The Madison County Record News
Court activity on March 27: Gabe Wheeler vs Hamilton County Coal, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gabe Wheeler against Aliance Resource Partners, LP and Hamilton County Coal, LLC on March 27: 'Notice Of Appearance By Ryan M. Furniss On Behalf Of Gabe Wheeler (Furniss, Ryan) (entered: 03/27/2023)'.
Court activity on March 27: Donald L. Lowe Jr. vs Illinois Central Railroad Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Donald L. Lowe Jr. against Illinois Central Railroad Company on March 27: 'Summons Returned Executed By Donald L. Lowe, Jr. Illinois Central Railroad Company Served On 3/22/2023, Answer Due 4/12/2023. (Tobin, Benjamin) (entered: 03/27/2023)'.
Court activity on March 27: Eric L. Murray vs Joshua L. Dixon
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Eric L. Murray against Joshua L. Dixon and Swift Transportation Company of Arizona, LLC on March 27: 'Answer To Complaint Defendant Swift Transportation Co. Of Arizona, Llc's Answer To Plaintiff's Complaint By Swift Transportation Co. Of Arizona, Llc.(Reda, Michael) (entered: 03/27/2023)'.
Court activity on March 27: Ashley Donoho vs American Strategic Insurance, CORP.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ashley Donoho against American Strategic Insurance, CORP. on March 27.
Court activity on March 27: Brittney Butler vs Phillips 66 Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brittney Butler, David Williams and Tim Thomas against Lemm Corporation-Operations, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Phillips 66 Company and Veolia Energy North America Holdings, Inc. on March 27.
Class action alleges Quality Packaging Specialists violates BIPA
EDWARDSVILLE – A class action lawsuit alleges Quality Packaging Specialists violated employees' privacy under state law by requiring them to use a fingerprint reader system to clock in and out of work.
Court activity on March 27: Fred J. Connor Jr. vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Fred J. Connor Jr. against Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on March 27: 'Waiver Of Service Returned Executed By All Plaintiffs. Syngenta Ag Waiver Sent On 3/7/2023, Answer Due 5/8/2023; Syngenta Crop Protection, Llc Waiver Sent On 3/7/2023, Answer Due 5/8/2023. (attachments: # 1 Summons)(Moore, Andrew) (entered: 03/27/2023)'.
Case activity for Gerald Parker vs Syngenta Agent on March 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gerald Parker and June Parker against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on March 27.
Case activity for Thomas Hite vs USA on March 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dianna Hite and Thomas Hite against USA on March 27.
Sierra Club seeks closure of Prairie State power plant, alleging it operates unlawfully; Rep. Meier says electricity rates would 'skyrocket'
BENTON - Sierra Club sued to shut down the Prairie State coal burning power plant near Marissa in federal court on March 22, and Illinois State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Highland) responded by saying a plant closure could lead to increased electricity rates.
Granite City farmers allegedly unable to harvest crops after bridge weight limit was reduced
EDWARDSVILLE – Granite City Farmers allege that a newly imposed weight limit on a bridge in the City of Madison prevents them from harvesting and selling their crops.
Case activity for Larry K. Muir vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on March 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Larry K. Muir and Rebecca Muir against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on March 27.
Court activity on March 27: Stephen D. Bray vs 3M Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stephen D. Bray against 3M Company, 3M Occupational Safety, LLC, Aearo Holding, LLC, Aearo Intermediate, LLC, Aearo Technologies, LLC and Aearo, LLC on March 27.
Granite City homeowner alleges property defects were concealed
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City homeowner claims defects were concealed on the property she purchased, including termite damage and defective wiring.
Supreme Court Elder Law Commission To Host Listening Sessions
The aging of the baby boom generation has made Elder Law one of the fastest growing areas for state courts.
Yandle presides over trial in suit alleging prison brutality
BENTON – Attorney general Kwame Raoul pulled three lawyers off a prison brutality case in three months and replaced them with two fresh lawyers as a March 27 trial date approached.
Patient alleges ureteral damage during procedure
BELLEVILLE – A man has filed a negligence lawsuit against HSHS Medical Group, claiming he was injured during a medical procedure.
April 4 voter warning: Ballot selfies are a felony in Illinois
Voters wanting to show their Election Day pride should be careful. Sharing a voting-booth selfie on social media is a felony in Illinois.
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: We Know It’s Happening, How Can We Prove It? on March 29, 2023
Kyle A. Farnam, Nathaniel Simons, and Tal R. Nagourney of ESI Engineering will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: We Know It’s Happening, How Can We Prove It?"
Woman alleges injuries after stepping into hole at Glen Carbon cemetery
EDWARDSVILLE – Woman files negligence lawsuit after stepping into a hole and falling at a Glen Carbon cemetery.