News from 2012
Belleville Diocese faces another suit over alleged priest abuse
Weilmuenster An Illinois man has filed suit against the diocese that he says hired a former Catholic priest who has already settled numerous lawsuits for millions of dollars. In the lawsuit, the man alleges he was abused by the priest for six months.
Alleged almond eating, barge-watching driver fights lawsuit against her
Niehoff A driver accused of watching barges, eating almonds and causing an accident while driving responded to a lawsuit against her Monday.
She stated the plaintiff failed to state a claim or cause of action against her.
Madison County Asbestos Civil Docket : 8/13/2012
Monday, August 13
Bicyclist's case against driver settles on first day of trial
Beasley A long line of jurors ushered out of St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot's courtroom Monday afternoon after lawyers settled a bicyclist's personal injury case against a motorist.
ABA panel discusses class action lawsuits and their bad repuation
Karon CHICAGO - After the rule governing federal class actions was adopted in 1938, a constitutional lawyer who co-authored a treatise on federal practice and procedure commented that the rule made a "bold attempt" to encourage class action lawsuits.
Sholar demands inclusion in Labor Day parades
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Mouse in Mountain Dew saga comes to an end
A Madison County plaintiff who sued Pepsico after allegedly finding a mouse in a can of Mountain Dew has settled his 2009 lawsuit.
Should the government protect us from everything, including ourselves?
Fans of last year's hottest new TV show are looking forward to the fall premiere of the second season of Person of Interest. The show revolves around a computer genius who's created a machine that can predict violent crimes, but not precisely. In each episode, the geek and his tough-guy associate try to learn enough about the intended victim and the would-be perpetrator to allow them to intervene in time.
'Reality' Court TV vs. Court in Reality
Novak Courtroom proceedings have been a staple of television viewing from the early days of the industry. Trials capture the public's interest for the stories they tell about human relationships, society's norms, and complex questions about truth and justice.
Benjamin talks about Caperton; says there is 'no magic bullet' to judicial independence
Quince and Benjamin CHICAGO - Shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Caperton v. Massey, West Virginia Justice Brent Benjamin said attendants of a local judicial gathering asked him for his take on the court's blockbuster ruling.
Cueto resets status conference in lawsuit against Belleville bar
Darr St. Clair County Circuit Judge Lloyd Cueto on July 30 reset a status conference to Oct. 29 to allow parties to conduct further discovery in a woman's personal injury lawsuit against a Belleville bar.
Matoesian sets Oct. 9 trial date in med mal case stemming from '04 death
Newman Madison County Circuit Judge Andreas Matoesian has set an Oct. 9 trial date in a wrongful death lawsuit arising from the death of Tamara Greco who died May 7, 2004.
Rear-end accident on Route 161 leads to suit
A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims struck her stopped vehicle.
Failure to yield cited in Washington Park accident
Field A woman has filed suit against the driver who she claims failed to yield the right-of-way to her vehicle.
Multi-car crash on North Belt East causes serious injuries, suit says
A woman has filed suit against the drivers who she claims caused a multi-car collision.
Florida truck driver sues tractor trailer driver over I-64 rear-end accident
A Florida man claims he incurred medical costs after a driver struck his tractor trailer.
Video gaming is desperate new tax
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Say no to video gaming
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Passenger accuses driver of being under influence as car lands upside down
A St. Clair County woman says the driver of the car she was riding in was impaired when he went off the road in Centreville.
ISBA offers audio law ed programs in August
The following continuing legal education programs hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) will take place via telephone from 12 to 1 p.m. (CST) as follows: