News from July 2010
Stack gives final go-ahead to Big Sky settlement; lawyers to get $7 million in fees
Stack A seven year-old class action against AT&T ended Monday as a Madison County judge gave the final approval to its $21 million settlement.
Rear-end collision causes multi-car accident
A man claims his vehicle slammed into the rear of another automobile after a driver behind him caused a multi-car collision.
Child suffered brain damage, cardiac arrest during endoscopic procedure, suit claims
A St. Clair County woman has filed suit against the hospital where she says her daughter suffered brain damage and cardiac arrest after undergoing an endoscopic evaluation.
Edwardsville tavern sued over man's attack
A Madison County man claims four patrons at an Edwardsville bar attacked him, and the man blames the bar for his injuries in a recently filed suit.
Plaintiff files second complaint, hearing moved in hospital defamation case
Ruth The plaintiff in a defamation of character suit against Saint Anthony's Health Center and two of its employees has filed a second amended complaint.
Motions to dismiss sexual misconduct against Saline Township, official moved
Maag A hearing set in a series of sexual misconduct suits against Saline Township and its former Supervisor Alvin Steiner has been moved.
Company claims insurer failed to provide acceptable defense lawyer
A St. Clair County company claims its insurance company did not provide it with an acceptable defense lawyer and is seeking to reclaim the more than $300,000 it spent on its own lawyer.
More asbestos suits filed in St. Clair County
Cates More asbestos lawsuits have been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County's asbestos docket.
Final approval hearing for Big Sky settlement set Monday
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack is set to give the final go ahead to a $21 million settlement in a long running class action suit brought by small business owners against AT&T.
Blagojevich mentioned in plaintiffs' arguments v. Saline Township
Plaintiffs in a series of Madison County sexual misconduct suits against Saline Township and its former Supervisor Alvin Steiner reject defense "tort immunity" arguments by invoking the name of ousted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.
Suit seeks repayment on truck loan
Daimler Chrysler Financial Services America claims three people and a company owe it more than $200,000 for a truck they purchased.
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Revitalizing the economy with tax increases?
Our economy is in the tank and we want to keep it there, but the only way we can do that is by stifling everything necessary for recovery. So, let's all get together on this and do our best to discourage business expansions and job creation. Most important, let's increase taxes on oil production, so the ripple effect of higher prices will depress demand throughout the economy and forestall recovery
Attorney's lien resolved, protective order entered in boy's shock suit
Although no hearing took place as scheduled Wednesday, a Madison County dispute over a suspended attorney's lien in a personal injury case has been resolved.
Witness helps reap huge awards for asbestos plaintiffs in McLean County
Castleman BLOOMINGTON – With witness Barry Castleman on their side, the living win wrongful death suits against the dead in McLean County.
Collinsville accident is subject of suit
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to keep a proper lookout and collided into his vehicle.
Alienation of affection suit ends with divorce settlement
An alienation of affection suit filed last year has been voluntarily dropped.
Ruth to hear motion to dismiss Friday in nurse's defamation case
Ruth The defendants in a defamation of character suit filed by a former hospital nurse who claims rumors led to his firing are asking that the case be thrown out.
Scientist refutes claim of mouse in Mountain Dew; says body would have been 'jelly-like'
Ruth The maker of Mountain Dew soft drinks and a man who allegedly got a mouthful of mouse along with his swig of the beverage agreed to move a summary judgment hearing last week.
Scheduling order arguments continued in X-box lawsuit
Callis The parties in a suit over scratched video game discs agreed to put off a case management day set last week.