News from February 2009
Alton accident is subject of suit
William J. Morgan has filed suit against John F. Miller, alleging he was injured after Miller collided with the front end of his vehicle.
Former Pontoon Beach trailer park manager claims retaliatory discharge
The former manager of a Pontoon Beach trailer park claims she was fired from her job because she refused to illegally charge customers for a broken water line.
Mom sues driver for colliding with her bicycle-riding son
A woman claims her minor son fractured his right leg after a Collinsville man hit him with a vehicle while he was riding on his bicycle.
Fatal injuries in car accident leads to suit
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against a Troy man, alleging her daughter was killed after the man collided with her.
Cell phone blamed for woman's 'traumatic' injuries in car accident
A Madison County woman claims a Macoupin County man's cell phone use was partly to blame for a collision that left her scarred and injured.
Customer claims broken nose, head injuries at Fast Eddie's
Anthony Champlin has filed suit against Fast Eddie's Bon-Air, alleging he was attacked by four intoxicated males while visiting the establishment.
Injuries claimed in rear-end accident
Cynthia Whorl has filed suit against Marvin Jackson, alleging she and her recently deceased husband, Gerald Whorl, were injured after Jackson rear-ended them.
Bouncer used excessive force to break up fight, suit claims
A customer of Hurricanes Bar and Grill alleges injuries after a bouncer at the bar used excessive force to break up a fight.
Ask doctors if liability is a problem
To the Editor:
State's plaintiffs' lawyers must have better job forecast for Illinois
The Illinois State Bar Association and its close ally, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, must have secret job forecasts for Illinois that are much rosier than the gloomy predictions almost universally accepted by economists and state and local governments.
Citizen Lakin
Hopkins While he now deservedly sits in federal prison for his admitted crimes, at one time, so very long ago, there was much good in Tom Lakin, much good done by him, for many people, in so many places.
Zombie plaintiff case breathes
It's been a year since we last examined Manny Hernandez' class action lawsuit against American Family Insurance.
10 new asbestos cases filed Feb. 2-6
A total of 10 new asbestos suits were filed in Madison County during the week of Feb. 2 through Feb. 6.
Sauget residents file class action over hazardous waste
A group of Illinois residents who live in or near Sauget have filed a class-action lawsuit over the release of various hazardous substances that they claim has created a severe health risk and has contaminated their properties.
Illinois Bell ordered to set straight bungled $90 million refund
Illinois Bell bungled a $90 million refund to customers eight years ago and must pay to set it straight, Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack ruled on Feb. 2.
Millar can't take H&R case away from LakinChapman
Jeff Millar grabbed three Madison County class actions on his way out of the former Lakin Law Firm a few weeks ago, but one slipped from his grasp on Feb. 6.
Elderly woman claims daughter converted funds to pay lawyer and converted deed to house
An elderly St. Clair County woman is suing her daughter for converting substantial sums of money for personal obligations, as well as fraudulently converting the deed to her house.
Cueto suing justices over his disbarment; wants other orders overturned
Amiel Cueto Illinois Supreme Court justices have asked federal Judge David Herndon in East St. Louis to stay discovery in a suit brought against them by disbarred attorney Amiel Cueto.
No morbid curiosity: Stack grants substitution of dead plaintiff in American Family case
Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack patiently waited for the Lakin Law Firm to find substitutes for a dead class action leader, and after three years the Lakins delivered.
Pre-judgment interest legislation would be 'devastating,' say opponents
Ed Murnane A bill introduced in the state Senate last week has a legal reform group gearing up for battle.