News from July 2011
$700 million Zion plant trust fund must be accounted for
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Judge seeking lines of confidentiality in federal atrazine class action
Tillery BENTON – As U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert begins to unseal documents in litigation over weed killer atrazine, he welcomes assistance from volunteers.
Bozarth elected secretary/treasurer of IDC
Bozarth Troy A. Bozarth, partner with the firm of HeplerBroom, LLC has been elected secretary/treasurer of the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel (IDC). The IDC is lead by a five-member executive committee and an 18-member board of directors. The officers are elected for a one year term.
Weiss & Associates named one of 'Best Law Firms'
Weiss ST. LOUIS - Weiss & Associates, P.C. has been named one of the "Best Law Firms" by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly (SBM). The award is part of SBM's "Best in Business" category.
Why the Debt Limit Matters
Shimkus Americans likely have heard the terms "debt limit" or "debt ceiling" more in recent months than ever before. But what exactly does it mean? And why should we be concerned about it?
GRP worker claims injuries in trip over steel cable
A man has filed suit against the people and companies he deems responsible for allowing him to allegedly be knocked unconscious after tripping on an uncoiled steel cable.
US Steel worker claims racial discrimination, wrongful termination
Rosenfield A black Missouri man claims he lost his job due to the color of his skin.
Fairview-Caseyville fire district sued over man's icy fall
A man claims he fell on ice near a Fairview Heights firehouse, causing him to sustain a broken left leg and ankle.
Marketer sues Wal-Mart over injuries sustained in moving merchandise
A St. Louis County woman says she hurt her back while stocking merchandise at a Cahokia Wal-Mart.
ESL Housing Authority named in retaliatory discharge suit
A Cahokia man says he was fired for filing a workers' compensation claim after allegedly being hurt on the job.
Defendant in $400 million St. Clair County fax class seeks relief at Supreme Court; Says case could bankrupt business
Tillery SPRINGFIELD – Marketers of time share lodging in Branson seek relief at the Illinois Supreme Court from a St. Clair County class action that could bankrupt their business.
I-LAW report shows Chicago spent $85 million on lawsuits last year; ITLA calls study a PR stunt
Akin CHICAGO – A study released by the Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) shows the Windy City spent $85 million for litigation costs in 2010.
Women claim injuries in I-55 accident
Two women have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended the vehicle in which they were riding, causing them to sustain multiple injuries.
Venice driver claims he was rear-ended
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his vehicle.
Mother sues driver over daughter's auto accident injuries
Darr The mother of a South Roxana girl is suing the driver of the car that allegedly crashed into a car her daughter was riding in.
Bayer can depose first 100 plaintiffs in Yaz MDL, Herndon rules
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon ruled on July 25 that Bayer can depose the first 100 plaintiffs among thousands and compare their testimony to fact sheets their lawyers filed in a case involving oral contraceptives.
Collinsville accident is subject of personal injury suit
A Madison County woman is suing the driver of a car that allegedly rear-ended her in Collinsville.
Harrison certifies class action against AAMG over partial mortgage payment charges
Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison on July 21 certified a class action over charges on partial mortgage payments in a case against AAMG.
Laser tag spotter claims he lost his job after filing work comp claim
A Madison County man claims he lost his job after attempting to file for workers' compensation benefits.
Big Lots recliner fell apart twice, personal injury suit claims
A woman has filed suit against Big Lots, alleging a reclining chair she bought from the store twice fell apart while people were sitting in it.