News from April 2019
Tenant alleges ceiling fell on him in Belleville apartment
BELLEVILLE — A tenant is suing a Belleville condo association, alleging a ceiling fell on him in his apartment.
REPRESENTATIVE JOHN SHIMKUS (IL-15): Vicki Haugen Recognized in Congressional Record
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) entered a statement into the permanent Congressional Record recognizing Vicki Haugen, who took over leadership of Vermilion Advantage 37 years ago.
LAW OFFICE OF HYLLA, DAVID A. : Free Legal Appointments Help Self-Represented Litigants
The Third Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee announces that volunteer lawyers provided appointments for 30 members of the public who have limited incomes and who do not have attorneys during the 1st quarter of 2019.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Darrell Miller Named a 2019 Power Lawyer by The Hollywood Reporter
Fox Rothschild LLP congratulates Entertainment Department Chair Darrell D. Miller, who has been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s prestigious list of Power Lawyers for the fourth consecutive year.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Tracy Gallegos and Matthew Kittay Named Cannabis Law Trailblazers by the National Law Journal
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to announce that the National Law Journal has lauded Tracy A. Gallegos and Matthew R. Kittay as Trailblazers in Cannabis Law.
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Represents American Family Insurance in $1 Billion Acquisition of Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
Foley & Lardner represented American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Company in its agreement to acquire Ameriprise Auto & Home.
Case activity for John R Sanks vs Board of Trustees, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 553 on April 5
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by John R Sanks against Board of Trustees, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 553 on April 5:
Case activity for Shelter Mutual Insurance Company vs Jonathan Woelfel on April 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Shelter Mutual Insurance Company against Jonathan Woelfel, Don Woelfel and Brennan Wendler on April 3:
March 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for medical malpractice cases
The following medical malpractice-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 29
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 29 in the suits below:
Court activity on April 3: Laura Schukar vs Catlin Indemnity Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Laura Schukar against Catlin Indemnity Company, Catlin, Inc. and Wright Specialty Insurance Agency, LLC on April 3.
Woman seeks default judgment against Belleville bar
A woman seeks default judgment against a St. Clair County sports bar after the defendant failed to answer her suit alleging injuries from a fight.
Customer sues IGA over slip, fall at Centralia store
BELLEVILLE — A Centralia woman is suing IGA, alleging that she was caused to slip and fall due to the grocer's negligence.
Yandle denies transfer request in 'false claim' opioid suit alleging drug makers, CVS participated in kickback scheme
District judge Staci Yandle denied a request to transfer an opioid suit alleging drug makers and retailer CVS participated in a kickback scheme by providing free nursing and reimbursement support services.
March 28: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for labor cases
The following labor-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Union, members allege employer violated union law
BENTON —A union and several union members are suing their employer for allegedly failing to provide fringe benefit reports and contributions.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 28 in the suits below:
Patient alleges partial amputation due to negligent care
BENTON —A patient claims he suffered partial amputation after his primary doctor was not provided with his emergency room medical records.
Pedestrian sues Stookey Township over fall
BELLEVILLE — A pedestrian is suing a township, alleging she was injured when she tripped and fell due to a poorly lit property.
Property owner dismissed from suit alleging woman forced to walk on injured ankle
St. Clair County circuit judge Chris Kolker dismissed a property owner in a woman’s suit alleging she was forced to walk on an injured ankle by Fairview Heights police officers.