News from February 2010
Even in court, home is where the heart is
Five years ago, President George W. Bush chose Madison County as the most appropriate place to sign into law the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005.
Malpractice story is about insurance companies - not lawyers v. docs
Most folks agree that there are two sides to every story. It seems that only one side of the "malpractice story" has been told. There is another side; and while I freely admit that I am an advocate for this side of the story because it benefits me and my clients, it is still a side worth considering.
One and only solution to unfunded pension liability
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Pension funding worst in the country
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Attorney withdraws in Rick Jones suit against Wood River
The attorney for convicted felon Rick Jones has withdrawn from his client's case against the city of Wood River.
Plaintiff wants Simmons back in legal malpractice case
Simmons Madison County's most prolific asbestos attorney may get pulled back into a legal malpractice case brought by a former client.
Durbin gets big bucks from trial lawyers
Durbin WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, a member of the Senate Democratic leadership team, has raked in big bucks this year from trial lawyers and their political action committees, campaign finance disclosures indicate.
STAR bonds amendment to mental health bill stalls
Clayborne SPRINGFIELD – Senate Majority Leader James Clayborne of Belleville can't gather a majority behind state sponsorship of a tourist attraction and mall at Glen Carbon.
Driver hurt by uninsured motorist says insurer failed to pay claim
A woman has filed suit against her insurance company, saying it failed to reimburse her for medical costs she incurred after an uninsured driver struck her.
Man claims injuries in Roxana accident
A man claims he suffered severe injuries to his left shoulder, back, spinal column, nervous system and body after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way to him at an intersection.
Former Norfolk Southern employee claims repetitive trauma
A former Norfolk Southern Railway Company employee has filed suit against the railroad, alleging he was injured after he was exposed to numerous repetitive traumas while working for it.
Passenger sues driver after Mustang leaves roadway, flips
A man has filed suit against the driver in whose car he was riding when it left the road and overturned several times.
Hylla urges parties to settle during Accutane pre-trial hearing
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla "strongly" encouraged the parties in a seven year-old suit over the acne drug, Accutane, to enter mediation and settle the case before its April trial.
Jury finds for nursing home in Rosewood Care Center suit
Callis A Madison County jury found for an Edwardsville nursing home after four hours of deliberation in a negligence case.
LA Weight Loss suit: Parties in settlement talks
The parties in a Madison County wrongful death suit against a diet program provider are in settlement discussions, according to the case's docket sheet.
New group of Sauget residents sue over toxic exposure
Another group of Illinois residents who live in or near Sauget have filed a lawsuit over the release of various hazardous substances they claim have created a severe health risk that led to at least two people's deaths and have contaminated their properties.
Big Jimmy's sued on breach of contract claims
Budnick Converting Inc. filed a lawsuit Feb. 19 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Big Jimmy's Distributing of Ohio, claiming it failed to reimburse it for $70,000 worth of merchandise.
Belleville accident causes injuries, suit claims
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she says rear-ended her.
Attorney denies allegations of malpractice in chocolate shop suit
A Belleville attorney denies that he misled a former client who is suing him and his law firm for legal malpractice related to a chocolate shop's lease at the St. Clair Square mall.
Developer files to dismiss Caffe Avanti suit over lease problems
Cates The developer sued by an O'Fallon coffee and sandwich shop is asking St. Clair County Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto to dismiss the breach of contract suit against it.