News from November 2008
Obama is 'my' president too
Kohn I'm never going to be one of those people that deny he's my President because I didn't vote for him.
The People Who Play by the Rules Party
During this Presidential cycle, America has truly become the land of short term memory.
Kris Lakin is defendant in Byron's final trial before retirement
Byron Madison County Circuit Judge Nicholas Byron will hold his final jury trial on Nov. 10.
Lakin's AIG class action settles 10 days after bailout
Piper EAST ST. LOUIS – Class action attorneys of the Lakin Law Firm dropped a suit against insurer AIG like a hot potato when U.S. taxpayers bought the company.
Trial against power plant scheduled to begin Nov. 10
Crowder A trial against Dynegy Midwest Generation is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Nov. 10, in Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's courtroom.
Woman sues man who threatened to kill her for filing so many suits
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against a St. Clair County man, alleging he threatened to kill her in retaliation for numerous complaints she brought against him.
Kreisler elected vice chairman of Judicial Inquiry Board
Kreisler John E. Kreisler of Fairview Heights has been elected vice chairman of the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board by fellow board members.
Auto accident victim sues driver and insurers
Patricia A. Kubitschek has filed suit against Michael D. Noggle and two insurance agencies, alleging she was severely injured after a collision with Noggle and that the insurance companies refused to pay for her medical treatments.
Columbia bar sued over intoxicated person's accident
A Columbia woman has filed suit against a Columbia bar on behalf of her minor son, alleging his right leg was broken after an intoxicated patron left the bar and collided with the vehicle in which her son was riding.
Matoesian to preside over faulty floor trial set to begin Nov. 10
A personal injury trial involving an apartment floor that gave way will begin at 9 a.m. on Nov. 10 in Madison County Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian's courtroom.
Woman claims leukemia from benzene exposure
A Madison County woman has filed suit against 12 corporations, alleging she developed leukemia after she was exposed to benzene-containing products at her workplaces.
Ruth, Tognarelli to be sworn in Dec. 1
Ruth Madison County's two newly elected Circuit Judges will take their oaths of office at 3 p.m. on Dec. 1.
Couple claims insurer should pay claim filed against them
Gerard and Patricia Schuetzenhofer have filed suit against Mark E. Wojick, alleging they were wrongly denied insurance coverage after a woman made a claim for damages following an incident at an apartment complex the Schuetzenhofers own.
Fairview Heights auto accident leads to suit
Gaylynn Minnigerode has filed suit against Dennis L. Gravot and Scott B. Morgan, claiming the muscles, ligaments, membranes, nerves, vertebra and intervertebral spaces in her back were injured because of a collision.
Tognarelli's election creates associate judge vacancy
Lawyers in Madison County will soon have the chance to apply to become Madison County's next associate judge.
Norfolk Southern engineer claims pulmonary condition in suit
A former Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee has filed suit against the corporation, alleging he sustained injuries to his lungs and pulmonary system after his work as a locomotive engineer.
Crowder takes Raging Rivers venue motion under advisement
A motion to transfer a personal injury case to a neighboring county has been taken under advisement by Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder.
Stack dismisses FELA claim pursuant to forum non conveniens
A Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) lawsuit filed in Madison County by an Indiana resident has been dismissed based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
Highland Supply files breach of contract suits
Highland Supply Corporation has filed a breach of contract complaint against a Michigan resident, alleging he failed to pay for goods the company sold him.
Kelly elected St. Clair County Circuit Clerk
Brendan Kelly Brendan Kelly, a Democrat, easily won election as St. Clair County Circuit Clerk over his Republican challenger, Terry Wright, with a margin of about 60 percent to 40 percent.