News from January 2009
Reid: Senate can reject Blagojevich's Senate pick
Reid WASHINGTON - Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pick to fill President-elect Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat won't likely be accepted, officials said.
Reid pushed for Madigan to succeed Obama
Reid WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid reportedly urged Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to consider appointing Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.
Good credit destroyed, woman's suit alleges
Rita Fansler has filed suit against Donna Jean Fansler, alleging Donna destroyed Rita's good credit.
Troy Road collision is subject of suit
Katie M. Venvertloh has filed suit against Eric S. Evans, alleging she was injured after he collided with her.
Shultz admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Shultz Robert H. "Barney" Shultz, Jr., the managing partner of the Edwardsville office of Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America.
Man claims injuries in accident
Rajendra Patel has filed suit against Chelsea Gassett, alleging he was injured after a collision.
Woman claims doctor's alleged negligence caused husband's suicide
A Madison County woman has filed suit against a Collinsville doctor, alleging her husband committed suicide because the doctor did not properly treat him.
Surgeon failed to remove clamp before closing, suit says
David and Geri Kutz have filed suit against Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates, St. Elizabeth's Hospital of The Hospital Sister of the Third Order of St. Francis and one of their doctors and nurses, alleging David had a delayed surgical recovery because of the doctor's and nurse's mistake.
Cougar-Hog accident ends in lawsuit
Ronald S. Shuhayda has filed suit against Teresa M. Edwards, alleging he was seriously injured after her Mercury Cougar collided with his Harley Davidson.
Memorial, SLU and doctor sued over child's cerebral palsy
An O'Fallon woman has filed suit against Memorial Hospital, St. Louis University and one of their doctors, alleging her daughter has cerebral palsy and other problems because of the doctor's negligence.
Target is new target of cold medicine class action
A class action lawsuit filed in St. Clair County on Dec. 31 alleges Target engaged in unfair and deceptive practices designed to mislead the public when marketing its "Immunity Supplement" products.
Woman claims injuries from accident with tractor trailer
A Wisconsin woman is alleging serious injuries after being involved in an accident with a tractor trailer nearly two years ago on Interstate 55/70.
Christianity and New Year's
We all celebrate the New Year, but how many know the history of the celebration?
Land of Lincoln is 'Land of Lawsuit Abuse'
Akin For those of us living in Illinois, the arrest of Governor Rod Blagojevich was hardly surprising. After all, Illinois has a long history of indicting governors.
Impeach Jesse White?
As a follow up to previous statements this writer has made regarding events in Illinois, it appears very clear there have been three official government actions so far, two of which are in accordance with the law and one of which is not.
Burris appointment and the Constitution
To the editor:
Attorney Brian Lambert joins Sivia as associate
Attorney Brian J. Lambert joined the law firm of Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. on Jan. 2 as an associate.
Commerce Bank seeks repayment on promissory note
Commerce Bank has filed suit against CSS and four individuals, claiming they did not pay the full amount due on a promissory note.
13 new asbestos claims filed in Madison County Dec. 22-26
A total of 13 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County during the week of Dec. 22 through Dec. 26.
Country Mutual sues driver over payout to its insured
Country Mutual Insurance Company has filed suit against Norman L. Cambron, alleging it was forced to pay medical bills of one of its insured clients after he got into a collision with Cambron.