News from June 2011
Trial opens with nurse's testimony in personal injury suit against Rosewood Care Center
Unsell The trial testimony of a nurse began the plaintiff's case in a personal injury suit filed against Rosewood Care Center Inc. by a former resident who claims to have fractured her leg after a fall.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket : 6/29/2011
Wednesday, June 29
Associate judge applications for Third Circuit due July 20
Attorneys who reside in the Third Judicial Circuit may apply for an associate judge position coming available due to the expiration of Judge Ellar Duff's term on June 30.
Madison County Civil Docket : 6/29/2011
Wednesday, June 29
Law firm files motion asking plaintiff to admit facts related to Buske pre-nuptial agreement
The Springfield law firm Feldman, Wasser, Draper & Cox has filed a move asking its former client Sara Buske to admit to facts related to a prenuptial agreement and the settlement of her 2008 divorce in a legal malpractice suit she filed against the firm last year.
Case management conference set in Alton's suit against boat owners over marina fire
A case management conference is set June 29 in a suit brought by the City of Alton against two boat owners over a 2009 fire that damaged the Alton Marina.
Callis approves settlement of man's suit over trailer park beating
Callis Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis has approved the settlement of a man's suit against the owners of a Granite City trailer park where he claims he was attacked and beaten by the park's residents.
Mudge to hear motions Friday in Visa class action
Goldenberg Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge is set to hear motions Friday in a 2010 class action originally filed against Visa, Inc. and a Bethalto credit union.
Mudge will hear the motions in the case filed by proposed lead plaintiffs Gene and Karen Rhodes at 9 a.m.
Hylla denies motion in limine, allows trial in case against Gateway Medical Center, nurse
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla has denied a move to exclude parts of a woman's medical bill while letting the plaintiffs in the suit against Gateway Regional Medical Center and one of its nurses go to trial today over defense objections.
Couple suing Boy Scouts over fallen tree file motion to compel
Craney A couple suing the Lewis & Clark Council of the Boy Scouts of America over injuries caused by a falling tree have filed a motion to compel in their suit.
Legal malpractice case over botched worker's injury suit headed to motion hearing
Matoesian A partially stayed legal malpractice case filed against attorney Gregory Tobin and his law firm, Pratt & Tobin P.C., is under way again and set for July motions following a letter from the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Illinois State Supreme Court (ARDC).
Why they call it "Shenanigans"
Some people like to hang out in bars and who can blame them? A bar can be a welcoming and comfortable place, particularly after a tough day at work or before a difficult evening at home.
The Devil's in the Details on Illinois Workers' Comp Reform
Kay Ever heard the old saying, "don't judge a book by its cover?" The same can be said of bills passed in Springfield called "reform." The General Assembly approved a diluted workers' compensation bill in the final hours of the spring legislative session under the guise of reform that in truth falls far short of making the meaningful changes needed to reduce the crushing cost of Illinois' broken workers' comp system.
Saving Zion could curtail cost increase
To the Editor:
Former Kully Construction owner sues business buyer on breach claims
A former St. Clair County business owner claims the Swansea woman who bought his construction company only paid half of what she promised.
Woman slips in liquor aisle, sues Wal-Mart over injuries
A Swansea woman is suing an O'Fallon retail store and its manager after allegedly slipping in liquor from a broken bottle while shopping.
Driver sues over tailbone injuries in Route 140 accident
A Madison County woman claims she sustained neck, low back and tailbone injuries after a driver rear-ended her vehicle.
Injuries claimed in Bethalto accident
A man and his wife have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended the man's vehicle as he drove in Madison County.
Homer Adams Parkway accident is subject of suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims collided with her vehicle in Madison County.
Steak N Shake sued over water puddle
A Madison County man claims he sustained injuries to his right arm and back after falling on a puddle of water that had spilled from an air conditioner.