News from August 2008
Lakins want legal malpractice set for December continued
Tom Lakin Tom Lakin and Brad Lakin are asking that the legal malpractice case involving them and former Lakin lawyer Scott Meyer be postponed.
Friday, Aug. 15
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Seventh Circuit refuses to appoint Dershowitz in Peel's case
Peel If convicted felon Gary Peel had his way, famed attorney Alan Dershowitz would be representing him during his appeal process in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Hylla takes note of bad info by scratching part of Cottrell order
Hylla Madison County Circuit Court Judge David Hylla erased part of an order in a trucker's personal injury suit after confirming that he based it on bad information.
Q&A with Tognarelli: Judge 'pretty much' likes having no opposition in general election
Judge Tognarelli Editor's note: Madison County Associate Judge Richard Tognarelli is seeking a six-year term as circuit judge of the Third Judicial Circuit in the general election. Tognarelli, a Democrat, did not face any opposition in the February primary, and has no opposition on the Republican ticket in November. The judge sat down for a brief interview Thursday.
Maag pleads guilty to lesser charge, fined $1,500
Thomas G. Maag Facing an upcoming trial on charges of soliciting a sexual act, Edwardsville attorney Thomas Maag cut a deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
Auto accidents pile up in St. Clair County
Eight civil lawsuits filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court between July 29 and Aug. 4, related to auto accidents:
Illinoisan suffering from mesothelioma files asbestos complaint in Madison County
Raymond Hostert, an Illinois man suffering from mesothelioma, has filed an asbestos suit against 79 defendant corporations.
Big donor chemistry professor wants job back on campus while harassment probed
A retired chemistry professor who donated $2.5 million to SIUC for a research facility he would direct until he died or retired is suing because he can't get on campus while sexual harassment allegations against him are being investigated.
Arkansas man brings benzene suit in Madison County
Dwayne Davenport of Arkansas has filed suit against 18 defendant corporations, alleging he developed myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) after being exposed to benzene.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
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Wrongful death complaint filed against Odesco Industrial Services
Patrick and Linda McMahon of St. Louis has filed a wrongful death suit against Odesco Industrial Services, seeking damages for their son's death.
Shopper sues Wal-Mart for slipping on slippery substance
Wal-Mart A man who slipped and fell while shopping for bird seed has filed a personal injury suit against the Glen Carbon Wal-Mart store.
Blue soapy substance leads to suit against Dollar General
Dollar General A mother who slipped and fell while holding her daughter at the Pontoon Beach Dollar General has filed a personal injury suit seeking damages in excess of $15,000.
Sears customer claims stove was defective
Donald Weeks has filed a breach of contract suit against Sears, alleging a gas ranged stove he purchased had defects.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Week of Aug. 11
Monday, August 11