News from December 2016
Dental system manufacturer denies liability in dentist’s suit
The manufacturer of a system used to make dental products denies liability in a dentist’s lawsuit alleging dental crowns failed to perform properly.
Consumer alleges debt collector damaged credit rating on paid debt
Consumer accuses Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc. of false representationEDWARDSVILLE — A consumer is suing Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc., a debt collector, citing alleged unlawful collection and credit reporting practices.Lyndsi K.
Madison Cartage claims California company owes more than $80,000 for services
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison business alleges a California company has not paid for trucking services provided.
Woman files Dram Shop suit over collision with intoxicated driver
EDWARDSVILLE – A motorist has filed suit against another driver and a bar after an accident in Collinsville.
Motorist alleges intoxicated woman drove wrong way, caused crash on I-255
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County man alleges he was injured when an intoxicated driver on Interstate 255 struck him because she was traveling the wrong way.
Driver sued for allegedly causing Collinsville collision
EDWARDSVILLE – A Madison County couple alleges a Maryville motorist struck the husband's vehicle, which caused him to strike another vehicle.
Mac’s Time-Out denies liability in patron’s trip and fall suit
An Alton bar denies liability and argues a patron failed to keep a proper lookout when he allegedly fell on an unmarked step.
Madison County foreclosures Dec. 12-19
There were 13 foreclosures in Madison County from Dec. 12-19.
St. Clair County foreclosures Dec. 2-15
There were 21 foreclosures in St. Clair County from Dec. 2-15.
St. Clair County real estate Dec. 1-7
A Freeburg home sold for $480,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Dec. 1-7.
Madison County civil docket Dec. 28
Madison County Circuit Judge William Mudge is the only judge with a hearing scheduled on the civil docket for the week of Dec. 28.
Seventh Circuit denies review of Herndon's certification of $7.6 billion case against State Farm
CHICAGO – The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has denied State Farm's petition for review of a class certification order over its role in the election of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier more than 12 years ago.
New report confirms need for lawsuit reform in Illinois
While many Illinois businesses continue to struggle, a new recently released report shows the lawsuit industry is alive and well in Illinois.
Oral arguments heard in Ford's jurisdictional appeal; Sides point to Daimler for guidance
Oral arguments were heard in the Fifth District Appellate Court on Ford Motor Company’s jurisdictional challenge in a Florida asbestos plaintiff’s lawsuit filed in Madison County Circuit Court.
Fifth District directs LeChien to review order extending AFSCME contract
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien must review his order extending the union contract of 38,000 state employees in light of a state agency’s opposite decision, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Dec. 16.
Business development: Planning for competition in the new year
What is your business plan for 2017? How do you plan to attract or push new clients to your firm? If you are like many firms, you have no formal plan. You rely on referrals and word-of-mouth recommendations because, after all, you’re good at what you do. Right?
‘Show Me Your Lawsuit State’ tops ATRA’s Judicial Hellholes list
The Metro-East St. Louis region joined the ranks yet again as this year’s worst jurisdictions, with St. Louis topping the American Tort Reform Association’s Judicial Hellholes list and Madison and St. Clair Counties ranking sixth in the nation. ATRA, however, praised Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs’ recent revised case management order governing the Madison County asbestos docket.
You can't handle the truth!
Clinton lost because she was conceited, condescending and crooked. Case closed.
Asbestos litigation documentary shines light on abuses; Film depicts business owner's struggle to get out of meritless suit
A documentary set to premiere this week scrutinizes the cottage industry of asbestos litigation.
Questions of judicial ethics woven into history of St. Clair County
Following his defeat of incumbent Democrat chief judge John Baricevic last month, newly elected Republican Circuit Judge Ronald Duebbert is off to a rough start.