News from December 2019
Veterans funding dispute continues; county, clerks, dismissive of summary judgment motion
EDWARDSVILLE - A legal dispute over an alleged shortfall in monies owed to a veterans' agency is continuing with county officials dismissing arguments that the plaintiffs should be granted summary judgment.
Case activity for Christopher Roy Koch vs Jane Doe on Dec. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christopher Roy Koch against Jane Doe, John Doe, Oficer Germaine, Oficer Knyf, Richard Watson, Sergent More, Sergent Scot, St. Clair County Sheriff Department and Xavier Blackburn on Dec. 16.
Court activity on Dec. 16: Roger C Denton vs Danko Meredith
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Roger C Denton against Danko Meredith, Dylan S Hughes, Eric H Gibs, Gibbs Law Group LLP, Kristine K Meredith, Michael S Danko and Roger C. Denton on Dec. 16.
St. Clair commissioner at Bi-State taps brakes on Loop Trolley takeover talk; Simmons says he voted to investigate feasibility
ST. LOUIS – Bi-State Development Agency’s board didn’t agree to buy the Delmar Loop Trolley but only asked for more information, commissioner Herb Simmons said on Dec. 16.
Former employee wins $225,000 over retaliation for filing workers' compensation claim
EAST ST. LOUIS - A multi-national medical device manufacturer must pay $225,000 after a federal court jury found an employee was sacked after applying for workers' compensation.
Pritzker says IL pension reform would be shot down by U.S. Constitution, but that's far from certain, experts say
Illinois faces many billions in debt and tax demands for pensions. Gov. Pritzker says amending the state constitution won't help
Appeals court rules dead man's last words are relevant
MOUNT VERNON - A dead man allegedly told a tale with his last words as he named his killer on a 911 call to police, and the accused murderer's reaction to hearing the recording was relevant to the prosecution, according to the Illinois Fifth District Appeals Court.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Defends Rights of Tipped Workers
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) opposing its proposed rescission of protections for workers who earn tips.
Privacy action first filed in circuit, removed to federal level, dismissed, refiled locally
EDWARDSVILLE - Two days after parties agreed to dismiss a federal lawsuit alleging violations of a biometric privacy act, a new suit by one of the same plaintiffs seeks class action certification and was filed in the local circuit.
Dairy farm argues arbitrator overreached in firing of employee
EAST ST. LOUIS - A co-operative dairy farm is asking a federal court to vacate an arbitrator's ruling that an employee should be reinstated to his position despite a finding there was "just cause" for the firing.
Wife claims medical negligence after alleged injury helping husband in hospital room
EDWARDSVILLE - The wife of a hospital patient was injured after as she attempted to help her husband move from his bed to a bathroom, according to a lawsuit alleging medical negligence.
POLSINELLI PC: Polsinelli and Sprint Selected as Finalists for The American Lawyer’s 2019 Best Law Firm-Client Team
Polsinelli is pleased to announce the firm’s joint selection alongside Sprint as one of The American Lawyer’s 2019 Best Law Firm-Client Team finalists.
MAYER BROWN: Mayer Brown is top 20 firm in Financial Times’ 2019 list of most innovative law firms in North America
The Financial Times has ranked Mayer Brown as one of the “Most Innovative Law Firms: Overall” in the publication’s annual report, “North America Innovative Lawyers.” Ranked at #15 this year in the overall list, Mayer Brown has been recognized in the report each year that it has been published.
Attorney sued over claim of breach of duty denies allegations
EDWARDSVILLE - An attorney facing a lawsuit over claims he breached his duty to a purported client while knowing there was a conflict of interest is denying the allegations.
Wrongful death suit filed following fall at care home
EDWARDSVILLE - A resident of a nursing home who fell at the facility died several months later as a direct result of the incident, his estate is claiming.
Lumber company claims owed tens of thousands for materials, seeks judgment
EDWARDSVILLE - A lumber company is accusing a construction firm of failing to pay for the purchase of tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.
Dec. 9: 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" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Dec. 9. 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 Dec. 9
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Dec. 9 in the suits below:
Cates denies favorable treatment in handling of traffic ticket; Says other driver can have case reinstated if he wishes
BELLEVILLE – State’s Attorney James Gomric dismissed a ticket that police issued to Illinois Supreme Court candidate Judy Cates after her car struck a van from behind in June in Fairview Heights.
Dispute over hotel purchase, management, leads to suit claiming loss of nearly $1m
BELLEVILLE - A legal dispute over the purchase of a hotel has prompted a lawsuit that includes a claim that one of those involved is owed close to $1 million.