News from August 2019
Court activity on Aug. 20: Andrew Schwartz vs NRG Media, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Andrew Schwartz against NRG Media, LLC on Aug. 20: 'Complaint Against Nrg Media, Llc ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-3958437.), Filed By Andrew Schwartz. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Summons, # 4 Civil Cover Sheet, # 5 Copyright Form)(liebowitz, Richard)'.
Asbestos Claimants Committee again moves to dismiss Bestwall's Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition; ACC says the debtor holds claimants 'hostage' while seeking a 'bankruptcy discount'
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Asbestos Claimants Committee (ACC) seeks to dismiss Bestwall LLC’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition, arguing that the debtor is holding asbestos claimants “hostage” while delaying a bankruptcy resolution after it requested an estimation of asbestos liabilities.
Case activity for Stephen Moultrie vs County of Jackson on Aug. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Stephen Moultrie against County of Jackson and Oficer Kitler on Aug. 20.
Fifth District rules Illinois Eastern Community Colleges trustees can be sued
MOUNT VERNON — The Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court has determined Illinois Eastern Community Colleges trustees can be sued under the Illinois False Claims Act.
Case activity for John Hutchings vs City of Alton on Aug. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Hutchings and Tracey Hutchings against City of Alton, Frances R. Knight and Juanita C Cochran on Aug. 20.
Case activity for Ana Hipe vs Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston on Aug. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ana Hipe, Lise Hipe, Mathew Hipe and Wil Hipe against Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company on Aug. 20.
Appeals court rules holding cell graffiti is not admissible evidence
MOUNT VERNON — A state appeals panel has decided that a judge was not wrong to exclude graffiti evidence from a murder trial.
Case activity for Andrew Schwartz vs NRG Media, LLC on Aug. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Andrew Schwartz against NRG Media, LLC on Aug. 21.
Patient sues Associated Physicians Group over alleged botched epidural
BELLEVILLE — A patient is suing a medical group, alleging he was injured in 2017 from an epidural during a pain procedure performed without authorized consent.
Woman sues Belleville skating rink after allegedly falling, breaking both wrists
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a Belleville roller skating rink claiming she broke both her wrists in a fall in March of last year.
The lawlessness of lawmakers is destroying Illinois
Why are most people law-abiding? Why does anyone obey the law? Is it because they fear the penalties for breaking it? They may, but that’s not the reason. No, most people obey the law because they believe it’s generally reasonable and fairly applied, and that it’s in everyone’s best interests to be law-abiding.
Asbestos filings at mid-year are up overall; Biggest gains in Madison, St. Clair and St. Louis
An uptick in asbestos filings through June 30 in courts across the country is being reported by Washington-based consulting group KCIC.
Keefe proposes another med mal suit over same injury; First seeks $25 million
EAST ST. LOUIS – Attorney Tom Keefe, who filed three suits over one injury, describes the result as a morass and proposes to pursue four.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Aug. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Aug. 13 in the suits below:
Court activity on Aug. 19: Ethan Kocourek vs Altria Group, Inc
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ethan Kocourek against Altria Group, Inc, Juul Labs, Inc, Pax Labs, Inc and Phillip Morris USA Inc on Aug. 19: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-3956993.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(hoerman, Tor)'.
Case activity for Everest National Insurance Company vs Innovative Heights Farview Heights, LLC, on Aug. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Everest National Insurance Company against Innovative Heights Farview Heights, LLC, on Aug. 19.
Aug. 13: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 13: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for King Michael Oliver vs G. Rowald on Aug. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by King Michael Oliver against G. Rowald, Jason Clark, Judge Blodwurth, Judge Grace and Michael C. Car on Aug. 19.
Aug. 13: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: