News from 2012
Illinois Chamber supports group aimed at judicial reform
Doug Whitley Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Doug Whitley announced the Chamber's support of the grassroots organization "Citizens for Judicial Integrity."
McGlynn endorsed by Illinois Chamber in race for Fifth District
At an endorsement press conference State Rep. Paul Evans (R-O'Fallon), Judge Stephen McGlynn, State Rep. Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) and Illinois Chamber President Doug Whitley. The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Republican candidate Stephen McGlynn for the Fifth District Appellate Court.
St. Anthony's Health Center named in new suit
The wife of a recently deceased man claims a doctor at St. Anthony's Health Center failed to appropriately treat her husband for breathing problems and for malnutrition, allowing him to die.
Gateway Regional sued by patient who claims she developed MRSA
A woman has filed suit against Gateway Regional Medical Center, claiming she suffered from MRSA after doctors failed to adequately treat an abscess following surgery.
Maryville Manor worker claims retaliatory discharge after comp claim
A former nursing home employee claims she lost her job in retaliation for her filing of workers' compensation benefits and for her reports of potential neglect.
Olin worker claims she was fired for refusing to return to work on doctor's orders
Blasi A Madison County woman claims her employer fired her after she refused to return to work upon doctor's orders.
Burkart: Napp should double check facts
To the Editor:
Illinois Chamber to endorse non-retention campaign of 'Citizens for Judicial Integrity'
Whitley The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be supporting the efforts of Citizens for Judicial Integrity, a group that is campaigning against the retention of four Madison County circuit judges.
Madison County Civil Docket : 10/8 - 10/12/2012
Tuesday, October 9
Former employee sues Madison County State's Attorney's Office, claims discrimination
Gibbons A former assistant state's attorney has sued Madison County and its prosecutor's office, claiming that her disability played "a motivating factor" in her termination.
Attorney in discrimination case against SIUE requests to withdraw
Short The attorney for an East Alton man who has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has requested to withdraw as counsel for his client.
Pedestrian's battery lawsuit settles Friday before Monday trial
A pedestrian's battery lawsuit against the driver who hit him and against the bar that served alcohol to the man who struck him settled Friday.
Passenger says she was injured in Edwardsville accident
Beljanski A Madison County woman says she was hurt when the car she was riding in was rear-ended at an Edwardsville intersection.
I-LAW's 'Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week' to focus on judicial elections
Akin MARION - Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch (I-LAW) is joining with mayors and community leaders this week for a statewide public education tour to promote "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week" and this year's theme of "Good Judges Matter," according to the group's executive director Travis Akin.
Shopping for lawsuits with Julie Wheeler
Do you ever wonder how plaintiffs get the ideas for some of the crazy lawsuits written about in this publication? Do plaintiffs come up with the ideas or do they get help from elsewhere?
Fifth District affirms Gleeson, reverses McGlynn on summary judgment rulings in legal malpractice suit
Chapman The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed the dismissal of Madison County Circuit Judge Richard Tognarelli, his former law partner and their now-defunct firm as defendants in a legal malpractice complaint.
Legal advice clinic has helped 161 residents since its inception
The legal advice clinic in the Madison County Library has completed 50 more appointments for low income residents from July through September.
Plaintiff awarded $2 million verdict against Bethalto Pizza, Imo's, files new suit
Armbruster A Madison County man who won a $2 million jury verdict last December from Bethalto Pizza and Imo's Franchising has filed another suit against the pizza delivery driver who he claims drove too fast and failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision.