News from September 2008
Mechanical bull operator sued by amputee
Timothy Cavins has filed suit against Fun Source, alleging one of his fingers had to be amputated after he fell off a mechanical bull operated by the company.
Illinoisan sues over asbestos in Madison County
An Illinois man has filed an asbestos suit against 65 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Oregon man claims asbestos exposure in suit against 100 corporations
An Oregon man has filed an asbestos suit against 100 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which he was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Indiana man files asbestos claim in Madison County
An Indiana man and his wife have filed an asbestos suit 122 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which the man was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Woman sues 142 companies in asbestos case
An Illinois woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her recently deceased husband against 142 defendant corporations, claiming the lung cancer with which her husband was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
U.S. Sen Joe Biden (D-SimmonsCooper)
Why would a Madison County law firm take such a keen interest in the political fortunes of a U.S. Senator from tiny ole' Delaware?
Sarah, Get Your Gun!
Froman This week's treatment of Sarah Palin has been an appalling display of sexism and elitism. But the hatchet-men are in for a rude awakening.
Asbestos giant SimmonsCooper spent big on Sen. Biden
Delaware AG Beau Biden SimmonsCooper attorneys, staff and relatives contributed more than $160,000 to campaigns of Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden after the firm began filing asbestos suits through a Delaware firm that employed Biden's son, Beau Biden.
Schnucks blamed for falling soda cans in $50k lawsuit
Schnucks Patricia Quinlan has filed suit against Schnucks Markets, Inc., alleging she was injured when she was hit by falling soda cans.
Alton woman sues husband for $150k over threats
An Alton woman has filed suit against her husband, claiming he caused her emotional distress after he threatened her life.
Lakin lawyer says judge applied 'incorrect standard' in dismissing class action
U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert's decision to dismiss a chiropractor's class action against Travelers Insurance means nothing in a chiropractor's class action against Travelers in Madison County, according to Jeff Millar of the Lakin Law Firm.
Lakins: $8 million; Class members: $20 in Madison County settlement
Brad Lakin The Lakin Law Firm is set to collect $8 million in fees from settling a seven year old Madison County class action case against Cendant Corp.
Fitzgerald to assume role as Chief Justice Sept. 8
Fitzgerald SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The elevation of Justice Thomas R. Fitzgerald as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois will be marked by an installation ceremony on Monday, Sept. 8 at the Supreme Court Building in Springfield.
New Baden and railroad sued over crossing fatality
Martha Edwards has filed a suit against Norfolk Southern Railway Company and the Village of New Baden, alleging her husband died due to a collision with a train.
Michigan claimant files asbestos suit in Madison County
A Michigan woman has filed an asbestos suit on behalf of her deceased husband against 41 defendant corporations, claiming the mesothelioma with which her husband was diagnosed was wrongfully caused.
Missouri court decision 'encourages' forum shopping
Behrens Is Missouri headed down the same perilous legal path that Madison County traveled earlier this decade by welcoming litigants with no direction connection?
Madison street worker claims retaliatory discharge
A street department worker and humane officer has filed a wrongful termination complaint against the City of Madison and John Hamm III, claiming he was fired for exercising his right to claim worker's compensation and was not offered light work after his injury.
City worker sues Madison and mayor after termination
A city worker has filed a wrongful termination complaint against the City of Madison and John Hamm III, claiming he was fired after a relationship with his co-worker deteriorated and for exercising his right to claim worker's compensation.
Dram shop suit seeks $200k in damages
John Littlefield and Stacy Miller have filed suit against Cecelia Krone and Top Shooter's, Inc., alleging Littlefield was damaged in an accident while he was a passenger in Krone's vehicle.
Carthage accident results in Madison County suit
A Madison county man has filed suit against a Hancock County man, alleging he was damaged after a side collision.