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Sunday, September 22, 2019

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From Cook County Record

'Political questions': Judges duck thorny IL constitutional issues, but how much free rein should IL pols have?

By Jonathan Bilyk | 1 day ago

Judges in Illinois have allowed the state government and Cook County avoid challenges to their spending power under the state constitution. But should they have?

Federal Court

SLU opposes motion to remand med mal suit to St. Clair County

By Record News | Sep 20, 2019

EAST ST. LOUIS – St. Louis University counsel Timothy Richards countered lawyer Tom Keefe’s argument for St. Clair County jurisdiction in a medical malpractice suit by declaring, “Both parts of this incredible argument are wrong.”

State Court

Belleville attorney Moore enters appearance for Fields in Madison County

By Record News | Sep 20, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE – Attorney Dedra Moore of Belleville has taken charge of the defense of David Fields, who faces a felony weapon charge in Madison County.

State Court

St. Clair County real estate Aug.12-16

By Andrew Thomas | Sep 20, 2019

A Fairview Heights property sold for $2,518,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions August 12-16.

State Court

Madison County real estate Aug. 12-16

By Princess Jade Barrenechea | Sep 20, 2019

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From Legal Newsline

'Business decision': Did DEA boss leave opioid distributors hanging?

By John O'Brien | 2 days ago

During the boom of the addiction crisis in America, opioid distributors were told to figure out a system for identifying suspicious orders but what they came up with could never be given a stamp of approval from federal regulators – even if they asked.

Their View

Third domino falls: Illinois Comptroller set to confiscate East St. Louis revenues to pay for city’s firefighter pensions

By Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner, Wirepoints | Sep 19, 2019

The East St. Louis’ firefighter pension fund has demanded that Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza intercept more than $2.2 million of East St. Louis city revenues so they could be diverted to the pension fund.

State Court

Alton asks judge to deny S&J Real Property's bid to file second amended complaint

By Charmaine Little | Sep 19, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE -- The city of Alton has filed a response to S&J Real Property LLC’s motion to file a second amended complaint against it, in a proposed class action dispute involving grass-cutting liens.

Lawsuits

Customer alleges she suffered multiple injuries after falling in Casino Queen food court

By Shanice Harris | Sep 19, 2019

BELLEVILLE -- A Macoupin County woman is suing a casino, alleging negligence caused her to fall on the defendant's property and sustain injuries.

State Court

Worker alleges RP Logistics Trucking's negligence resulted in his injuries

By Shanice Harris | Sep 19, 2019

BELLEVILLE -- A Missouri man filed suit in St. Clair County Circuit Court against RP Logistics Trucking, Chauncey Calmese and Becker Iron and Metal, alleging their negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer an injury.

From Cook County Record

Survey says: Illinois has worst legal system in U.S.; Chicago courts 'least fair'

By Jonathan Bilyk | 3 days ago

The environment in courts in Cook County and Madison County have earned IL the bottom spot, according to the survey from the Institute for Legal Reform

Filings

Case activity for James More vs IDOC on Sept. 16

By The Madison County Record | Sep 18, 2019

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by James More against IDOC, Meanrd Correctional Center and Terance J. Wilson on Sept. 16.

State Court

CMC scheduled for $1 million lawsuit against Madison County and officials

By Charmaine Little | Sep 18, 2019

The Veterans Assistance Commission’s $1 million lawsuit against Madison County, County Clerk Debra Ming-Mendoza and ex County Clerk Mark Von Nida is moving along slowly but surely.

State Court

Judge grants SIUE's motion to dismiss student's $50 million suit over claims it leaked personal info

By Charmaine Little | Sep 18, 2019

Madison County Circuit Judge Dave Hylla has granted Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's motion to dismiss a student's $50 million privacy lawsuit.

Filings

Case activity for Chester O'Quin vs C/O Vanderhove on Sept. 16

By The Madison County Record | Sep 18, 2019

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Chester O'Quin against C/O Vanderhove and C/o Duval on Sept. 16.

Filings

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Sept. 10

By The Madison County Record | Sep 18, 2019

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Sept. 10 in the suits below:

Lawsuits

Widow sues ambulance service after gurney used to transport husband rolls off sidewalk

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 18, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing Alton Memorial Hospital Ambulance Service after she claims it is responsible for the wrongful death of her husband.

Filings

Sept. 10: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "440 civil rights: other" cases

By The Madison County Record | Sep 18, 2019

The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Sept. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

Attorneys & Judges

Madison County Circuit Judge Smith promoted in Army Guard to colonel

By Dion M. Harris | Sep 18, 2019

Combat veteran and Circuit Court Judge Sarah Smith was recently promoted to the rank of colonel by the Illinois Army National Guard.

Filings

Sept. 10: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "medical malpractice" cases

By The Madison County Record | Sep 18, 2019

The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Sept. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: