News from January 2011
Justices: Statute didn't run out in priest abuse case against Belleville Diocese
Weilmuenster MOUNT VERNON – James Wisniewski proved it took more than 25 years to discover the injury in a priest's sexual abuse, Fifth District appellate judges decided on Jan. 13.
Injuries claimed in rear-end accident
During a rear-end collision, a passenger suffered injuries to his back, neck and shoulders, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
Capital One seeks debt repayment
A credit card company has filed suit against the man who it claims failed to pay more than $90,000 worth of debts.
Woman's settlement with bars, tow truck company set for hearing
Hylla A woman who lost her husband and infant son in a Granite City tow truck accident is asking the court to approve a confidential settlement with all of the defendants in the case.
Hearing set in suit against abortion provider Hope Clinic and staff
Hylla A third hearing is set on summary judgment motions filed by the doctors and Granite City women's clinic staff fighting a suit by a former patient claiming emotional distress following an abortion.
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Monday, January 31
Madison County Motion Docket : 1/31 - 2/4/2011
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Kay seeks to repeal recent state income tax increase
Kay SPRINGFIELD - State Rep. Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) has introduced legislation to repeal the recent 67 percent state income tax increase passed in the General Assembly on the final day of a lame duck session.
Rahm Emanuel can vote in Chicago, but can't run for mayor, court rules
Emanuel CHICAGO – Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel can vote in Chicago but that doesn't mean he can run for mayor, First District appellate judges ruled on Jan. 24.
Ruth dismisses multiple counts against Saline Township in sexual battery suits
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth has thrown out a number of claims against Saline Township in six sexual battery cases brought against it by women claiming a former official harassed them.
Avon Skin So Soft case is over
Schwartzkopf A woman's suit against Avon over a bath gel that allegedly caused rectal bleeding is over.
Foot amputee's suit against Allstate over previous suit gets new judge
Matoesian A suit against Allstate Insurance filed by a man who lost a foot and won more than $1.25 million in a resulting lawsuit, has a new judge.
Case management conference set in second go-round for '04 medical malpractice suit
Mudge A case management conference is set in what could be the second time around for a 2004 medical malpractice suit against a Highland surgeon.
Legal malpractice case over work comp suits set for case management
Wuller A case management conference is set Wednesday as discovery continues in a legal malpractice case against the St. Louis-based firm of Kuehnlein & Kuehnlein.
Battery suit against Gary Lutman, Knockers Bar & Grill set for case management Wednesday
Matoesian A case management conference is set in a battery suit against bar owner Gary Lutman and Knockers Bar & Grill.
Firestorm erupts over depostions in Yaz MDL
Herndon EAST ST. LOUIS – Cooperation among federal court and state courts in litigation over Bayer contraceptives Yasmin and Yaz broke down and a firestorm ensued last week.
Kern needs fact checker
To the Editor:
Illinois' negative signs are taxing
"Open for Business." "Visitors Welcome." "Free Admission." These are signs that commercial establishments use to invite the public in and encourage their patronage.
Suit against Oprah and President Bush tops 'most ridiculous' lawsuit list of 2010
Oprah A lawsuit against Oprah and President George W. Bush, alleging they implanted a camera into a woman with the intention of reincarnating her, topped the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform's (ILR) 2010 Most Ridiculous Lawsuit of the Year Poll.