News from 2010
Hylla denies summary judgment, holds pre-trial in man's suit against Roper's Regal Beagle
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla has denied summary judgment to a Godfrey tavern hoping to avoid a trial this week over its alleged violations of the state's Dram Shop Act.
Household Financial class action settlement nets $125,000 in fees; $10 for class members
Stack A 2004 class action suit filed against Household Financial Services over its mortgage interest rates is over.
Plaintiff wants third trial in med mal suit against Collinsville doctor
Carr A plaintiff who has lost two medical malpractice trials in a case against a Collinsville physician and practice wants another chance, this time arguing the defense intentionally violated a motion in limine during the last trial in July.
Three cheers for negativity!
Negativity's been given a bad name – in the realm of politics, at least.
Adam antics won't change Blago's fate
Proft Whatever the failures of prosecutors in the first trial and whatever the cost to be incurred for the second trial, justice demands Blagojevich be re-tried.
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is complex
The 2005 Federal Bankruptcy Law changed the way in which a person is eligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 7, which is the most common form of bankruptcy, refers to the ability of the filer to "liquidate" or be relieved of most of their debts. The procedure is designed to help debtors essentially get a "fresh start."
Stack certifies chiropractor class action
Stack Madison County Circuit Judge Daniel Stack certified a LakinChapman class action against Employers Mutual Casualty on Aug. 16.
Man sues two drivers for injuries suffered in separate crashes
A St. Clair County man is suing two drivers for injuries he says he suffered in separate car crashes.
Driver sued for negligence in 2008 crash
A St. Clair County woman is suing the driver she says is to blame for a car crash that left her with serious injuries.
Crowder denies motions to dismiss and stay in atrazine class action
Crowder Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder has denied motions to stay and to dismiss a proposed class action against a leading maker of the herbicide atrazine.
ISBA offers online Law Ed programs
The Illinois State Bar Association is offering the following online programs:
ISBA offers audio Law Ed programs in September
The following continuing legal education programs hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) will take place via telephone from 12 noon to 1 p.m. (CST) as follows:
Memorial seeks summary judgment in case where 'resource hospital' is at issue
Schoemaker Memorial Hospital's motion for summary judgment in a 2008 wrongful death case is being opposed by plaintiffs who claim Memorial serves as a resource hospital for the Illinois Emergency Medical System, and is therefore responsible.
Lakin and Freed-Weiss class action battle for fees and control continues in N.J,
Lakin NEWARK, N.J. – Brad Lakin of Wood River and Paul Weiss of Chicago, who apparently resolved a public battle in 2008, waged it in secrecy this year.
Conductor blames railroad operators for disabling knee injuries
A former train conductor is accusing multiple railroad operators of violating the Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA).
Ambulance company moves to dismiss suit by EMT fired after punching patient
Van Dorn An ambulance company that fired one of its EMTs after he allegedly punched a combative patient claims that it had every right to fire plaintiff Jason Hayes, even if he was defending himself.
Redbox files added defenses in class action suit over late fees
Maag A DVD rental kiosk company is asking to file new defenses in a proposed national class action over the company's late fees.
Discovery schedule, trial date set in St. Louis Bread Company coffee burn case
A personal injury suit over burns a baby allegedly suffered when coffee spilled on him at a St. Louis Bread Company restaurant has a discovery schedule and 2011 trial date.
10 new asbestos cases filed in Madison County Aug. 9-13
Cohn A total of 10 new asbestos complaints have been filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of Aug. 9 through Aug. 13.
The following complaints have been filed:
12 asbestos cases filed in Madison County Aug. 2-6
Romani A total of 12 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of Aug. 2 through Aug. 6.