News from August 2019
Former prisoners were involved in Madison County TRO suit pursued by Clayborne firm
WHEATON – Chicago investor Thane Ritchie identified two former prisoners as individuals involved in a suit that James Clayborne’s firm filed in Madison County, according to a defendant seeking sanctions over the suit.
July 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "625 drug related seizure of property" cases
The following cases categorized as "625 drug related seizure of property" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Fifth District rules against CARD on access bridge to golf course
MOUNT VERNON -- The Fifth District Appellate Court has ruled that Madison County Associate Judge Clarence Harrison erred in stopping the closure of a bridge leading to a golf course and allowing a recreation district to carry out repairs.
FREEBORN & PETERS: Jeffery Cross Writes About Noerr-Pennington Immunity from Antitrust Liability for Bringing Litigation and the Sham Exception
In his article published recently by Today’s General Counsel (TGC) magazine, Jeffery M. Cross, a member of the Litigation Practice Group and Antitrust & Trade Regulation Group.
Female truck driver accuses former employer of discrimination, wrongful termination
PONTOON BEACH -- A female truck driver is suing her former employer for allegedly terminating her after she endured sexual harassment and an unfair rate of pay.
Corruption costs Illinois taxpayers at least $550 million per year
Chicago is the most corrupt city, and Illinois the third-most corrupt state, in the nation, according to a recent report by the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Class counsel in herd retirement case denies confidentiality breached by expert
EAST ST. LOUIS – Tennessee lawyer Charles Barrett confirmed an anonymous tip that economist Mark Dwyer worked on a class action about milk, but he denied that Dwyer breached any confidentiality.
Patient alleges doctor applied wrong chemical to arm following procedure
GLEN CARBON -- A patient claims she suffered injuries after trichloracetic acid was applied to her arm as a cleaning agent instead of rubbing alcohol.
Keefe opposes wrongful death case transfer to Clinton Co. at hearing before judge he contributed $13K
BELLEVILLE – St. Clair County jurors would give Paulette Evans of Clinton County a fairer trial against her county’s only hospital than Clinton County jurors would, attorney Tom Keefe argued for her at a hearing in a wrongful death case on July 31.
Case activity for KMK Metal Fabricators vs Federated Mutual Insurance Company on Aug. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by KMK Metal Fabricators against Federated Mutual Insurance Company on Aug. 2:
Court activity on July 25: Frederick H Wiliams vs Darin M. Wels
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Frederick H Wiliams against Darin M. Wels, Jef Grupe, Oficer Pajeau, Oficer Streter, S. Waggon, Sarah Johnson and Sherry Benton on July 25: 'Motion For Leave To File Amended Complaint By Plaintiff Frederick H Williams. Responses Due By 8/8/2019 (jmb, Ilcd) [transferred From Illinois Central On 8/2/2019.]'.
Case activity for Frederick H Wiliams vs Darin M. Wels on Aug. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Frederick H Wiliams against Darin M. Wels, Jef Grupe, Oficer Pajeau, Oficer Streter, S. Waggon, Sarah Johnson and Sherry Benton on Aug. 2:
Court activity on Aug. 1: Frederick H Wiliams vs Darin M. Wels
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Frederick H Wiliams against Darin M. Wels, Jef Grupe, Oficer Pajeau, Oficer Streter, S. Waggon, Sarah Johnson and Sherry Benton on Aug. 1.
Case activity for Bilie I. Head-Bel vs Commissioner of Social Security on Aug. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bilie I. Head-Bel against Commissioner of Social Security on Aug. 2:
Court activity on Aug. 1: Jesica Baron vs City of Granite City, Illinois
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jesica Baron, Keneth Wylie and Wiliam Campbel against City of Granite City, Illinois on Aug. 1.
Court activity on Aug. 1: Johny Kingsley vs Shirlene Tomes
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Johny Kingsley against Shirlene Tomes on Aug. 1: 'Complaint Against Shirlene Tomes ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-3943757.), Filed By Johnny Kingsley. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(christeson, John)'
July 26: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 26. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 26: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "863 social security: diwc/diww" cases
The following cases categorized as "863 social security: diwc/diww" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 26. 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 July 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on July 26 in the suits below:
Case activity for Jeane Edwards vs Riverbend Head Start & Family Services, Inc on Aug. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jeane Edwards against Riverbend Head Start & Family Services, Inc on Aug. 1: