News from July 2008
Dog owner asks bite case to be dismissed
Circuit Judge Daniel Stack A man accused of letting his dog bite a friend at his house wants Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack to dismiss the case arguing the complaint fails to state a cause of action which relief can be granted.
Woman sues after being struck by car
A woman who was struck by a car while sitting on a sidewalk has filed a personal injury suit in Madison County Circuit Court, alleging she sustained permanent injuries.
Railway worker files FELA lawsuit over noise exposure
Alton & Southern Railway in East St. Louis A 13 year veteran with Alton & Southern Railway has filed a Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) complaint, alleging he was exposed to noise pollution.
New Jersey mesothelioma sufferer files complaint in Madison County
A New Jersey man suffering from mesothelioma filed an asbestos suit in Madison County Circuit Court July 17, claiming his disease was wrongfully caused.
Lawsuit claims woman was fired after work injury
Martha Gossett has filed a retaliatory discharge complaint against Cope Plastics, alleging she was fired after sustaining a work related injury.
Fifth District upholds Mendelsohn in Wood River TIF suit, reverses on 'blight' issue
The Fifth District Appellate Court affirmed in part and reversed in part a decision by Madison County Associate Judge Ralph Mendelsohn who ruled in 2006 that the city of Wood River complied with the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act in a Wal-Mart development project.
Woman sues MCT over fall
A woman who tripped and fell while attempting to enter a Madison County Transit bus has filed a personal injury lawsuit, alleging MCT failed to provide a safe means of egress onto the bus.
Think corn prices are high now?
Our readers need no reminders that food prices are soaring. Their pocketbooks are lighter because of it.
Is Madison back In competition for 'Hellholes' tag?
Murnane The American Tort Reform Association has launched its annual survey to determine which legal jurisdictions in the U.S. are considered "judicial hellholes" by the legal community -- or at least that part of the legal community that does not believe that rampant litigation with unlimited awards is the best way to solve disputes.
Hartford trustees stir litigation pot with new suit
Stack Hartford village trustees, who for years watched outside lawyers represent the entire village in lawsuits over pollution from refinery operations, have suddenly decided that they too can represent the entire village.
Judge Callis: Humbled as public servant, but no help to the Cards!
Callis Recently elected to another term as chief judge of the Third Judicial Circuit, Madison County Circuit Judge Ann Callis relishes going to the bench during jury weeks and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance with new jurors.
Lakin class actions gather speed en route to certification
Tom Lakin While a federal court is waiting to try Tom Lakin on sex and drug crimes, a state court is giving rosy treatment to cases brought by the law firm he founded.
Friday, July 25
9 a.m.
Thursday, July 24
1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23
9 a.m.
Hylla freezes rather than dismisses Country Mutual class action
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla froze a Lakin Law Firm class action against Country Mutual Insurance so that attorney Kevin Hoerner of Belleville can proceed with a similar suit in St. Clair County.
Tuesday, July 22
1:15 p.m.
Monday, July 21
8:30 a.m.
Both sides of sexual harassment case want summary judgments
Now that all discovery is complete in the sexual harassment case filed against Madison County by county employee Robin Beem, both sides argue that they are entitled to summary judgments.