News from May 2012
Matoesian denies plaintiff's request to prohibit media contact
Betz Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian on Friday denied plaintiff James Greco's request to prohibit media contact in a wrongful death lawsuit against an Alton doctor.
Doctor's deposition taken in delivery driver's case against hospital
Smith A letter certifying that an evidence deposition of Dr. Lyndon Gross was taken was filed May 1 in Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth's court regarding a delivery driver's lawsuit against Gateway Regional Medical Center.
I-LAW and local leaders join together to host 'Create Jobs, Not Lawsuits' public forum
Akin A national survey of CEOs from Chief Executive Magazine was just released and the State of Illinois is ranked the third worst state in the country to do business. Only New York and California fared worse than the Land of Lincoln.
Appellate court candidate forum is canceled
An appellate court candidate forum scheduled today in Belleville has been canceled.
Williams Venker & Sanders named a 2012 'Go-To' firm
ST. LOUIS – Williams Venker & Sanders LLC was recently recognized as a "2012 Go-To Law Firm for the Top 500 Companies," for its work in litigation and labor and employment.
Glenn Davis joins HeplerBroom as partner; Austin Moore joins as associate
Davis ST. LOUIS – Glenn E. Davis has joined HeplerBroom LLC in the St. Louis office as a partner.
Bike rider sues Agency for Community Transit claiming trail ended abruptly
Unsell A man claims he fell more than 10 feet when he tumbled off a road while riding on his bicycle, mistakenly believing the road ended in a bike trail.
'Injustice' producer joins state legislator for showing
Kay While Madison and St. Clair counties are not subjects of a film about "greed and corruption in America's lawsuit industry," perhaps someday they will be.
Provena decision could have 'chilling effect' on hospitals, lawmaker says
Clayborne A two-year-old Illinois Supreme Court decision that snatched the property tax exemption from a central Illinois hospital could have a "chilling effect" on all state hospitals, says an area lawmaker.
Lopinot resets officer's suit against East St. Louis
Wagner St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot reset a status conference on April 30 for June 25 in a former police officer's case against the City of East St. Louis.
Fifth District upholds O'Malley in forum decision; Spomer says he hopes for law eradicating forum shopping
Spomer An appellate court judge says he would favor law eradicating forum shopping by limiting venue to the county or counties where the action takes place.
Status conference reset to July 16 in case against Lakin
A status conference was held April 30 in St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot's courtroom in a civil lawsuit that five years ago launched a federal investigation of Thomas Lakin.
Baxmeyer Construction to depose witness in case of water damaged furniture
Ruth Baxmeyer Construction Co. will depose Mark Leezy, corporate representative of Fredman Brothers Furniture Co. and Home Furniture LLC, on May 16 in a Madison County case involving water damaged furniture.
Madison County Asbestos Motion Docket: 5/7 - 5/11/2012
Friday, May 11
Madison County Asbestos Jury Docket : 5/7- 5/11/2012
Monday, May 7
Woman claims driver turned in front of her at Cahokia intersection
A St. Clair County woman says she and her son were hurt in a crash caused by another driver who allegedly turned in front of her at a Cahokia intersection.
Non-functioning signal light contributed to crash on Horseshoe Lake Road, suit says
A man has filed suit against the driver who he claims failed to yield the right-of-way at an intersection, causing a collision.
I-270 accident is subject of suit
A man claims he sustained injuries after a driver collided with his vehicle on the interstate.
Driver claims she was rear-ended in heavy fog
A St. Clair County woman says she and her son were hurt when they were rear-ended by another driver who allegedly failed to see their car through heavy fog.
Illinois Route 15 rear end accident causes injuries, suit says
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims rear-ended her.