News from March 2019
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 20 in the suits below:
Apartment management company alleges city won't allow it to rent out properties
BELLEVILLE — A Belleville apartment management company is suing the city, alleging that despite remedying a carbon monoxide issue, it is not being allowed to rent out its properties.
Handling of Smollett case leaves local criminal attorneys baffled; Law prof: 'Nothing about this feels normal to me'
For a University of Illinois law professor and local attorneys who have decades of experience in criminal court, the dismissal of charges against actor Jussie Smollett leaves a lot of unanswered questions.
Customer sues Edwardsville nail salon over slip, fall
EDWARDSVILLE — A customer is suing an Edwardsville nail salon, alleging was caused to slip and fall due to a dangerous condition.
Prenzler seeks to dismiss tax buyer's defamation suit
Madison County Board chairman Kurt Prenzler seeks to dismiss a St. Clair County tax buyer’s defamation lawsuit alleging his reputation and business were damaged after he was accused of participating in a bid-rigging scheme.
Wood River could face lawsuit over signs on city-owned land promoting 'yes' vote in tax referendum
The City of Wood River may face legal action over the use of public resources to promote one side in a referendum on increasing the city sales tax.
Another bill favored by trial bar advances in Illinois; Would repeal 'special interrogatories'
A bill that would repeal a requirement that jurors understand what are sometimes complex instructions in civil litigation before arriving at verdict is advancing in the State House.
Mikal Watts defeats competitor's lawsuit that claims he misled farmers who wanted to sue Syngenta
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge in Kansas has dismissed a lawsuit brought against plaintiffs attorney Mikal Watts by one of his competitors who cried foul over the recruitment of farmers to sue Syngenta.
Show some respect to Ed Hightower
Low-income housing: good thing or bad thing? It all depends on your perspective. For persons with low income, low-income housing and rental units are not only good, but necessary.
Client accuses health care company of overcharging for medical records
BELLEVILLE — An East St. Louis woman is suing a health care company, alleging she was overcharged for medical records.
March 19: 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 March 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Rosenstengel dismisses class action against Chrysler over alleged sludge
EAST ST. LOUIS – U. S District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel dismissed a class action complaint over Chrysler warranties on March 18, and questioned her jurisdiction over a remaining claim of consumer fraud.
St. Clair County real estate March 1-7
A Caseyville property sold for $445,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estates for March 1-7.
St. Clair County foreclosures March 6-14
There were 16 foreclosures in St. Clair County from March 6 to 14.
Madison County real estate March 1-7
An Edwardsville property on Main Street sold for more than $790,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for March 1-7.
Madison County foreclosures March 1-8
There were 12 foreclosures in Madison County from March 1-8
Madison County civil docket April 1-5
Madison County judges Dugan, Ruth, Matoesian, Mudge and Stobbs have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for April 1-5.
Sanctions recommended for Doctor John’s lawyers after judge finds his court has no cure
BENTON – U.S. Magistrate Reona Daly recommends that Thomas Maag of Wood River and Utah lawyer Andrew McCullough pay Cahokia $6,707.83 as a sanction for discovery violations.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 19 in the suits below:
Concrete worker sues O'Fallon homeowner over injuries
BELLEVILLE – A man who was hired to do concrete work in the backyard of a home in O'Fallon recently filed a suit against a property company claiming he fell and was injured at the worksite.