Carlson Law Blog

As noted in a prior post, Wal-Mart has issued a voluntary recall for a GE 14 cup food processor, model number 169203.   The food processor may operate without its lid in place, contrary to the product’s design.  Importantly, standards governing the manufacture and design of food processors provide that the food processors should not operate without the lid in place.  A new article concerning a lawsuit filed concerning this matter was recently published.  A copy to the link appears below.

Another Hand Injury Suit Filed

If you or a family member have been injured due to a defective product, contact Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC,  at 800-338-3352 to explore your legal options.  Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC handles product liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, and auto accidents in Edwardsville and surrounding towns including, Granite City, Alton, Collinsville, Highland, Troy, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Wood River, Belleville,  O’Fallon, Fairview Heights, Cahokia, East St. Louis and other communities in Madison and St. Clair County, Illinois.

On May 25, 2011, Wal-Mart stores issued a recall for a GE branded 14 cup food processor marketed exclusively for sale at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.  The voluntary recall was issued after 24 reports of the food processor operating without the lid on it.  The product is supposed to have an interlock system that prevents it from operating when the safety lid is not in place.  There were also 34 reports of the unit smoking and 3 reports of fires.  A link to the Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall for the Model 169203 can be found below.

CSPC Food Processor Recall

If you or a family member have been injured due to a defective product, contact Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC,  at 800-338-3352 to explore your legal options.  Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC handles product liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, and auto accidents in Edwardsville and surrounding towns including, Granite City, Alton, Collinsville, Highland, Troy, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Wood River, Belleville,  O’Fallon, Fairview Heights, Cahokia, East St. Louis and other communities in Madison and St. Clair County, Illinois.

As noted in previous posts, the law firms of Carlson & Carlson, P.C., and Byron, Gerber, Petri, & Kalb, LLC merged in July 2010.  The result of the merger was the creation of a new firm, Byron, Carlson, Petri, & Kalb, LLC.  Recently, the Edwardsville Intelligencer published an article concerning the combined talents of Jon Carlson and Nicholas Byron at the firm.  A link to read the article is posted below.

Legal Friends Still Fighting for Justice

If you or a family member have been injured in an automobile or trucking accident, contact Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC at 800-338-3352 to explore your legal options.  Eric Carlson and Jon Carlson of Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC handle product liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and auto accidents in Edwardsville and surrounding towns including, Granite City, Alton, Collinsville, Highland, Troy, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Wood River, Belleville,  O’Fallon, Fairview Heights, Cahokia, East St. Louis and other communities in Madison and St. Clair County, Illinois.

As posted in September, the law firms of Carlson & Carlson, P.C. and Byron, Gerber, Petri & Kalb, LLC merged in July 2010.  The end result was the new firm, Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC.  Recently, the Edwardsville Intelligencer published an article concerning the merger of the two firms, and a profile about the firm’s members and associates.  A link to the article is posted below.

Firm Moves Into New Office

If you or a family member have been injured in an automobile or trucking accident, contact Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC at 800-338-3352 to explore your legal options.  Eric Carlson and Jon Carlson of Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC handle product liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and auto accidents in Edwardsville and surrounding towns including, Granite City, Alton, Collinsville, Highland, Troy, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Wood River, Belleville,  O’Fallon, Fairview Heights, Cahokia, East St. Louis and other communities in Madison and St. Clair County, Illinois.

On November 17, 2010, a Madison County Jury in Edwardsville, Illinois found in favor of Plaintiffs, Tom and Betty Edwards, and Slay Transportation, in their claim against Millstadt Rendering Company and Gary Collier.    The case was tried by Eric and Jon Carlson on behalf of Tom and Betty Edwards, and Joseph Swift and Michael Ward for Slay Transportation.  This was the second significant verdict for Eric and Jon Carlson in two months.  This case involved an accident at 3:30 a.m. when the defendants’ truck crossed the median and came to rest in Mr. Edwards lane of travel.  The jury awarded all plaintiffs a total of $3.4 million dollars. 

An article concerning the trial can be found by clicking on the link below.

