News from May 2009
Jury begins deliberations in Madison malicious prosecution case
Crowder The lawyers have had their say and tomorrow, jurors will resume deliberations in a malicious prosecution and defamation suit brought against the City of Madison and one of its police officers. Jurors heard closing arguments late Thursday afternoon from plaintiff attorney Brian Polinske and defense counsel James Craney. Deliberations will resume at 9 a.m. Friday.
FOIA request made on Fairview Heights over online travel settlements
Mitchell A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request has been made upon Fairview Heights over settlement agreements and documents related to 13 lawsuits the city filed against online travel companies.
Stack denies Lakin's motion to disqualify Burke in CCN class action
Burke As Brad Lakin tries to stop a class action settlement that former employee Richard Burke reached in New Jersey, Burke tries to stop a Lakin settlement in Madison County.
Asbestos MDL judge clears half million cases off docket
Robreno PHILADELPHIA – U.S. District Judge Eduardo Robreno has cleared away more than half a million asbestos suits this year and he plans to keep up the pace.
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Defense opens case in Madison malicious prosecution trial
Crowder A malicious prosecution case against the city of Madison and one of its police officers entered its third day as the plaintiff rested and defense began calling witnesses.
The trial is set to resume with more defense testimony at 9 a.m. Thursday.
The suit stems from the June 2006 arrest of a prostitute at a Madison truck stop.
Madison County still ranks high in litigation, report finds
A new report finds that Madison County ranks behind only Cook County for litigation filings statewide, even though it has about a twentieth of the population.
Insurance companies sued by passenger seeking court settlement
A woman who was injured in an accident is blaming two insurance companies for not paying her $180,000 she says she won in a lawsuit against their insured driver.
Alton man sues police and city over alleged beating
An Alton man has filed suit against the city, its police department and four of its officers, alleging officers beat him at least two times in the middle of the town.
Justice Karmeier to administer oath to new attorneys
Karmeier Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier will preside and administer the attorney's oath when 115 new attorneys are admitted to practice in a ceremony in Collinsville on May 7.
Tort reform proponents testify in Springfield
Groups seeking to reform parts of Illinois' civil justice system testified before a joint hearing of the State Senate and House Judiciary committees today.
Testimony continues in Madison malicious prosecution trial
Crowder Testimony resumed today in a malicious prosecution trial against the city of Madison and one of its police officers stemming from a 2006 incident involving the arrest of a prostitute.
Melted ice causes woman's injuries, suit claims
A St. Clair County woman is suing an East St. Louis store and a Swansea ice company for injuries she incurred after she slipped and fell on melted ice.
Driver sued for taking off before passenger all the way out
A mother has filed suit on behalf of her minor daughter, alleging a driver injured her daughter as he pulled away while the girl was still halfway in the car.
Fast Eddie's and Regal Beagle sued over man's injuries during brawl
A man wants the court to reward him more than $200,000 after he says he received a broken nose and damages to his left knee and right ankle during a brawl at a Madison County business.
Testimony starts in Madison malicious prosecution trial
A trial against the city of Madison and one of its police officers over allegations of battery and malicious prosecution is under way in Madison County Circuit Court.
Missouri man sues Fast Eddie's over beating injuries
A Missouri man says he was struck repeatedly and incurred head, shoulder and rib injuries while visiting an Alton business.
Swig of Mountain Dew included dead mouse, suit claims
A man who found a dead mouse in a can of Mountain Dew after taking a swig from it is suing Pepsico, a store and its manager.