News from December 2011
PepsiCo granted more time to plead in mouse in Mountain Dew case
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on Dec. 14 continued a case management conference until PepsiCo's motion to dismiss is heard in a lawsuit claiming a mouse was found in a can of Mountain Dew.
Boom and crane assembly malfunction causes worker's death in Pinckneyville, suit says
The mother of a deceased man has filed suit against the manufacturers of heavy machinery, alleging her son died after the machinery fell on top of him, crushing him.
Handyman sues home owner after garage door falls on head and back
A man has filed suit against the owner of a Belleville property after he claims a garage door at the property unexpectedly fell on him.
Dog owners answer plaintiff's questions in letter carrier's suit
Mudge Defendants James and Renee Beyer on Dec. 21 filed a certificate of service, stating their answers to questions were mailed to the plaintiff in a Madison County personal injury suit.
Juneau answers suit saying plaintiff's claim is not sufficient
Callis Juneau Associates has filed a motion to dismiss a Madison County lawsuit claiming the plaintiff did not file a claim sufficient to form a valid lawsuit.
Ruth approves worker's withdrawal of motion to dismiss
Ruth Trial to start Jan. 23 for barge worker who claims his arm was mangled by a large metal ball
Home Depot answers St. Clair County trip and fall suit
Mendillo In its answer to a slip and fall lawsuit, Home Depot claims a plaintiff who alleges she tore her Achilles tendon at its Belleville store was negligent for her own injuries.
Illinois Law Now: ISBA provides business start-up advice and answers other legal questions
Question: I'm planning on starting a business in 2012. What factors should I consider when setting up the legal structure?
'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Legal Version)
Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter "the House") a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to a mouse.
Gonna take a sentimental jury
Every year another study comes out documenting how little too many American citizens know about the history of our country and the nature of our political system.
Hopkins firm relocates from Edwardsville to Alton; 'Leading Lawyer' distinction bestowed on firm owner
Hopkins The Law Firm of John J. Hopkins and Associates has re-located from its Edwardsville location to 500 6th St. in Alton.
County Board member asks for Crowder's resignation
Madison County Board member Mike Walters asked for Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's resignation in an address to the full board on Wednesday night.
Children claim uncle wrongly influenced father on inheritance distribution
The children of a recently deceased man are asking the court to declare the man's will void, saying he was wrongly influenced to sign away inheritance money that should have gone to his offspring.
Ruth sets case management conference for Feb. 1 in case against Quik Trip
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on Dec. 14 set a case management conference for Feb. 1 in a suit against Quik Trip.
Interstate 64 accident causes injuries, suit claims
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle.
California Facebook lawyers withdraw from Tillery action
Tamblyn EAST ST. LOUIS – Lawyers who dismissed a suit against Facebook in California and joined Stephen Tillery of St. Louis in a similar suit here suddenly quit Tillery's team and retreated to California.
Lawyer enters appearance in suit against Big Daddy's Disco Diner
Jennifer Kunze entered her appearance Dec. 15 as attorney for Smeetz Inc., doing business as Big Daddy's Disco Diner, which was incorrectly sued as Big Daddy's 618.
Dunstan calls for judicial review of contributions made to Crowder's campaign
Madison County Chairman Alan J. Dunstan is requesting the State of Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board conduct a review to determine if recent contributions made to Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder's campaign committee violated the state's Code of Judicial Conduct.
Syngenta AG seeks reconsideration of jurisdiction ruling; Says Gilbert relied on bad information
Schutzel BENTON – Owners of Swiss holding company Syngenta AG claim U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert relied on bad information from St. Louis lawyer Stephen Tillery in deciding to exercise jurisdiction over the company.
Baxmeyer Construction denies it is responsible for Fredman Brothers' water-damaged furniture
Ruth Baxmeyer Construction Co. responded to a lawsuit filed by Fredman Brothers Furniture Co., denying it is responsible for furniture damaged by leaking water.