News from 2014
Difference in litigating asbestos cases in federal court? They have to be 'worked up,' lawyers say
ST. LOUIS – Since asbestos cases have found their way back into federal courts across the nation, attorneys from both sides of the asbestos litigation field have agreed that litigating in district courts is nothing to be afraid of.
Sometimes, procrastination is the best policy
When Congress or a state assembly is closely divided and neither party can pass legislation desired by constituents, it's common to hear frustrated partisans complain about “gridlock.” They say the word with a snarl, like it's some kind of contagion or something foul they've stepped in accidentally.
Illinois Supreme Court agrees to review Price v. Philip Morris
TilleryThe Illinois Supreme Court will once again weigh in on the Madison County case over cigarette labeling that has been smoldering in the state’s courts for more than a decade.The justices today granted Philip Morris’ petition for leave to appeal the April ruling from the Fifth District Appellate Court, which reversed the lower court and effectively reinstated the $10.1 billion verdict in the lawsuit
Woman blames rheumatologist for husband's death
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St. Clair County man files suit over rear-end crash
A St. Clair County man says he was hurt when he was rear-ended while driving in East St. Louis.
Mother of boy killed by car sues driver, man supervising son
Bruce R. CookA St. Clair County mother is suing a driver and the man who was allegedly supervising her son when he was hit and killed by a car.Melissa Yarber, as special administrator of the Estate of Logan Steven Adams, filed suit Sept. 9 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Jessica R. Patton and Brandon Adams.Yarber says her son was with Adams on June 29. The two were playing outside in the
Sidewalk distraction ruling cut down by high court; 100-year-old tree too significant to die, stands
SPRINGFIELD – All seven Illinois Supreme Court Justices immunized the city of Centralia from a trip and fall suit, reversing appellate judges who found it worthy of trial.
Dispatches from 'Madiganistan'
To the Editor:
Landmarks Boulevard accident is subject of suit
A Madison County man is accused of causing a crash while driving in Alton.
Alton accident suit seeks $50K in damages
A man is suing the driver of car that allegedly crashed into him on an Alton road.