News from January 2008
Lloyd's of London comes to the rescue in $3.7 million judgment against Lakin
Lakin TULSA – Lloyd's of London, famous for bearing risks no one else can bear, has chosen to defend Tom Lakin and the Lakin Law Firm in an Oklahoma legal malpractice case.
Brad Lakin pushes parallel PPO class in Madison County
Lakin Brad Lakin wants Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla to hear a class action suit against Country Mutual Insurance and Country Casualty Insurance while Lakin's former class action teammates pursue the same claim in St. Clair County.
Campaign cash rolls in Wexstten-Cates race
Appellate Court Judge James Wexstten's campaign committee picked up nearly $100,000 in campaign contributions in the past week, including a few sizable ones, according to financial disclosure records.
Bile duct cut during gallbladder surgery, woman claims
Gateway Regional Medical Center A Granite City woman filed a medical malpractice suit against Gateway Regional Medical Center and Gustavo Vonderlancken, M.D. in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 9, alleging they deviated from standards of care during her gallbladder surgery.
Man claims injuries from pallet jack in suit against Save-A-Lot
Dan Meyer filed a personal injury suit against the Granite City Save-A-Lot alleging he was injured by an employee's negligence.
New guardian sues revoked guardian for taking advantage of disabled adult
The court appointed guardian of Mary Pancher, a disabled adult, filed suit against Pancher's former guardian in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 16, alleging the former guardian breached her fiduciary duty.
Ladder splintered, claims tank worker in suit against Conoco Phillips
An Omaha, Ill. man filed a personal injury suit against Conoco Phillips in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 15, alleging he was injured at the company's Wood River refinery on Feb. 16, 2006.
Associate judge applications in the 20th Circuit due Feb. 9
Lawyers in the 20th Judicial Circuit have until Feb. 9, to file an application to become that circuit's newest associate judge.
Diabetes drug Avandia named in federal court action
Driscoll GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is being sued in federal court over allegations its diabetes drug Avandia is defective.
Shimkus nominates 20 to military service academies
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-19) has nominated 20 young men and women to the four military service academies for the scholastic year beginning this summer, according to a press release issued Wednesday.
Ashland Inc. alleges breach of contract in suit against Oil Change Service LLC
Ashland Inc. filed a breach of contract suit against Oil Change Service LLC d/b/a Express Care in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 10.
Cellar Room in Alton named in dram shop suit
The Cellar Room in Alton Shawn Avery filed a Dram Shop complaint against The Cellar Room in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 11, alleging the Alton tavern is liable for the injuries he received in a car accident.
Personal injury suit filed against Madison County attorney
A well-known family and adoption attorney was named in a personal injury lawsuit filed Jan. 11, in Madison County Circuit Court.
Arkansas trackman makes FELA claim in Madison County
An Arkansas railroad worker filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) suit in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 14, alleging Union Pacific failed to provide him a safe place to work.
Moser & Marsalek elects Gregory Dioneda as a new principal
The law firm of Moser & Marsalek, P.C. elected Gregory L. Dioneda as a principal, effective Jan. 1.
Asbestos suit claims first- and second-hand exposure
A Georgia widower filed an asbestos suit against 84 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 11, alleging his late wife was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from her stepfather's clothing.
Cashier counter failed to keep attacker at distance, says gas mart manager
A manager of this Granite City gas station files suit A manager of a Granite City gas mart claims severe injuries after a patron attacked him in the face with a 24-ounce bottle of beer, then shot him in the right leg.
Loose seat causes railroad conductor's neck injuries, suit says
A Union Pacific Railroad conductor claims neck injuries due to sitting on a loose or broken seat that went back and forth.