News from January 2022
Madison County civil docket Jan. 31-Feb. 4
Madison County judges Ruth and Smith have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jan. 31-Feb.4.
Investigation finds Illinois politicians packed extra pork into $45 billion plan
An investigation found $4 billion in funds to be doled out by politicians at their discretion, with Gov. J.B. Pritzker controlling half of it. The extra pork was packed into Illinois’ $45 billion infrastructure plan, including $144 million for Madigan friends – some who never asked for it.
Dugan threatens environmental lawyers with sanctions for attempting to deceive court
EAST ST. LOUIS – California lawyers suing the Army Corps of Engineers over management of the Mississippi River tried to deceive U.S. District Judge David Dugan, according to an order he signed on Jan. 22.
Granite City property owner sued after guest fell on steps
GRANITE CITY - A woman is suing the owner of a Granite City residence after she allegedly fell on steps that were in disrepair.
Mascoutah claims former city manager wiped iPhone and iPad after termination, destroyed records
BELLEVILLE – Mascoutah city council members claim former city manager Bradley Myers destroyed records and committed theft, and he claims they lost nothing.
Passengers sue over rear-end collision on interstate exit ramp
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is being sued for allegedly causing a rear-end collision on an I-55 exit ramp.
Subcircuit map: Republicans can't have it both ways
Here we go again…I am speaking of the anti-lawsuit, tort reform, gerrymandering and suppress the vote crowd, i.e. Republicans.
Suit alleges Sara Lee All Butter Pound Cake uses soybean oil instead of butter
EDWARDSVILE - A class action suit has been brought against Sara Lee Frozen Bakery for allegedly using soybean oil in its All Butter Pound Cake rather than butter.
Plaintiff with two suits over same incident wants California law to apply in SDIL: Damages can be recovered even if 99% at fault
EAST ST. LOUIS – Plaintiff Myron Sandoval of California, who sued in California and Illinois over a California accident, proposes to apply California law at trial in Illinois.
The M. Ann Hatch Award
The M. Ann Hatch Award.
Judge grants TRO in Haine’s lawsuit over gerrymandering of Madison County’s judiciary
SPRINGFIELD – A Sangamon County judge on Jan. 24 granted a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit State’s Attorney Tom Haine filed over the redistricting of Madison County’s judiciary.
Driver allegedly ran stop sign, caused collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a collision after running a stop sign at an intersection.
Vehicle owner allegedly allowed intoxicated man to drive home, causing fatal Highland crash
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing the owner of a vehicle who allegedly helped an intoxicated man into her car and then allowed him to drive home, resulting in a fatal Highland crash.
Passengers allege intoxicated driver caused Highland collision
EDWARDSVILLE - Two passengers are suing a woman who allegedly allowed her intoxicated husband to drive a vehicle and cause collision in Highland.
Illinois State’s Attorney files lawsuit to stop 'reckless' gerrymandering of circuit courts
The county, in fact, yearly earns a designation as one of the nation’s top “Judicial Hellholes,” by the American Tort Reform Association, a Washington D.C.-based group working to stem lawsuit abuse.
Johnston City: Plaintiff admits she was evading capture when K-9 was dispatched to duty
EAST ST. LOUIS – Johnston City challenges from the outset the credibility of Katherine Smith, who alleges excessive force against canine officer Asa McVicker at U.S. district court.
Mesh plaintiff continued litigating case against J&J six months after death
EAST ST. LOUIS – Larry Milligan of Johnston City died last May but continued to litigate against Johnson & Johnson in U.S. district court for six months.
McGlynn denies remand in suit against Enfamil maker Mead Johnson
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn rejected Madison County jurisdiction in a wrongful death suit against Mead Johnson on Jan. 20, finding attorney David Cates of Swansea incorrectly identified the defendant as an Illinois business.
Suit alleges motorist ran stop sign, caused Olive Township collision
EDWARDSVILLE - A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly running a stop sign in Olive Township and causing a collision.
Bost Introduces Bill to Strengthen Va Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programs
Bost Introduces Bill to Strengthen Va Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programs.