News from January 2010
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Six asbestos cases filed Jan. 4-8 in Madison County
Gori A total of six new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court throughout the week of Jan. 4 through Jan. 8.
Cancers caused by playing in 'Dead Creek,' other exposures, suit claims
Four people who have either been diagnosed with cancer or who have had spouses die from the disease filed a lawsuit against five corporations, saying their illnesses were caused because of the companies' wrongful release of chemicals into the ground.
Granite City accident is subject of suit
A man says he sustained severe neck, back and spinal injuries after the driver of a Toyota Corolla failed to yield at a stop sign.
Crowder could serve as Madison County's next asbestos judge
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder could become the court's next asbestos judge when Circuit Judge Daniel Stack leaves the post he has held since 2004.
A willingness to be governed beyond constitutional boundaries spells the voluntary surrender of freedom
(Editor's Note: Edwardsville attorney Armstrong turned an informal 2005 gathering into 3,000 pages of educational materials (written, in part, and edited, in full, by himself), five adult study clubs in Madison County and a student club at Edwardsville High School. He envisions an ELL Constitution Club (Earn It, Learn It or Lose It) in communities across the country and invites lawyers and citizens
Peter, Paul, and Maryville
"A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul," said Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw.
'The Tyranny Encompassed in the Power to Sue'
The Tyranny encompassed in the Power to Sue,
Resolving legal disputes without a court trial
Disputes happen. Sometimes they involve a former spouse, other times a business owner, employee or neighbor. Disputes come in all types, sizes and intensities, and can involve lengthy and expensive court battles.
Case settles as trial nears end in retaliatory discharge suit
A Glen Carbon man's suit against his former employer for what he claims was his firing stemming from oil dumping in the Mississippi River settled Friday morning on the day the case likely would have gone to the jury.
Trial continues in oil spill whistleblower case
The trial of a deckhand's suit against his former employer stemming from an oil spill three years ago in the Mississippi River will continue into Friday.
Ruth to hear 2003 negligence trial Tuesday
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth is set to preside over the trial of a seven year-old negligence suit Tuesday.
Chapman to preside over Ruth slip and fall trial Tuesday
Madison County Associate Judge Thomas Chapman will preside over the trial of a 2006 slip and fall suit on Tuesday.
Attorney Kusmierczak joins Gori Julian
Gori Julian & Associates in Edwardsville announced the addition of Joe Kusmierczak to the firm's roster of attorneys.
Professional coach to speak at next People in Business
Professional coach and owner of the St. Louis area division of The Entrepreneur's Source, Bruce McLaughlin, will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of 'People in Business."
'Job for life' promise broken, former worker claims
A former project engineer at Wozinak Industries claims the company wrongly terminated him after promising him a job for life.
Stack reversed in granting Cassens & Sons summary judgment
Wexstten Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack "erroneously" granted summary judgment in favor of Cassens & Sons of Edwardsville in an injury lawsuit brought by trucker Mark Graham, according to appellate court justices.
Personal injury cases at heart of last '09 and first '10 St. Clair County suits
Personal injuries are subjects of the final lawsuit filed last year and the first suit filed this year in St. Clair County.
Injuries claimed in Route 111 accident
A man has filed suit against the driver who he says rear-ended him.