News from March 2012
An obese asbestos trial calendar is draining your tax dollars
Remember, back in the 1980s, how everyone was clamoring for an internet? Nobody knew exactly what it was because it didn't exist yet, but everyone wanted one, and that's why somebody finally invented it.
Attorneys react to Harrison's change to the 2013 asbestos docket
Fournie Local attorneys had mixed reactions after Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison put a stop to advance asbestos trial settings.
Reeg Lawyers LLC opens in northeast Missouri and Wichita
Reeg Reeg Lawyers, LLC, a St. Louis business and litigation defense law firm, has opened offices in Center, Mo. and Wichita, Kan.
Puddle of water leads to woman's personal injury claim
A woman has filed suit against the cleaning company that she claims left a puddle of water on the floor, causing her to fall and to sustain back injuries.
Hoelscher Interiors sues over unpaid loan
A Clinton County corporation has filed suit against the building group and man that it claims failed to repay it more than $50,000.
Harrison eliminates advance asbestos trial setting in Madison County
Harrison Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison has entered an order terminating the court's 2013 advance setting of asbestos trial weeks.
Fifth District rules in Buckles' asbestos legal malpractice case
Spomer The Fifth District Appellate Court has ruled in a Madison County asbestos legal malpractice case involving high profile lawyers and allegations of secret agreements with defendants and undisclosed fee-splitting arrangements with a national asbestos firm.
Brennan appeals $1.6 million judgment over Connors' settlement
Kionka Attorney Edward Brennan has appealed St. Clair County Associate Judge Andrew Gleeson's decision ordering him to pay former law partner Michael Constance $1.6 million in a dispute arising from a $10.5 million settlement reached with tennis star Jimmy Connors.
Lawyers in St. Stanislaus case say defense based argument on false premise
Scherrer Lawyers for the Polish Roman Catholic St. Stanislaus Parish of St. Louis say the defendant in their lawsuit is basing their argument on a false premise.
Lopinot awards $236K to man injured by fire poker
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St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot entered a judgment March 20 of $236,000 in favor of plaintiff James McDaniel and against defendant Chad Crank.
Philip Morris says Tillery doesn't come close to showing requirements for relief in Price
Hepler Lawyers for Philip Morris say that plaintiffs' arguments for reinstating a landmark $10.1 billion judgment arising out of a Madison County court have not come close to showing and "cannot show" they meet any of the requirements for relief.
Multi-car accident on Route 15 leads to injury suit
A man claims he experienced disability and disfigurement after a driver causing a multi-vehicle collision.
Head injuries claimed in motorcycle accident
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims rear-ended his motorcycle.
Green Mount Road rear-end accident causes injuries, suit says
Carey A couple has filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended their vehicle.
Accident on Route 3 exit ramp leads to suit
Winterscheidt A woman claims she suffered severe injuries after a driver struck the vehicle in which she rode.
Driver failed to keep proper lookout, suit claims
A man claims he sustained various injuries after a driver rear-ended his vehicle.
Motion to transfer hearing continued in worker's suit against Illinois Central
Kujawski St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot continued a hearing in a case against Illinois Central Railroad.
Family of murder victim sues alleged shooter who is free on bond
Sholar The family of man shot and killed during a birthday party at an Alton nightclub is asking the alleged shooter to pay more than $100,000.
Man claims HR company inaccurately labeled him as sex offender
A Madison County man has filed a defamation claim against an HR company he says inaccurately labeled him a sex offender and cost him a new job.
Village of Roxana piles on in benzene suit against Shell and others
Brandt The Village of Roxana claims it has lost out on substantial tax revenues and says its residents' health is in danger after a variety of oil refineries have allegedly contaminated the town's property and water.