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Court activity on May 16: Douglas P. Flack vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Douglas P. Flack against Chevron U. Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 16: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Douglas P. Flack (Smith, Robert) (entered: 05/16/2023)'.
Court activity on May 16: Nicholas D. Berger vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Nicholas D. Berger against Chevron U. Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 16: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Nicholas D. Berger (Smith, Robert) (entered: 05/16/2023)'.
Court activity on May 16: Pamela S. Fullmer vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Pamela S. Fullmer against Chevron U. Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 16: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Pamela S. Fullmer (Smith, Robert) (entered: 05/16/2023)'.
Court activity on May 16: Kenneth W. Meadows vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kenneth W. Meadows against Chevron U. Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 16: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Kenneth W. Meadows (Smith, Robert) (entered: 05/16/2023)'.
SCOTUS won't step into IL 'assault weapons' ban fight, for now
Illinois' ban on so-called 'assault weapons' will remain in place, likely through much of the summer, as the Supreme Court turned aside a long-shot bid for an emergency injunction blocking enforcement of the law while a federal appeals court and the Illinois Supreme Court consider constitutional challenges to the gun ban
Court activity on May 16: Joseph B. Elizondo vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joseph B. Elizondo against Chevron U. Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 16: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Joseph B. Elizondo (Smith, Robert) (entered: 05/16/2023)'.
Court activity on May 16: Daryl A. Bridges vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Daryl A. Bridges against Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 16: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Daryl A. Bridges (Smith, Robert) (entered: 05/16/2023)'.
Madison County Board member pleads guilty to DUI
Madison County Board member Charles “Skip” Schmidt (R-Edwardsville) pleaded guilty to a DUI charge on May 11 in Associate Judge Veronica Armouti’s courtroom.
Madison County real estate April 3-6
A Godfrey property sold for $575,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for April 3-6.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 23-27
A Shiloh property sold for more than $450,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for St. Clair County from Jan. 23-27.
Court activity on May 16: Kenneth Robinson vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kenneth Robinson against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 16: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5081428.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mcandrew, Patrick) (entered: 05/16/2023)'.
Madison County civil docket May 22-26
Madison County judges Ruth and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket May 22-26.
KCIC: Asbestos filings down in first quarter of 2023, expected to resemble 2022
The asbestos filings nationwide have decreased slightly in the first quarter of 2023 but are expected to be similar to 2022 filings, reports Washington D.C.-based technology and management consulting firm KCIC.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Access to Justice Commission to Accept Proposals for Grant Initiative
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice (ATJ Commission), and the Access to Justice Division of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) have launched the application process for a grant initiative and are extending invitations to join their network of court personnel who assist self-represented litigants (SRLs) and advance access to justice.
Court activity on May 15: Bill Wilson vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bill Wilson against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 15: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Chevron U.s.a., Inc., Syngenta Ag, And Syngenta Crop Protection, Llc. Originals Mailed To Counsel For Service. (csb) (entered: 05/15/2023)'.
IL Supreme Court grapples with how to address state constitutional claims in challenge to 'assault weapons' ban
Justices on the Illinois high court questioned what legal standards to use to determine the fate of the lawsuit by downstate gun owners claiming the Illinois 'assault weapons' ban violates their rights to equal protection, by denying most of Illinois a right to own and use 'assault weapons,' while exempting others
Court activity on May 15: Harold Elliott vs Chevron USA, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Edna Elliott and Harold Elliott against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 15: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Chevron Usa, Inc., Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Crop Protection, Llc. Originals Mailed To Attorney Moore. (jlh) (entered: 05/15/2023)'.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 15 in the suits below:
Court activity on May 15: Terry Lamar Allums vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kristie C. Allums and Terry Lamar Allums against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent, Syngenta Corporation and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 15: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Chevron Usa, Inc., Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Corporation, Syngenta Crop Protection Llc. Original Summons Mailed To Attorney Lyons. (lmb) (entered: 05/15/2023)'.
May 15: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: