News from May 2011
Driver backing from driveway blamed for causing collision
A man backing out of a driveway failed to yield the right-of-way to a driver, causing a collision, according to recently filed court documents.
ISBA: Pass juvenile justice reform bill
To the Editor:
Lung cancer claimed in St. Clair County asbestos suit
Gori Another asbestos lawsuit has been added to the growing list of cases in St. Clair County's asbestos docket.
Sauget area residents file more suits over PCB exposure
Saville Three groups of Illinois residents who live in or near Sauget have filed separate lawsuits over the release of various hazardous substances they claim have created a severe health risk and have contaminated their properties.
Couple sues State Farm over flooded boat
An Illinois couple claims their insurance company refuses to pay them for damages caused to their boat after rainwater flooded it.
Plaintiff's testimony opens case in FELA suit against CSX
Callis Plaintiff Victor Hawkins' testimony opened the second day of a Madison County trial on Tuesday involving his former employer, CSX Transportation.
Matoesian dismisses bar owner's suit against ex-attorney; plaintiff gets leave to re-file
Pranaitis Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian has dismissed a legal malpractice claim brought by bar owner Gary Lutman against his former attorney, John Leskera.
Hylla moves hearing on motion to dismiss suit against Alton Telegraph, reporter
Hylla Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla continued a hearing on a move by defendant Freedom Communications Inc. that aims to dismiss a defamation of character suit against it and one of its reporters.
Ruth to hold pre-trial Wednesday in days leading up to damages trial in FELA suit
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth will hold a pre-trial conference tomorrow in a FELA case that saw a plaintiff's verdict two years ago.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket : 5/166 & 5/20/2011
Monday, May 16
Madison County Civil Docket : 5/16 - 5/20/2011
Monday, May 16
QuikTrip moves to quash service in deaf woman's trip and fall suit
Ruth QuikTrip is moving to quash service in a refiled personal injury suit brought against it by a legally deaf woman.
Jury selection begins in FELA case against CSX Transportation
Callis Jury selection continued past 2:30 p.m. in a case brought against CSX Transportation by a former train conductor under the Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA).
Swansea woman claims injuries in rear-end accident
A Swansea woman is suing the driver of a car that allegedly rear-ended her.
Extension sought for discovery in malpractice suit against neurologist, St. Louis practice
Falb The parents of a disabled adult man who are suing a St. Louis neurologist and his practice are asking for more time to take discovery of several pharmacy owners.
The Ambiguous FCPA: In Need Of Updates And Clarifications
Rickard Imagine if a foreign government defined employees of General Motors and AIG as "foreign officials" of the United States government because the government owns portions of the company or called Bloomberg Media employees "foreign officials" because 85 percent of the company is owned by a government official, the Mayor of New York City. Take a GM senior manager out to lunch and you may have committed bribery!
Dubious data from East St. Louis Board of Elections
To the Editor:
Mr. Ad Hominem
Do law students take courses in basic logic anymore? Or has professor Charles W. Kingsfield, Jr. been replaced by lawyer-trained pragmatists who advocate gaming the system with fallacy-fueled emotional appeals to judges and juries?
Mudge set to hold pre-trial in Choteau Township car accident case Wednesday
Mudge Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge is scheduled to hold a pre-trial conference in a suit brought over a 2009 Chouteau Township car accident.