Article - June 13, 2008 - St. Clair Report

Chiropractor dismisses one of 12 class actions

By Steve Korris

Chiropractor Lawrence Shipley has dismissed one of 12 class actions the Lakin Law Firm filed on his behalf against insurers in Madison County circuit court.

Circuit Judge Andy Matoesian signed an order May 21 at Shipley's request, shutting down a suit against Continental Insurance.

Computer woes at the circuit clerk's office prevented examination of the order.

Shipley has dismissed half the suits he filed in 2003 and 2004, claiming insurers improperly reduced payouts on his bills for treating accident victims.

In some cases Shipley teamed with plaintiff Mark Eavenson, who eventually surpassed him by filing about 25 class actions.

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