News from March 2008
New Lawsuits: Tuesday, March 11
Victoria Johnson v. Donna Fiske
Study: Illinois ranked among worst in tort laws and costs
SAN FRANCISCO -- The state of Illinois ranked in the bottom five states in terms of tort costs and laws, according to a study released Tuesday by the Pacific Research Institute.
People in Business holding meeting March 18
The next meeting of People in Business will be held at the Oatman house Tea Room and Restaurant in Collinsville from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18.
Judy Dallas appointed new probation director
Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis along with the other circuit judges of the Third Judicial Circuit Court have appointed Judy A. (Pieper) Dallas as the new Probation director effective March 14.
Regions files breach complaint in Madison County
Regions Bank filed a breach of contract suit against Justin Warren and Brian Koontz in Madison County Circuit Court March 5, alleging they have failed to repay a $64,000 loan.
Retaliatory discharge suit filed against Von Alst Operating
Kenneth Sheppard filed a retaliatory discharge suit against Von Alst Operating in Madison County Circuit Court March 5, alleging he was fired after exercising his rights under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act.
New Lawsuits: Monday, March 10
Corby Giles, Special Administrator of the Estate of Oliver McAfoos v. St. Anthony's Hospital et.al.
Estate claims leukemia death caused by benzene
The estate of James Granat filed suit against 19 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court claiming his benzene exposure caused him to develop myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myelogenous leukemia which led to his death on Jan 17.
Father sues newspaper for daughter's fatality in delivery driver's accident
The father of a 15-year-old girl killed in a car accident in Clinton County Oct. 13, 2007 is suing the McClatchy Co., doing business as the Belleville News-Democrat, in St. Clair County Circuit Court.
Ambulance service sued for allowing back board to fall on transportee
A woman awaiting transport to the hospital for treatment of a fall claims she was struck on the head and shoulders by a back board that belonged to the responding ambulance.
New Lawsuits: Friday, March 7
Fresh from the courthouse:
New Lawsuits: Wednesday, March 5
Fresh from the courthouse:
Friday, March 14
9 a.m.
Thursday, March 13
9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 11
9:30 a.m.
Kill the dead plaintiff case
Plaintiff's lawyer Jeff Millar is nothing if not determined. How long should the court allow him to be?
Tax increases by Illinois Democrats jeopardize Illinois' future
Cross The lure of raising taxes for Democrats is something akin to how moths seek light, even if it comes from a bug zapper.
Monday, March 10
9 a.m.
Carr takes stand in legal malpractice case he's leading
Rex Carr After four weeks of testimony, Magna Bank finally finished presenting evidence in the legal malpractice lawsuit against Thompson Coburn.
Maag's trial on solicitation charges continued
Thomas Maag Madison County Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs granted Edwardsville attorney Thomas Maag's motion to continue his jury trial in which Maag is charged with soliciting a sexual act, a class B misdemeanor.