News from 2012
A lesson in economics from Jimmy John Liautaud
Americans who watched the first presidential debate Wednesday night learned several interesting things. For one, President Barack Obama, though he may be an orator of sorts, is not much of a debater. The leader of the world's most prosperous and powerful country seemed lost without his teleprompter.
So you want to be considered an expert in your field of practice?
Grandone Do you have years of law experience? Do you have an in-depth knowledge of the law you practice? Have you had many trials to hone your skills? Did you graduate with honors? What about your clients? Are they satisfied enough to recommend you?
Cason files amended JIB complaint against opponent
Cason St. Clair County Associate Judge Laninya Cason has filed an amended complaint with the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board against her opponent in next month's circuit judge race.
Injuries claimed in Granite City accident
A woman claims she endured disability and disfigurement after a driver failed to yield the right-of-way at a traffic control device and struck her vehicle.
Third Circuit judges running for retention receive 'Recommended' ratings in ISBA poll
Callis Four judges seeking retention in the Third Judicial Circuit were rated "Recommended" in a poll of local lawyers and conducted by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA).
Woman sues after tire bounces across interstate and into truck
A woman has filed suit against the driver of a vehicle that lost a tire and crashed into the truck in which she was riding.
Pradaxa MDL now includes 120 cases; Herndon sets bellwether trials for 2014
Herndon Chief Judge David Herndon issued a handful of orders this week relating to multi district litigation over Pradaxa.
Romney might win
Presser Wednesday night, after the first 2012 Presidential debate, I wrote, "I have hope again for the first time in a long time that Romney might win."
Couple sues driver after I-270 rear-end collision
Gavin A husband and wife have filed suit against the driver who they claim rear-ended their vehicle.
Madison County Veterans' Treatment Court awarded nearly $200K
Callis A two-year enhancement grant was awarded to the Madison County Veterans Treatment Court for $199,105 through the Department of Justice, Office of Justice programs.
Driver says he was fired in retaliation for work comp claim
A former tractor driver claims he lost his job after he sustained injuries in a collision that was not his fault.
Parent says child bullied at Collinsville middle school; Damages sought for girl's broken tail bone
The mother of a middle school student has filed suit against her daughter's school district, alleging it failed to protect her daughter from bullies, causing her daughter to break her tail bone.
Fifth District reverses Lopinot in O'Fallon residential flooding case
Goldenhersh The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed St. Clair County Associate Judge Vincent Lopinot who had dismissed a complaint against the city of O'Fallon and a home builder over flooding allegedly caused by the development of Cambridge Condominiums.
Federal magistrate and jury find plaintiff misrepresented origin of injuries in Jones Act suit
Nienhuis A client of Alton attorneys Roy Dripps and Charles Armbruster was hit with a $97,110 judgment in federal court after a magistrate found the plaintiff misrepresented the origin of his injuries in a Jones Act suit against his employer.
Alton police officers found not negligent in excessive force case
A federal jury has found in favor of two Alton police officers who were accused of excessive force against a man who allegedly became distraught following his wife's death.
Judges plan to continue campaigning as anti-retention gets under way
Whitley Three of the four Madison County judges up for retention in November said a recently announced anti-retention effort will not change their campaigns.
'Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week' emphasizes importance of judicial elections
Akin October is a busy month. More than 20 different organizations celebrate either an awareness week or an awareness month during the month of October.
Ruth sets trial date in bank's claim couple damaged foreclosed home
Ruth Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth on Sept. 26 scheduled a non-jury trial in a bank's case against an Edwardsville couple for allegedly disconnecting their sump pump and leaving basement windows open after their home was foreclosed.
Plaintiff to comply with discovery in case against Jimmy John's shop owner
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge granted a defense motion to compel in a man's lawsuit against Jimmy John's.
Walgreen's dismissed from woman's lawsuit over falling Jell-O incident
Ohl A woman suing a Granite City pharmacy has filed a motion for voluntary dismissal of one of the defendants in the lawsuit.