News from November 2008
Tennessee man claims mesothelioma in suit
A Tennessee man and his wife have filed an asbestos suit against 111 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which the man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Con-Con goes down in Illinois
The call for a constitutional convention was defeated in Illinois by a margin of approximately 68 percent to 32 percent.
Illinois man sues 111 over asbestos exposure
An Illinois man and his wife have filed an asbestos suit against 111 defendant corporations, claiming the lung cancer with which the man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Michigan woman claims mesothelioma diagnosis
A woman recently diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed an asbestos suit against 29 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Wisconsin woman claims husband succumbed to mesothelioma
A Wisconsin woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her recently deceased husband against 109 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Karmeier appointees Overstreet and Moore win election to full terms
Southern Illinois circuit judges David Overstreet and Randy Moore have won election to full terms.
Hoffman holds seat in 112th
With all precincts reporting in the race for the 112th state house district, State Rep. Jay Hoffman has defeated Dwight Kay 30,327 to 22,852 votes in Madison and St. Clair counties.
Tort reformers wary of Obama presidency
Obama Efforts to restore fairness and balance to the nation's courts could take a step backward if Democrat Barack Obama is elected president today, tort reform advocates said Tuesday.
First time voter goes with McCain on religious grounds
First time voter Anthony Parker, III, an African American from Cahokia, decided this morning to vote for John McCain.
Non-compliance on Con-Con remedy reported
Voters are being asked to sign an affidavit indicating whether or not they have been given correction notices related to the constituional convention "Con-Con" referendum.
Madison County: Von Nida says election day running 'very smoothly'
Madison County Clerk Mark Von Nida said the county's 20-25 percent early voting turnout is "really paying off" by having set up smooth sailing on election day.
'Truly busiest ever' says judge in Republican enclave
What happens in O'Fallon 8 precinct, a Republican enclave within a solid Democratic county in a deep blue state, will not sway any big elections one way or the other.
It's the law: McGlynn says political signs have to stay
Attorney Steve McGlynn has spent part of his day explaining election law to antagonists of Republican state rep candidate Dwight Kay.
Caseyville 1 Republican poll watcher to stay when polls close
A coordinator for Dwight Kay's campaigns said the organization had to fight to allow its poll worker to stay on site at the Caseyville 1 precinct when polls close at 7 p.m.
Turnout at or more than 50 percent in some Metro-East precincts
Poll watchers in Madison County precincts say voter turnout is "very high," as much as or more than 50 percent in some areas.
Granite City auto accident leads to suit
Rayson L. Barnes has filed suit against Sondra Huber, claiming his right shoulder, left hand, left elbow and back were injured after a collision.
Stalled vehicle led to accident, suit claims
Lawrence P. Branam has filed suit against Calvin Hutson and William K. Knoche, alleging he collided with Knoche's vehicle after Hutson stalled in the left-hand lane of the interstate.
Wisconsin man claims mesothelioma in suit
A Wisconsin man recently diagnosed with mesothelioma has filed an asbestos suit against 39 defendant corporations, claiming the disease was wrongfully caused.
Severe injuries claimed in auto accident suit
Tracie A. Grzywacz has filed suit against Kristen L. Ochs, alleging her neck, head, body and spine were injured after a collision.
78-year-old claims he was duped by Internet start-up
A 78-year-old man has filed suit against an Internet company, alleging the company failed to start an Internet business after he paid them more than $30,000.