News from September 2010
Washington Park officer accused of tasing handcuffed woman
A Washington Park police officer is accused of handcuffing a woman, tasing her and then accusing her of a crime she didn't commit as a cover-up.
Insurer paying out claim to wrong person, suit claims
An Iowa-based insurance company is accused of paying out a life insurance policy to the wrong person, despite a court order to stop.
Former Saline Township supervisor fights to keep assets
A former Saline Township supervisor is fighting to keep his assets from being placed in a trust at the request of six women who are suing him and the township over claims of sexual battery.
One judge's wife is one too many
"The only people I trust are you and me, and I'm not sure about you."
Lipstick on health care won't make it more palatable
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Traffic fine increase is oppressive
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Jurors award more than $2.5 million in Union Pacific train-truck case; Award reduced by half
Matoesian A Madison County jury on Friday awarded more than $2.5 million in total damages to two plaintiffs in a combined wrongful death and personal injury case against Union Pacific Railroad. However, the larger award was reduced by half.
Recent case highlights law regarding liability and liquor sales
Al Capone While bar fights are common, a recent case in Madison County has highlighted that, to bar owners, they can be expensive events.
GJN opens office in Washington, D.C.
Kosmas St. Louis-based law firm Gallop, Johnson & Neuman has formally opened law offices in Washington, D.C., and named attorney Michael S. Kosmas, who is a well-known business lawyer in the nation's capital, co-chair of the firm's Hospitality/Leisure Practice Group.
Hearing set next week in series of legal fee disputes filed in Madison, St. Clair counties
Burke Feuding former law partners are set for a hearing as their fee disputes filed in two counties await the results of mediation ordered by Madison and St. Clair County judges.
'09 physical contact injury case jury trial stricken, non-jury to be set
A jury trial set Monday in a woman's suit over unwanted touching is off.
Callis set to open case over amputated leg Monday
Callis A couple's suit against a Highland hospital and its staff over a misdiagnosis that the plaintiffs allege led to a leg amputation is set for trial Monday..
$1 Million lawsuit filed on behalf of beaten child; Illinois DCFS is named as defendant
The parents and grandparents of a Madison County boy and the state are named in a $1.05 million lawsuit filed on behalf of a young child allegedly beaten to death by his father.
Edwardsville couple accuses adoption agency of conspiracy
An Edwardsville couple is suing a local adoption agency for more than $850,000, claiming the company's employees conspired against them.
Carey Danis firm files class action against Esurance in Madison County
A newly filed class action lawsuit in Madison County claims "under-insured" policies sold by Esurance Insurance Services are of no value.
Clinton County man sues Chrysler, Cassens in Madison County claiming brain damage; says grab bar was 'defective'
A Clinton County man says he sustained severe brain damage after a handle he used to assist him into a truck broke off, causing him to fall and hit his head on the ground.
'Yaz' lawyer files brief under seal in federal court
Herndon EAST ST. LOUIS – Lawyers suing drug maker Bayer claim they have good reasons to investigate a product they haven't sued over, but their reasons remain secret.
McGlynn to be sworn in by Karmeier on Friday
McGlynn Belleville attorney Steve McGlynn, 48, will be sworn in as 20th Circuit Judge at the St. Clair County courthouse at 2 p.m. Friday by Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
Plaintiffs' case wraps up in train-truck trial; attorneys spar over testimony
Byron Railroad safety expert Charles Culver of Texas testified for plaintiffs in a trial involving a truck and train accident three years ago in Iron County, Mo. which killed the passenger and injured the driver.
Lawyers aim to harass and intimidate growers in atrazine issue
White Atrazine is a vital herbicide that is under attack by environmentalists, activist researchers, activist media and slick trial attorneys.