News from 2009
Disfigurement claimed in Pontoon Beach rear-end accident
A man claims he was disabled and disfigured after a driver rear-ended him.
15 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County Oct. 19-23
Heller A total of 15 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of Oct. 19 through Oct. 23.
Survey: Medical malpractice threats hamstring doctors
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The overwhelming majority of U.S. physicians say the threat of medical malpractice litigation is influencing their practice of medicine, a survey found.
Maag chastised by judge over use of crude language in assault case
Maag A Madison County judge chastised plaintiff attorney Thomas Maag for using crude language during a hearing involving a civil sexual assault case on Friday.
Plaintiff moves to dismiss suit over mouse in Mountain Dew
The plaintiff in a suit over a dead mouse found in a soft drink can has moved to dismiss, but is asking for leave to reinstate the case in the future.
The case of the empty secret
The doorbell rings and there's the delivery guy with a pizza box in his hands. You quickly pay and carry it lovingly to the table, your mouth watering.
Mr. President, Being King Isn't Always What It's Cracked Up To Be
Congratulations on winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Mr. President, but, at a minimum, you'll have to fork over the Dough within 60 days of accepting it come this December when you fly to Oslo.
Memo to Allied Trash and Dunstan
To the editor:
Never vote for a judicial incumbent
In 1934, the year that I was born, Adolph Hitler gave a speech before the Nazi Party Congress in Nurenburg that became the script for the Third Reich's propaganda film, "Triumph of Will."
STAR bonds dead for now; newer version could be sweeter for cities
Holbrook When state lawmakers return to Springfield next year, they will likely take up a controversial sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds bill that failed to gain enough support in veto session last week.
Route 143 accident in Highland results in suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to stop at an intersection and struck him.
Capitol One files suit over unpaid note
Capital One claims a woman has failed to reimburse it more than $50,000 for a car she financed through the company.
Illinois SC: Emotional distress claims don't require proof
Kilbride SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that emotional distress claims don't require expert proof.
ISMS against current healthcare proposals; AFSCME for
On the eve of a crucial health care reform vote in Congress, positions are hardening.
Godfrey sued by woman who slips on loose gravel
A Madison County woman claims she slipped on loose gravel while crossing an intersection in her neighborhood.
Injuries claimed in Edgewood Avenue accident
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she says failed to stop at a stop sign and crashed into the front and side of her vehicle.
Champaign accident is subject of Madison County suit
A man has filed suit against the 18-year-old who he says struck the vehicle in which he was riding.
New trial date tentatively set in Accutane suit
Hylla The oft-postponed trial of what was originally the nation's first suit over an acne medication has been re-set again five months from now.
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Monday, November 9
Wood River adds ex-wife to suit brought by Rick Jones
Rick Jones and former wife Dorothy Jones haven't finished untangling their finances, according to the city of Wood River.