News from November 2008
Obama's most telling appointment
The most telling appointment Barack Obama has made since becoming President-elect has nothing to do with his Cabinet or senior advisors.
Pizza Hut counters Maag with motion for sanctions
Maag Pizza Hut of America attorney Andrew Miller of Hinsdale has countered a motion for sanctions from Thomas Maag of Edwardsville with a motion for sanctions against Maag.
Lakin firm dusts off idle Household Finance class action
Lakin Law Firm class action attorneys have rediscovered a Madison County suit they ignored for so long that the docket shows retired judge Lola Maddox presiding over it.
Travelers appeals chiropractic class certification
Stack MOUNT VERNON - Travelers Casualty and Surety has petitioned the Fifth District appeals court in Mount Vernon to review an Oct. 14 order of Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack certifying a class action of the Lakin Law Firm.
YTB International class actions set for status
An attorney for YTB International is asking a federal judge to set a status conference in class actions that alleges YTB is an illegal pyramid scheme.
Amiel Cueto seeks $90 million in new suit; claims his indictment was forged
Amiel Cueto Amiel Cueto, a disbarred lawyer who spent nearly six years in prison on obstruction of justice charges, is seeking $90 million in a suit he filed against St. Clair County State's Attorney Robert Haida, Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Committee lawyer James Grogan and Illinois Liquor Control Agent Bonds Robinson.
Kroger must account for every Tyson chicken from '97-'03
Tillery Stephen Tillery of St. Louis, pursuing a Madison County class action against Tyson Foods over soggy chickens, has asked Kroger Company for a record of every bird its Illinois stores bought from Tyson in a span of more than five years.
Members in nationwide bond buyer class action number 2.8 percent of Illinoisans
Daniel Stack South Carolina lawyer Fred Thompson wants to carry on a $39 million class action suit against four non-Illinois businesses on behalf of investors in 38 states who bought bonds in Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Troy Lions Club wants out of parade float amputation case
The Troy Lions Club wants to be dismissed from a personal injury case involving a woman who lost her leg after falling off a parade float.
Metrolink doors closed too soon, woman claims in suit
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against Metrolink, alleging her shoulder, neck and back were injured when a Metrolink employee closed a light rail train's doors as she was exiting.
Alton & Southern wants FELA case dismissed
Alton & Southern Railway is asking a judge to dismiss a Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) complaint because the complaint is "substantially insufficient in law in order to state a cause of action."
Trooper traveling 126 mph caused accident, suit says
Two Fayetteville residents have filed suit against an Illinois state trooper, alleging they were seriously injured after he crossed the interstate in his police cruiser and collided with their vehicle while on his way to the scene of another accident.
Washington Park accident is subject of suit
Henry Raney has filed suit against an O'Fallon man, alleging he was injured after a collision.
American Express sues for unpaid credit card balance
American Express Centurion Bank has filed suit against a Belleville resident, alleging he failed to pay the balance due on his credit card.
Emerson Park failed to pay for charter school operations, suit says
Charter Consultants has filed a breach of contract complaint against Emerson Park Development Corporation, alleging it failed to pay for the operation and management of a charter school.
Creditor seeks payment on promissory note
Franklin Credit Management Corporation has filed a complaint against a St. Clair County resident, alleging she failed to pay the balance owed on a promissory note.
High Court reverses Fifth in funeral home driver's suit
Burke The Illinois Supreme Court reversed a decision by the Illinois Appellate Court, denying a Herr Funeral Home driver more than $40,000 worth of attorney's fees he sought after an accident.
Illinois Supreme Court appoints committee to codify evidentiary law
The Illinois Supreme Court announced the formation of a special committee on Illinois evidence with the aim of codifying existing evidentiary law so that it is available in a single source.
Belleville doctor drops lawsuit over bailout bill
A Belleville doctor has voluntarily dismissed his request for a restraining order against Congress and President Bush.
Caregiver sued for instructing subject to walk behind car; Driver also blamed
Mary Melton has filed suit against Ryan McDonald and Mary Yu, claiming McDonald ran over her with his car two times after Yu instructed her to walk behind his vehicle.