News from April 2012
Obamacare and federal tort reform, perfect together
Cochran There is ONE bill in the U.S. Senate that takes $1.8 billion of Iran's funds stored in a U.S. account and reserves them to compensate Iran's American terrorism victims.
Former Missouri Supreme Court Justice Michael Wolff speaks at bar association meeting
Wolff Retired Missouri Supreme Court Justice Michael Wolff talked about "Obamacare," "Hellholes" and a variety of other topics at Friday's Madison County Bar Association meeting in Collinsville.
ISBA 'Audio' Law Ed program set April 18
The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) will host continuing legal education programs via telephone from 12 to 1 p.m. on April 17 and 18 – Real Estate Joint Ventures, Part 1 and 2.
Foreclosure assistance program is deemed successful
Since its inception 10 months ago, the Madison/Bond County Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation program has helped 35 homeowners save their homes from foreclosure.
Julie Brown joins HeplerBroom as associate
Brown Julie Brown has joined HeplerBroom LLC in the Edwardsville office as an associate attorney.
Geico sued by insured claiming company withdrew arbitration settlement
A Madison County man is suing his auto insurance provider after the company allegedly refused to pay for an accident claim.
Driver failed to yield right of way in Granite City accident, suit claims
A Madison County woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield the right-of-way while attempting to make a left-hand turn.
Lopinot schedules deposition of guardian in alleged rape case
Kolker St. Clair County Associate Circuit Judge Vincent Lopinot has scheduled an evidence deposition of a plaintiff's mother in a case against St. Elizabeth's Hospital over the alleged rape of a patient.
Semi driver causes accident on Highway 50 after running stop sign, suit says
A man claims he sustained back, chest, leg and head injuries after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way at an intersection.
Pile-up on Route 3 leads to personal injury suit
Darr A Missouri woman has filed suit against the drivers who she claims caused a multi-vehicular collision.
Crowder leads in fund-raising among circuit judges up for retention
Crowder Madison County Circuit Court Judge Barbara Crowder is top in fund-raising among the four circuit judges seeking retention in the Third Judicial Circuit.
Granite City accident causes injuries to mother and daughter, suit claims
A Granite City mother says she and her daughter were hurt when they were hit by a woman who allegedly ran a red light.
Suit claims intoxicated driver caused accident
A driver is asking to be paid more than $50,000, claiming an intoxicated driver ran a stop sign and caused a crash at a Bethalto intersection.
Comments sought over Magistrate Judge Wilkerson's reappointment
Wilkerson EAST ST. LOUIS - The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is seeking comments from the public and the bar regarding the reappointment of U.S. Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson, whose term is due to expire on Jan. 3, 2013.
Belleville law firm added to plaintiff team in class action against Magnesium Elektron
Ruth The law firm of Cook, Ysursa, Bartholomew, Brauer & Shevlin and Bernard J. Ysursa in Belleville entered their appearance Monday as co-counsel for defendant Magnesium Elektron North America in a case involving two Madison County residents fearing medical repercussions after magnesium allegedly was released in the air near their home.
Wright Medical Group sued by woman who claims hip joint popped out of socket
Rowland A Madison County woman is suing the makers of her hip joint replacement after it allegedly popped out of its socket and caused further damage to her leg.
Mayco accused of violating workers' comp law by terminating employee
Scoggins A Granite County man says he was fired from his job in retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim for an on-duty injury.
Car crash victim sues State Farm alleging it underpaid claim
Scoggins A St. Clair County woman says her insurance company has refused to pay for a claim after she was involved in a crash.
Moto Italia sued over rider's injuries
A man claims a rented motorcycle's front brakes unexpectedly grabbed, causing the vehicle to flip.
Concrete contained too much lignite, contractor claims in suit against Highland Ready Mix
A Madison County man claims he faces numerous lawsuits and has spent thousands of dollars after concrete failed to properly conform.