News from January 2019
EPSTEIN BECKER GREEN: Epstein Becker Green Welcomes James J. Oh to Its Chicago Office
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce that James J. Oh has joined as a Member of the Firm in the Employment, Labor & Workforce Management practice, in its Chicago office.
St. Clair County prosecutor Brendan Kelly eyed for Illinois State Police director post
Costello expected to be Department of Natural Resources director
Cerro Copper asks Fifth District to delay pollution trial 35 days after request denied in St. Clair County
MOUNT VERNON – Metal recycler Cerro Copper has asked Fifth District appellate judges to delay a pollution trial for 35 days, claiming a swap of trial dates between St. Clair County judges made proper preparation impossible.
Motorist alleges injuries from collision with tractor-trailer
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims a tired tractor-trailer driver caused a collision at West Hanover and 11 One Stop Drive.
Fifth District rejects murderer's plea for post-conviction relief
MOUNT VERNON, Ill. -- A convicted murderer has failed in his appeal for post conviction relief and a reduction of his 20-year sentence.
Campbell Soup ingredient class action to stay in federal court; Rosenstengel denies remand
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel denied remand to plaintiffs in a "not natural" class action against Campbell Soup Co.
Case activity for Nancy Picard vs Fimco Inc. on Jan. 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Nancy Picard against Fimco Inc. and Wellmark International, Inc on Jan. 18:
Case activity for Business Property Lending, Inc. vs Adventure 2000, LLC on Jan. 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Business Property Lending, Inc. against Adventure 2000, LLC, Carlyle Properties, LLC, John Spaar, Unknown Tenants, Unknown Non-Record Claimants, Unknown Owners and Advance Stores Company Incorporated on Jan. 18:
Court activity on Jan. 18: James McAdams vs Shindong Industrial Co., Ltd
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by James McAdams and Jo Ann McAdams against Shindong Industrial Co., Ltd on Jan. 18: 'Motion To Remand To State Court And Memo In Support By All Plaintiffs. Responses Due By 2/22/2019 (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I)(phillips, Erin)'.
Jan. 18: 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 Jan. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 18: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 18. 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 Jan. 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 18 in the suits below:
Plainfield attorney ordered to pay nearly $40,000 for 'inexcusable' discovery delays
BENTON -- A Plainfield attorney has been ordered to pay nearly $40,000 over his "inexcusable" failure to promptly act on demands for discovery.
Customer alleges injuries from trip, fall at Alton Home Depot
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton woman is suing Home Depot, alleging negligence and premises liability led to the plaintiff suffering injuries in the parking lot of the defendant's store.
Fifth District overturns bench trial ruling in suit alleging man fatally hit pedestrian
The Fifth District Appellate court has overturned a decision out of the Madison County Circuit Court in a suit involving a fatal collision with a pedestrian, arguing that the circuit court relied on information that had not been part of the trial.
Cyclist alleges motorist hit him on Glen Carbon Road
EDWARDSVILLE — A Glen Carbon cyclist is suing a Ford Mustang driver and owner, alleging negligence and negligent entrustment.
Former employee accuses Jack in the Box of retaliatory discharge
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing Jack in The Box, alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her employment for threatening to report violations.
Court activity on Jan. 17: United Association of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of United States and Canada, Local No 360 vs Ehret, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by United Association of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of United States and Canada, Local No 360 against Ehret, Inc. on Jan. 17.
Court activity on Jan. 17: Painters District Council #58 401(k) Trust Fund vs H.F. Fritsch & Sons, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Illinois State Painters Welfare Fund, International Painters and Allied Trades Industry Pension Fund, Painters District Council #58 401(k) Trust Fund and Painters District Council #58 Fringe Benefit Funds against Charles Wendell Fritsch and H.F. Fritsch & Sons, Inc. on Jan. 17.
Court activity on Jan. 17: Gearold R. Stine vs Homan Trucking LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Gearold R. Stine against A.B.C.D. Transportation, Co., Inc., Homan & Company, Inc., Homan Trucking LLC and Ike R. Rose on Jan. 17.