News from August 2019
Judge substituted after Memorial Hospital moves to quash depositions in wrongful death case
BELLEVILLE – When a dispute broke out in a wrongful death suit against Memorial Hospital, a client of Bruce N. Cook switched judges in a single day.
Madison County GOP sees 'no vacancy' on associate bench; But chief says experience over affiliation is key
The lack of diversity of thought on Madison County's bench - by way of political affiliation - has the local GOP considering battle with those who get to pick the majority of judges at the Third Judicial Circuit.
Aug. 7: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "360 p.i.: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "360 p.i.: other" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 7: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases
The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 7: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "555 prison condition" cases
The following cases categorized as "555 prison condition" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Having a cow when dairy prices rise
When dairy prices rise, having a cow is a good thing – for dairy farmers, anyway. Assuming that their costs haven’t risen and offset the added income, they make more money, which is good for them. They can stay in business and keep feeding the American people, many of whom seem to have no idea where milk, cheese, and beef come from.
Tenant sues over trip, fall down stairs at Belleville property
BELLEVILLE — A tenant is suing a Belleville property management company after she allegedly "became permanently and severely injured" in a fall down the stairs last spring.
Fields to appear on weapon possession charge before Madison County judge on Aug. 16
COLLINSVILLE – David Fields, who walked out of St. Clair County jail as a free man after jurors acquitted him of murder last year, lost his freedom on July 31.
Case activity for Tyane Mobley vs Andrew Mart on Aug. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tyane Mobley against Andrew Mart and U-Haul International, Inc on Aug. 12.
Taxpayer suit says state constitution drafters would be 'horrified' to see long-term debt issued to fund Illinois’ structural budget deficits
Plaintiffs suing to bar Illinois' government from treating borrowing like tax revenue are asking a state judge for the chance to make the case that two state bond issues are illegal and prohibited by the Illinois State Constitution.
Case activity for Brazeik Edwards vs Alexander County Housing Authority on Aug. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brazeik Edwards against Alexander County Housing Authority, Ben Carson, Housing and Urban Development, James Wilson, Joane Pink, Martha Franklin and Thomas Upchurch on Aug. 12.
Case activity for Keny Wayne Simelton vs Alexander County Housing Authority on Aug. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Keny Wayne Simelton against Alexander County Housing Authority, Ben Carson, Housing and Urban Development, James Wilson, Joane Pink, Martha Franklin and Thomas Upchurch on Aug. 12.
Aug. 6: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "890 other statutory actions" cases
The following cases categorized as "890 other statutory actions" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 6. 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 Aug. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Aug. 6 in the suits below:
Case activity for Stanley E. Rector vs David H. Searby on Aug. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Stanley E. Rector against David H. Searby on Aug. 12.
Case activity for Kore Simelton vs Alexander County Housing Authority on Aug. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kore Simelton against Alexander County Housing Authority, Ben Carson, Housing and Urban Development, James Wilson, Joane Pink, Martha Franklin and Thomas Upchurch on Aug. 12.
Madison County real estate July 12-17
An Edwardsville property sold for $1.25 million as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for July 12-17.
Madison County foreclosures Aug. 1-6
There were 10 foreclosures in Madison County from Aug. 1-6
St. Clair County real estate July 8-12
An O'Fallon commercial property sold for over $10,000,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for July 8-12.
St. Clair County foreclosures July 26-30
There were eight foreclosures in St. Clair County from July 26-30.