News from September 2016
Trial bar contributions in congressional race are significant
The Illinois Civil Justice League’s recent report detailing campaign contributions to Illinois politicians and judges shows the magnitude of the trial bar’s influence in state government and the courts.
Patient opposes transfer; Says he won't get fair trial in Macoupin County
Story CopyA patient opposes transfer to Macoupin County in his medical malpractice case, arguing that the physician is a “pillar to the Carlinville community” and will likely get a biased trial.
ITLA: ICJL report is 'another silly study'
The First Amendment protects the Illinois Civil Justice League’s right to call its tired and misleading 16-page propaganda piece a “study” if it wishes, but that makes it no more a work of credible research than calling a Corolla a Ferrari makes the Toyota a sports car.
Appellate court reverses St. Clair County auto accident verdict in favor of defendant
The Fifth District Appellate Court has reversed the judgment of a St. Clair County jury and ordered a new trial for an auto mechanic injured in a rear-end accident in 2013.
Clinton, Kasper, and the art of hair-splitting
“It depends upon what the meaning of the word 'is' is.” When Bill Clinton uttered that whopper, he made it clear to anyone who still had any doubts that he could split hairs as finely as the most conniving lawyer alive and had no qualms about doing so, if that was the means necessary to achieve his ends.
Wexford Health Sources seeks to transfer malpractice case to Montgomery County
Wexford Health Sources seeks to transfer a man’s wrongful death suit alleging a woman died as a result of an allergic reaction.
Home Depot says customer assumed risks of using automatic door in personal injury suit
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson scheduled a mandatory status conference after Home Depot denied liability in a customer’s class action lawsuit alleging an automatic door closed on him.
Family member blames Granite City landlord for relative's death
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a Granite City landlord, alleging her negligence led to a fire that killed a relative of the plaintiff.
Children blame Walsh Construction for father's death working on Blanchette Bridge
&&&EDWARDSVILLE — Two siblings are suing a Madison County construction company, alleging the defendant's negligence caused the death of the plaintiffs' father.
Illinois bill backlog expected to reach $14 billion
Illinois’ unpaid bills could reach new highs by summer 2017.
Metro passenger rejects settlement, arbitration award in suit alleging prosthetic eye popped out of his head
After requesting mediation, a Metro passenger has rejected a $3,000 arbitration award in a suit alleging his eye popped out of his head when the train doors closed on him as he was exiting.
Former biology professor pleads guilty to illegally exporting elephant ivory
Former biology teacher Elizabeth Alton of Troy illegally exported elephant ivory, according to a guilty plea she entered in federal court on Aug. 30.
Madison County real estate Aug. 19-25
A Maryville home sold for $555,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Aug. 19-25.
Hillary Clinton not qualified to be President
Hillary has been in politics, with Bill for more than 30 years. There is no way in this world that her claims of being unable to recall some of the questions she was asked by the FBI can be true.
Railroad worker alleges exposure to creosote and solar radiation
BELLEVILLE — A railroad employee is suing Union Pacific, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Patient alleges medical care providers failed to timely diagnose condition
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County husband and wife are suing medical care providers, alleging their negligence caused the wife to sustain pain and suffering.
Woman sues over slip and fall in Belleville pub
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville woman is suing a local pub operator, alleging its negligence caused the plaintiff to sustain injuries.
ICJL report 'Justice for Sale' shows trial lawyer contributions topped $35 million in 15 years
A new study published by the Illinois Civil Justice League shows that campaign contributions from trial lawyers to Illinois politicians and judges topped $35.25 million during the past 15 years.
Madison County civil docket Sept. 12-15
There are 22 cases with hearings scheduled for the week of Sept. 12-15
Madison County asbestos motion docket Sept. 12-14
The asbestos motion docket for Madison County will be held at 9 a.m. on Sept. 12 in Associate Judge Stephen Stobbs' courtroom, room 327, at the Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville.