News from March 2012
Chain of Rocks Bridge accident leads to suit
A Madison County man and his mother have filed a lawsuit claiming they were hit from behind by a semi-truck while they were stalled on a Chouteau Township bridge.
A class action with no class and no action
Seven years is a pretty long time. It's 84 months, 364 weeks, or 2,556 days--2,557 days if two leap years happen to intervene.
Judicial ethics discussed Friday at GOP meeting in O'Fallon
Evans Occasionally, a judge has bad judgment, according to State Rep. Dwight Kay, (R-Glen Carbon.)
Marissa couple sues Emerson Electric over crash
A couple from Marissa is suing an employee of a Chicago electrical company for allegedly causing a crash in Fayetteville.
Evans takes swing at Weber over asbestos referral fee; Weber says Evans is 'desperate'
Evans With just days to go before the March 20 primary election, State Rep. Paul Evans (R-O'Fallon) took a big swing at rival Don Weber of Troy claiming he accepted asbestos referral fees from the SimmonsCooper law firm several years ago while on the public payroll.
Wharton vacancy: Fohne Keeley has fund-raising advantage over Cruse
Cruse An infusion of cash into Democrat Zina Cruse's campaign for circuit judge in the 20th Judicial Circuit doesn't come close to rival Anne Fohne Keeley's self-funded crusade, but the names of Cruse's contributors reads sort of like a "who's who" list.
Madison County receives approval for cameras in criminal court rooms
News cameras will be allowed in Madison County criminal courts for the first time under a pilot program approved unanimously by Illinois Supreme Court Justices.
Mudge rules against Syngenta in 'trade secret' document issue; Admonishes defendant for mislabeling emails for privilege sake
Mudge Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge ruled that certain defense documents in a proposed class action against atrazine-maker Syngenta are not confidential trade secrets.
I-LAW to hold discussion on judicial reform
Kay A legal watchdog group and local law makers will participate in a panel discussion on a bill dealing with campaign donations to judges at noon Friday at Ravenelli's Restaurant in O'Fallon.
Hertz says courthouse security will be reviewed in light of Texas shooting
Nick Wehrle, 17, of Alton passed through security swiftly on Thursday. His tennis shoes and gym clothes did not set off the metal detector, allowing him to pass through easily. A shooting Wednesday outside a Texas courthouse that left one person dead and three injured prompted Madison County Sheriff Robert Hertz to question whether recent security enhancements here are sufficient.
What it means to be Catholic
Hopkins In the end, to be Catholic means in part to be in the secular world, but not necessarily part of it. It means that no matter any practical, monetary or temporary advantage a governmental action which is in opposition to established core beliefs cannot be supported or reconciled. It means that elected officials who support such obscenities must be defeated.
Attorneys trade accusations of manipulating asbestos courts
Behrens Whether non-settling defendants in Madison County asbestos cases are entitled to know set-offs prior to trial is subject to interpretation - with plaintiff and defense bars trading barbs that their opponents want to "game" the system.
Driver claims injuries in Homer Adams Parkway accident
A westbound driver on Homer Adams Parkway in Alton claims he suffered injuries when another driver crashed into the rear of his vehicle.
Crowder fundraiser to be held at Lewis & Clark Community College
Crowder Madison County Circuit Court Judge Barbara Crowder's campaign committee is hosting a fund-raiser at the Lewis & Clark Community College on March 28.
Injuries claimed in Alton accident seven years ago
A woman injured in a rear-end accident nearly seven years ago in Alton has filed suit in Madison County Circuit Court.
Washington University and Barnes-Jewish named in med mal complaint
The husband of woman who died of cancer is suing the St. Louis hospital that allegedly misdiagnosed her disease.
Mother claims son developed intestinal parasites in suit against ESL Housing Authority
An East St. Louis mother says a known sewage problem at a government-owned apartment complex caused her son to get sick.
Belleville Wendy's sued over woman's parking lot injuries
A woman who allegedly tripped over a curb is suing the Belleville fast food restaurant she says is to blame for her injuries.
Madison County asbestos firms file more suits in St. Louis
Angelides ST. LOUIS - An additional four asbestos cases have been added to the docket in St. Louis Circuit Court.
Motion to dismiss second amended complaint filed in woman's suit over Jaguar insurance
Defendant Tara Burgess on Monday moved to dismiss a plaintiff's second amended complaint in a woman's case against the insurance agent she claims failed to secure an insurance policy for her Jaguar.