Jury Finds for Plaintiffs in Truck Crash Case

If you or a family member have been injured in an automobile or trucking accident, contact Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC at 800-338-3352 to explore your legal options.  Eric Carlson and Jon Carlson of Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC handles product liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and auto accidents in Edwardsville and surrounding towns including, Granite City, Alton, Collinsville, Highland, Troy, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Wood River, Belleville,  O’Fallon, Fairview Heights, Cahokia, East St. Louis and other communities in Madison and St. Clair County, Illinois.

Recently the American Association for Justice wrote an article discussing the case of Schur v. LA Weight Loss that was recently resolved in Madison County, Illinois.  This case involved dietary supplements and liver failure.  A copy of the article can be found below.

Schur AAJ Article

If you or a family member have been injured due to a defective product, contact Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC at 800-338-3352 to explore your legal options.  Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC handles product liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, and auto accidents in Edwardsville and surrounding towns including, Granite City, Alton, Collinsville, Highland, Troy, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Wood River, Belleville,  O’Fallon, Fairview Heights, Cahokia, East St. Louis and other communities in Madison and St. Clair County, Illinois.

On July 15, 2010, the law firms of Carlson & Carlson, P.C., and Byron, Gerber, Petri, & Kalb, LLC, merged to form the new law firm of Byron, Carlson, Petri, & Kalb, LLC.  Both firms moved from their old locations to a brand new building located at 411 St. Louis Street, Edwardsville, Illinois.  A copy of the announcement describing the new firm is attached below.  A new website for the new firm will be coming shortly.

Merger Information

On Friday, September 17, 2010, a Madison County, Illinois jury found in favor of Plaintiff Guy Webb in his case against the Union Pacific Railroad for injuries he sustained at a rural railroad crossing.  The case was tried by Jon Carlson, Eric Carlson, and Retired Madison County Judge, Nicholas Byron.  This was the first case tried to verdict by the law firm of Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC.  Links for two news articles concerning the case have been posted below:

Jury Awards $2.5 million in Train Case

Jury Awards more than $2.5 million in Union Pacific train truck case

If you or a family member have been injured in an automobile or trucking accident, contact Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC at 800-338-3352 to explore your legal options.  Eric Carlson and Jon Carlson of Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC handles product liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and auto accidents in Edwardsville and surrounding towns including, Granite City, Alton, Collinsville, Highland, Troy, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Wood River, Belleville,  O’Fallon, Fairview Heights, Cahokia, East St. Louis and other communities in Madison and St. Clair County, Illinois.

On Friday, September 17, 2010, a Madison County, Illinois jury returned a verdict in favor of Guy Webb against the Union Pacific Railroad .  The verdict was returned after a week long trial.  Mr. Guy Webb was represented by Jon Carlson, Eric Carlson, & Nick Byron of the law firm of Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb, LLC.  A link to a story about the case can be found at:

http://www.madisonrecord.com/news/229783-jurors-award-more-than-2.5-million-in-union-pacific-train-truck-case-award-reduced-by-half

Today, February 4, 2010, the Illinois Supreme Court released its long awaited opinion on the constitutionality of caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.  In a 4 to 2 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court determined that $500,000 limit for individual physicians and $1,000,000 limit for hospitals violated the separation of powers clause in the Illinois Constitution.  In reaching this decision the Court noted that just because “everybody is doing it” when referring to other states’s that have upheld caps, this is hardly the litmus test for the constitutionality of a statute.  Congratulations to the lawyer’s that litigated this case and to the Illinois Trial Lawyer’s Association and the constitutional challenge committee for their hard work.

Lebron v. Gottlieb (Ill. Sup. Ct. Feb 4, 2010)

If you or a family member have been injured due to medical malpractice, contact Carlson & Carlson, P.C. at 800-338-3352 to explore your legal options.  Carlson & Carlson handles product liability, personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and auto accidents in Edwardsville and surrounding towns including, Granite City, Alton, Collinsville, Highland, Troy, Bethalto, Glen Carbon, Wood River, Belleville,  O’Fallon, Fairview Heights, Cahokia, East St. Louis and other communities in Madison and St. Clair County, Illinois