News from August 2008
Movie goer trips on way to Spiderman III, suit says
Cynthia Halpern is suing Kerasotes Showplace Theatres, claiming she injured herself after tripping on a step that was not visible.
Insurer takes advantage of federal decision in defending Lakin class action
Brad Lakin Defendants usually deny everything a plaintiff alleges, but in a Lakin Law Firm class action Employers Mutual Casualty gladly admits that chiropractor Frank Bemis never contracted with it.
AMEX sues Swansea man
American Express (AMEX) has filed a breach of contract complaint against a Swansea resident, alleging he failed to pay the balance owed on his credit card.
Alton wants to demolish derelict property
The City of Alton wants a derelict property inside city limits to be demolished.
Rental property owner sues Allstate for denying fire claim
Allstate Indemnity was named in a breach of contract suit filed in St. Clair County Circuit Court on Aug. 21.
Convicted counterfeiter sues Secret Service for failing to turn over documents
Mark Sullivan, Director U.S. Secret Service A federal inmate in a Greenville prison filed a civil suit against the United States Secret Service alleging it failed to provide him documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act.
Michigan man files asbestos suit over lung cancer
A Davison, Mich. man recently diagnosed with lung cancer filed an asbestos suit against nine defendant corporations alleging his disease was wrongfully caused.
Woman sues over car crash
A woman injured in an automobile accident has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the driver of a vehicle alleged to have caused the collision.
Female laborer claims gender discrimination
A female employee of Richland Manufacturing filed a discrimination suit against her employer alleging they promoted a less qualified male employee over her.
Colon cancer caused by asbestos, suit claims
An Illinois native suffering from colon cancer filed suit against 60 defendant corporations alleging their asbestos-containing products caused his disease.
Man claims taxi cab driver shot him
Michael Clark filed suit against Riverbend Taxi alleging one of their drivers opened fire and shot him in the hand and wrist.
Our Med Mal Merry-go-Round
Supreme Court justices are accountable to voters.
We should keep that in mind over the next two months, as the Illinois' High Court reviews the latest round of medical malpractice lawsuit reforms enacted by state lawmakers.
Workplace laws do not cover independent contractors, part-time workers
As corporate America has downsized, a growing number of employees who lost their jobs have discovered the benefits of working as "independent contractors." They appreciate the freedom that comes with being their own boss as well as the opportunity to make good money.
Lawyer-instigated rules limit citizen access to courts
To the editor:
States' Countrywide lawsuits shift to federal court
Madigan Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says its lawsuit against Countrywide Financial Corp. should not be lumped with others filed by California Attorney General Jerry Brown and San Diego City Attorney Mark Aguirre, as the lender requested.
Woman's estate files secondary asbestos exposure suit
The estate of a Herrin, Ill., woman filed an asbestos complaint in Madison County alleging secondary exposure through her husband.
Estate seeks damages in asbestos death
The estate of a Nevada man has filed an asbestos suit against 25 defendant corporations in Madison County, alleging his disease was wrongfully caused.
Man sues 73 corporations over asbestos illness
An Illinois man suffering from mesothelioma has named 73 defendant corporations in an asbestos lawsuit filed in Madison County Circuit Court.
ARDC recommends Verett be suspended 90 days
SPRINGFIELD-If the Illinois Supreme Court accepts the recommendation of the state's legal watchdog, Edwardsville attorney Amanda Verett will face a 90 day suspension of her law license.
Hartford wants its pollution case assigned to Stack
Hartford village trustees have asked Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron to transfer their suit against 27 oil and pipeline companies to Circuit Judge Daniel Stack.