News from July 2012
Government treats FOIA as a suggestion, not law
To the Editor:
CKS sues former employee over alleged theft
Sivia An Edwardsville company claims one of its former employees stole more than $50,000 worth of company material.
Woman files legal malpractice case over handling of '98 auto accident case
A woman has filed suit against the lawyer who she claims failed to file a claim on her behalf after she was struck by a vehicle more than 13 years ago.
Lawyer withdraws as his own counsel in case against insurance company
Reda Attorney Troy E. Walton announced his representation of attorney Michael Reda in Reda's suit against State Farm Insurance over its alleged failure to pay for hail damage to his St. Louis home.
Defendants fight back in motorcycle fire lawsuit
Farroll A defendant accused of not reimbursing costs related to fire damage at a motorcycle repair shop has asked for more time to respond to a lawsuit filed in June in Madison County Circuit Court.
Madison County Asbestos Civil Docket : 8/6 - 8/10/2012
Monday, August 6
Lopinot denies motion to dismiss case involving swine farm
Shevlin St. Clair County Judge Vincent Lopinot denied a motion to dismiss July 24 in a lawsuit filed over an allegedly smelly pig farm.
Quinn signs law to improve safety of Illinois judges
Madigan Illinois judges will soon be able to request the removal of their personal information from websites and other documents available to the public.
ISBA hosts NFIB v. Sebelius seminar Aug. 15
National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius: A Final Decision on Health Care Reform?, a LIVE studio webcast presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 15.
Voting from the grave
It's way past time to end this abuse – for the sake of the living, for the sake of future generations, and for the sake of the dead who left us a legacy of liberty.
McGlynn rejects Alliance request for East St. Louis voter records
Hawkins East St. Louis Alliance for Change Leader Matt Hawkins plans to take another route to gain a courtroom victory
Widow sues husband's former employers over asbestos negligence
Matthews The widow of a man who died after developing mesothelioma has sued her late husband's former employers under the Jones Act, claiming that they failed to provide him with a safe place to work.
ISBA presents 'Education Evaluation' Webcast
"The New World of Educator Evaluations," a live studio Webcast presented by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 9.
Cavataio elected vice chair of Illinois Institute of Continued Legal Education
Cavataio ST. LOUIS - The board of Illinois Institute of Continued Legal Education (IICLE) elected Lorraine Cavataio Vice Chair July 1.
Bethalto traffic light ignored, woman claims in suit
A woman who allegedly ran a red light and caused a crash is being asked to pay more than $50,000 to a driver allegedly injuried in the collission.
Chateau Township blamed for accident over lack of stop sign
A Madison County woman says the Township of Chateau is to blame for a crash at a Pontoon Beach intersection.
Alton intersection accident causes injuries, suit claims
Darr A woman claims she sustained injuries after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way at an intersection and struck her vehicle.
Driver claims she was rear-ended on I-270 after slowing for construction
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her vehicle as she slowed for construction.
Matoesian dismisses slip and fall suit against Wal-Mart
DeFranco Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian on July 25 dismissed a woman's lawsuit against Wal-Mart.
CMC set in couple's case against bar owners
Cunningham Madison County Circuit Judge David Hylla on July 25 set a status conference in a case involving two Alton bars accused of over serving alcohol to a woman who allegedly got behind the wheel after drinking and crashed into a motorcyclist.