News from September 2014
How many other 'Michael Cooks' contaminate our courts?
Moral character needs to be a primary consideration in the selection of jurists – and not only jurists, but all public figures, all persons in positions of authority, and all persons who might possibly be construed as role models.
Callis residency question complicates campaign; Husband: she has never been a 'resident of anywhere but Madison County'
Callis appeared at a "Meet the Candidates" event Sept. 15 in Edwardsville.
Tillery's team files brief under seal in Hale v. State Farm
TilleryFive high profile lawyers seeking confidentiality for documents in someone else’s lawsuit wrapped their argument in secrecy.Stephen Tillery, Brad Lakin, John Simmons, Jeff Cooper and Randall Bono sealed a brief they filed on Sept. 12, opposing a subpoena that State Farm served in a federal class action.State Farm served it on researcher Doug Wojcieszak, who did not assert any privilege of confidentialit
Yellow Dog, Weezy's and Decamp Junction sued over alleged assault
GlissonA man is suing three Madison County bars and one patron whom he says are responsible for an alleged assault. Brett Gillihan filed a lawsuit against Yellow Dog Saloon Inc., Weezy's Route 66, Decamp Junction Inc. and Timothy Hilyard on Sept. 8 in Madison County Circuit Court. On April 4, Gillihan alleges Hilyard was sold alcoholic beverages at Yellow Dog Saloon in Worden, Weezy's in Hamel and
Clarkson Eyecare accused of failing to diagnose macular detachment
KeckA patient is suing a Madison County optometrist and eye care clinic for allegedly failing to diagnose and treat a serious condition affecting his vision. Roger Watkins filed a complaint Sept. 5 in Madison County Circuit Court against optometrist Chad Baker, Erin Enright and Clarkson Eyecare Inc. of St. Louis. 3F Vision, doing business as Clarkson Eyecare of Illinois, also is named as a defendan
Woman suing Wood River and police officer over stalking allegations responds to defense motion to dismiss
JennettenA woman suing the City of Wood River and one of its polilce officers alleging stalking and harassment has responded to a defense motion to dismiss saying the complaint was timely filed and it does properly state a cause of action.Traci Quigley filed suit June 16 in Madison County Circuit Court against Jeremy Elliott, individually and as police officer, and the city.Her attorneys say that Elliott's
Heartland Dental accused of gender discrimination in Madison County suit
A Collinsville woman accuses Heartland Dental of discriminating against her because she was pregnant.
IJA promotes greater civics education
To the Editor:Today (Sept. 17) is the 227th year since 39 men signed the Constitution of the United States, on motion by Benjamin Franklin. The document, while grossly flawed, enjoyed "the advantage of their joint wisdom," as Franklin told the Convention, and, at the same time, reflected "their prejudices, their passions, their errors of opinions, their local interests, and their selfish views." Nevertheless,
Bethalto driver, bar accused of negligence in alleged drunk driving crash
A Wood River man is suing a Bethalto driver he says drove drunk and crashed into him and he is also suing the bar that allegedly served the driver alcohol.