News from March 2009
St. Clair mother sues driver over daughter's injuries
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against another woman on behalf of her minor daughter, alleging her daughter was riding with the woman when she got into an accident.
Woman treated for thyroid condition sues doctors for not administering pregnancy test
A woman claims her daughter was born with hypothyroidism after doctors at Memorial Hospital injected her with radioactive iodine while she was pregnant.
McCoys claim emotional distress after shots fired in their direction
Two men claim they suffered severe emotional distress after a man shot in the direction of their vehicle several times.
East Alton accident is subject of suit
A South Roxana woman has filed suit against a Wood River woman, alleging she was injured after the woman rear-ended her.
Route 203 accident causes injuries, man claims in suit
A man who was involved in an accident on Highway 203 is suing the man who hit him, saying he suffered severe injuries after the collision.
Walgreen's gave wrong directions on prescription, woman claims in suit
A Madison County woman claims Walgreen's provided her with the wrong instructions for her daughter's prescription, which resulted in the intoxication of her daughter.
Woman trips on leaves while picking up grandchild, suit claims
A woman claims she was injured after she tripped over an accumulation of wet leaves while picking up her grandchild from an Alton day care.
Asbestos lawsuits become a family affair
Just when business thought it couldn't get worse, now comes another ominous warning: the lawyers who gave us the great American asbestos litigation are plotting a fresh assault on industry.
Illinois state government is working as intended
With all of the stories and statistics being furiously emailed around recently about job loss, businesses leaving, crushing debt, and unfunded obligations, you might think, as has often been said, that Illinois state government is broken.
Laws protect consumers buying on credit
In tough economic times, consumers typically batten down the hatches and hold off making major purchases. But what if the roof leaks, or the car or washing machine sputters to a halt?
In West Virginia, CSX blames firm for asbestos forgery
Recht CHARLESTON, W.V. - A plaintiff in a high-profile asbestos case apparently forged a signature on an X-ray report so he could repay an improper $750 advance from a Pennsylvania law firm.
SC Johnson intervenes in Madison County divorce, calling Buske case a 'sham'
It's not every day that a global manufacturer of household cleaning supplies intervenes in a Madison County divorce.
Official tried in vain to avert Wall Street catastrophe
Born WASHINGTON – No one regulated the limitless derivative transactions that wound up wrecking Wall Street, but Brooksley Born would have regulated them if Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan and Congress hadn't stopped her.
Lakin-Weiss take fight behind closed doors
Ruth In open court Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth asked deep questions about the contest between Brad Lakin and Paul Weiss for control of class actions, but he let them answer behind closed doors.
Fairview Heights accident is subject of suit
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against a St. Clair County man, alleging she received head and neck injuries after he collided with her.
Carr sues Carr Korein Tillery over fee dispute
Carr Rex Carr is suing his former law partners to recover at least $6.8 million in legal fees, the bulk of which came from a $42 million settlement in a case against IBM.
Suit against Heartland Regional Medical Center seeks $30 million in punitives
A woman is seeking more than $30 million in punitive damages over her husband's death after she claims hospital administrators lied to her about having a cardio-thoracic surgeon available at the time of his surgery.
I-LAW urges reform and opposition to trial lawyer bill
Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) is beginning a grassroots campaign to get meaningful lawsuit reforms passed, which will in turn create a more favorable job creation climate, said its executive director Travis Akin.
U.S. law firms eye global expansion of asbestos litigation
Hartley The 900-lb. gorilla of American civil law is expanding globally to an even greater degree than it already has, according to a Chicago defense attorney who writes a blog on global asbestos issues.
Possible Madigan governorship draws strong reactions among legal reformers
Madigan SPRINGFIELD - A recent poll indicating that Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is the Democratic frontrunner for governor has some leading tort reform advocates saying they are a bit nervous.