News from February 2019
Feb. 14: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for John Mark DeVous vs Medtronic USA, Inc. on Feb. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Mark DeVous against Medtronic USA, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Medtronic Mini Med, Inc. and Mini Med Distribution, Inc. on Feb. 14:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 14 in the suits below:
Feb. 14: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for fraud cases
The following fraud-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 14: 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 Feb. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Fifth District affirms circuit court's ruling in estate dispute
MOUNT VERNON -- The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed a circuit court decision in a complaint involving the division of an estate.
Beneficiary sues trustee alleging breach of fiduciary duty
EDWARDSVILLE — A beneficiary is suing the trustee of an estate after more than $75,000 went unaccounted for.
Ruth takes summary judgment under advisement in FOID card class action
Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth took summary judgment under advisement in a class action alleging an additional $1 filing fee for FOID cards in Illinois is unlawful.
Granite City accused of denying employee due process
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Granite City employee alleges the defendant failed to keep a job offer open until it expired by its own term.
Former employee accuses FedEx, supervisor of retaliation
EDWARDSVILLE — A Caseyville man is suing Fedex and his former supervisor for allegedly terminating his employment in retaliation for reporting harassment.
20 facts Pritzker doesn’t want ordinary Illinoisans to know
There’s no arguing that Illinois is a wreck. But read Gov. J.B. Pritzker's recent pre-budget report and you'll get the impression former Gov. Bruce Rauner alone caused that wreck.
Proponents of venue reform say out-of-state claimants have 'gamed' St. Louis city courts
JEFFERSON CITY – Speaking for the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers in opposing a bill that would tighten jurisdiction over civil suits, injury attorney Brett Emison argued that cities produce better trials because jurors have time and resources to sit for weeks, whereas jury prospects in rural counties have to get their crops in.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 1-4
Several Freeburg homes sold for more than $350,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for Jan. 1-4.
Bankruptcy judge denies motion to dismiss Bestwall’s Chapter 11 case; Beyer: Bestwall’s case ‘wrongfully motivated’ but justified by ‘sufficient financial distress’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Bankruptcy judge Laura T. Beyer said Bestwall LLC’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition under Section 524(g) was “wrongfully motivated” but denied the Official Committee of Asbestos Claimants' motion to dismiss for filing in bad faith.
Texas man alleges dozens of users of asbestos products caused mesothelioma
EDWARDSVILLE — A Texas husband and wife are suing Ameron International and dozens of others users of asbestos products, alleging negligence.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 13 in the suits below:
Case activity for Rebecca Holmes vs Life Insurance Company of North America on Feb. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rebecca Holmes against Life Insurance Company of North America on Feb. 13:
Feb. 13: 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 Feb. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Suit alleges patient died following colonoscopy
BELLEVILLE — Metro East Gastroenterology is accused of negligence after a patient died following a colonoscopy.
Customer alleges mass transit service providers' negligence caused injuries at bus stop
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County man is suing a public transport service provider, alleging negligence and premises liability.