News from June 2019
Republicans decry 'power play' by Democrat lawmakers to grab control of sanitary district
Democrats have moved forward to take control of the Metro East Sanitary District with the passage of a bill that changes how board commissioners are appointed.
Former senator Clayborne suing Honeywell over radiation at Metropolis uranium plant
BENTON – Former state senator, Belleville attorney James Clayborne aims to hold Honeywell accountable for radiation around a uranium plant in Metropolis under environmental laws rather than the law of nuclear liability.
Gilbert dismisses St. Clair County bailiff’s age and race discrimination complaint
BENTON – St. Clair County Sheriff Rick Watson fired bailiff Pleas Griffin for good cause, U.S. Senior District Judge Phil Gilbert ruled on May 29.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on June 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on June 3 in the suits below:
Court activity on June 3: Matthias Scott vs Bucbu
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Matthias Scott against Bucbu, Frank Lawrence, Jaqaline Lashbrook, John Baldwin, John Doe, John Kock, Martin, Qualls, Richardson and Wildbaher on June 3.
June 3: 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 June 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Donald Nelson vs Craig Richert on June 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Donald Nelson against Craig Richert, Don McNaughton, Goodwin and Matt Miller on June 3:
June 3: 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 June 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Attorneys sued for alleged legal malpractice after former client's icy slip, fall suit is dismissed
Three attorneys are facing a lawsuit over allegations they failed to properly represent a man who believed he had a strong case following an icy fall at a grocery store.
Accountant says he never worked for Chatham & Baricevic in suit over tax troubles
BELLEVILLE – Accountant Mark Diak, facing a claim that he exposed C.J. Baricevic and Grey Chatham Jr. to tax penalties and fines, denies that he worked for them.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Applauds Passage of Bill to Protect Illinois Workers From Wage Theft and Other Unlawful Employment Practices
Attorney General Kwame Raoul applauded the Illinois House for passing legislation that would prevent and remedy wage payment violations and unfair labor practices.
MCGUIREWOODS LLP: McGuireWoods’ Katherine Mims Crocker Joins William & Mary Law School Faculty
Appellate lawyer Katherine Mims Crocker joined the William & Mary Law School faculty effective May 25 to teach courses in local government and property.
Case activity for Vivian Williams vs Swift Transportation on May 31
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Vivian Williams against Swift Transportation and Peter Panther on May 31:
Case activity for Acceptance Indemnity Insurance Company vs Red Apple Lounge on May 30
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Acceptance Indemnity Insurance Company against Red Apple Lounge, Terrell M. Culpepper, Main Moore and Abdul Hakim Muhammad on May 30:
Case activity for Brenda Fox vs P.A.M. Transport, Inc. on May 30
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brenda Fox against P.A.M. Transport, Inc. and Abdelali Barazzouk on May 30:
Case activity for John Berrien vs Swift Transportation Co of Arizona LLC on May 30
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Berrien against DB Holding Corporation, Jerry Adams, Proctor & Gamble Distributing, LLC, Schenker America, Inc., Schenker Global Management & Technology Center Americas, Inc., Schenker Inc, Swift Transportation Co of Arizona LLC and The Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing Company on May 30.