeal of eight Stack orders
MOUNT VERNON – Thomas Maag, unhappy with Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack for sending a Tennessee trucker with a Tennessee claim to a Tennessee court, seeks in a single appeal to overturn that decision and seven other orders Stack signed in the case.
KFC chicken contained pieces of bird's spine, head and neck, suit claims
A man who bit into a piece of Kentucky Fried Chicken claims it contained parts of the bird's spine, head and neck, according to a personal injury suit filed in Madison County Circuit Court Nov. 5.
Karmeier to administer oath to new attorneys
Justice Karmeier pictured during a swearing-in ceremony for attorneys in May 2006 in Collinsville. Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier will preside and administer the attorney's oath when 105 new lawyers are admitted to practice in ceremonies in Carbondale on Thursday, Nov. 8.
Local bankruptcy attorney ready to combat predatory creditors
Local consumer bankruptcy attorney Andy Miofsky recently survived an intensive five-day training session in bankruptcy litigation at Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Camp.
Wisconsin man files mesothelioma claim in Madison County
A Wisconsin man diagnosed with mesothelioma filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court Oct. 31, claiming 48 defendant corporations are responsible for his illness.
Thomas Maag arrested for soliciting a prostitute
Edwardsville attorney Thomas Maag was arrested for soliciting a prostitute by the Granite City Police Department on Nov. 2.
QA: Circuit Clerk candidate Brendan Kelly looks to paperless, wireless future
Brendan Kelly The Record asked St. Clair County Circuit Clerk candidate Brendan Kelly, a Democrat, to answer questions regarding his qualifications. In the November 2008 general election, Kelly is hoping to succeed long-time Circuit Clerk Barney Metz, who is retiring.