News from February 2012
Case management set in med-mal case against Madison County doctor
David Zevan Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge set a March 28 case management conference in an O'Fallon man's medical malpractice lawsuit against a Madison County doctor.
ATRA says CMD tried to undermine defendant in atrazine class action
Graves The American Tort Reform Association says that a "WikiLeaks-like" website published by the Center for Media and Democracy had posted previously unsealed, proprietary documents related to a Madison County atrazine class action to undermine the defendant's standing with the public.
Lakin firm renamed SL Chapman; New offices in Alton, St. Louis, Phoenix
Lakin Brad Lakin's law firm has a new name, new office locations, a leaner staff and a new managing partner.
Madison County Civil Docket: Feb. 6-10
Monday, Feb. 6
Insurer sues driver over insured's collision repairs
An insurance company has filed suit against the driver who it claims struck a vehicle it had insured, causing it to incur costs of more than $60,000.
Woman sues Aetna over husband's death benefits
Buser The wife of a recently deceased man claims his life insurance company refuses to pay her $50,000 in policy benefits she should have received following his death.
Driver claims 21st Century Insurance won't pay for accident with phantom vehicle
Cofman A woman claims her insurance company refuses to pay her for damages she incurred following a car collision.
Baldwin power plant worker claims wrongful termination in suit against Brand Energy
A Smithton man says he was fired from his position at a power plant after he was hurt on the job.
Asbestos Motion Docket: Feb. 6 and 8
Monday, Feb. 6
Madison County Asbestos Jury Dockets: 2/6/2012
Monday, Feb. 6