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OPINION: New report ranks Metro-East one of the nation’s worst 'Judicial Hellholes'
The Metro-East, internationally known as a favorite destination for out-of-state personal injury lawyers and plaintiffs looking to cash in playing the lawsuit lottery, has cemented its status as the “Lawsuit Abuse Capital of the U.S.” with Madison County being named today to a list of the nation’s “Worst Judicial Hellholes.”
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Report calls Metro East area 'lawsuit abuse capital of the US'
An American Tort Reform Foundation report has reaffirmed the Metro-East’s status as the “lawsuit abuse capital of the U.S.,” with nearby Madison County being named among the nation’s “worst judicial hellholes.”
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Watchdog: Southern Illinois voters rule personal-injury lawyer lobby out of order
Demonstrating their preference for judges and legislators unafraid of personal-injury attorneys’ clout, Illinois voters made their views on the matter of lawsuit abuse abundantly clear on Election Day, a state watchdog group said.
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I-LAW encourages voters to pay attention to upcoming judicial races
Voters are being encouraged to educate themselves on judicial candidates running for election and judges running for retention during this week of "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness," especially those who have personal injury litigation backgrounds or who receive campaign contributions from personal injury interests.
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Trial lawyers donated more than $35 million to Illinois politicians over 15 years
Campaign contributions by trial lawyers to Illinois politicians and judges came to more than $35.25 million in the past 15 years and most of it didn't go through the state's Trial Lawyers Association, according to a new study.
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Millions in tax dollars lost to lawsuits in Madison and St. Clair County, I-LAW study finds
A new I-LAW study states that from 2010 to 2014, the St. Clair and Madison County governments spent a combined total of $17.1 million defending themselves against lawsuits.