News from January 2015
Defendants in tax sale lawsuit oppose motion seeking class certification
Defendants who are being sued over Madison County tax sales filed several oppositions against class certification, arguing that no formal motion seeking to establish a class even exists since the only two requests were withdrawn last month.
First Madison County jury verdict of 2015 results in a defense win
MudgeThe first jury verdict of 2015 was returned on Tuesday in favor of defendant Lueders Ross Agency in Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge’s courtroom.The two day trial began on Monday and reached verdict by 10:35 the next morning.The plaintiffs, Eureka Hampton and Rufis Jefferson, filed their two-count complaint in February 2012, alleging they purchased insurance coverage from Lueders but
Illinois' economic crisis requires local solutions
LucciSpringfield’s policy missteps have walked Illinois into a financial and economic crisis. As a result, statewide reform legislation is needed to breathe life back into the Illinois economy. In addition, local areas should step up to the plate to provide business-friendly solutions.Illinois’ anti-growth policies and slow job creation have held back local areas. In November, Illinois hit a state
Memorial Hospital sued by man using bike in physical therapy treatment
A man and his wife have filed suit against Protestant Memorial Medical Center, alleging the man suffered injuries while using an upright bike.James Shaw and Donna Shaw allege James Shaw was using an upright bike as part of the medical center's physical therapy services when he sustained various injuries.According to the complaint filed Dec. 17 in St. Clair County Circuit Court, James Shaw suffered
Passenger files lawsuit against driver who allegedly swerved off road
A passenger alleges she suffered serious and permanent injuries after a driver swerved off the road and struck a guardrail.
Woman alleges injuries in collision
A motorist has filed suit against the driver whom she alleges struck her vehicle.
'Hellhole' report stokes prejudice and fear
To the Editor:The intentionally distorted and deceptively titled ‘Judicial Hellhole Report’ has been re-packaged and rolled out once again by the American Tort Reform Association as part of ATRA’s ongoing campaign to stoke prejudice and fear, and warp public understanding of our legal system.ATRA is a major, well-funded front group working to undermine the civil justice system in order to help corporate