News from May 2019
Judge orders plaintiff in Gori Julian legal malpractice case to produce work comp records
LEBANON, Ohio – Warren County Circuit Judge Robert Peeler ordered a former client of Randy Gori and current associate judge Barry Julian to deliver records of her workers’ compensation claims to them.
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): Bost, Bustos Introduce Resolution Honoring Legacy of Arthur “art” Simon
U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (IL-12) and Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced a resolution honoring the accomplishments of Arthur “Art” Simon – founder of Bread for the World, an anti-hunger advocacy.
Case activity for Star Design International Inc. vs Sandro Y. Nijmeh on May 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Star Design International Inc. against Sandro Y. Nijmeh, Mohammad N. Farah and Hussein J. Nijmeh on May 16:
Suit alleging Cardinal Buick sold defective vehicle is dismissed
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf dismissed a woman’s complaint against a car dealership alleging she was sold a defective GMC Acadia that was later repossessed after the defendant refused to make repairs.
Shocker: attorney thinks he should be paid more
Remember those loathsome “team projects” that everyone has to participate in at some point during the course of their educational careers: in grammar school, high school, college, or law school?
Court activity on May 17: Scarlett R Martens vs Commissioner of Social Security
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Scarlett R Martens against Commissioner of Social Security on May 17: 'Consent/Non-consent To U.s. Magistrate Judge-sealed Pending Receipt From All Parties. (sherrill, Bradley)'
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 17 in the suits below:
Woman alleges biometric information saved without her knowledge
BELLEVILLE — An employee is suing a recreational facility, alleging her biometric information was saved without her knowledge.
Case activity for John E Bourn vs Jeffrey A McDermott on May 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by John E Bourn against Jeffrey A McDermott and J.D Streett & Company, Inc. on May 15:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 9
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 9 in the suits below:
Property owner alleges Alton failed to maintain storm drains
EDWARDSVILLE -- An Alton investment consultant is suing the city, alleging it failed to properly maintain the storm sewer system, which led to flooding of his business premises.
May 17: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "864 social security: ssid tit. xvi" cases
The following cases categorized as "864 social security: ssid tit. xvi" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 15: Adlife Marketing & Communications Company, Inc. vs Poplar Grove Pacemaker LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Adlife Marketing & Communications Company, Inc. against Poplar Grove Pacemaker LLC on May 15: 'Complaint Against Poplar Grove Pacemaker Llc ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-3881807.), Filed By Adlife Marketing & Communications Company, Inc.. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Summons, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet)(liebowitz, Richard)'.
May 9: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for medical malpractice cases
The following medical malpractice-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Laura Beasley joins Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice's Belleville office
Attorney Laura K. Beasley has joined Kansas City-based Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice in the firm’s Belleville office as a member.
Illinois Senate bill would abolish daylight saving time
One Illinois lawmaker has proposed to do away with the unpopular practice of changing the clock twice a year.
Madison County jury awards motorist $50,000 over Illinois Route 3 rear-end collision
A Madison County jury awarded a motorist $50,000 in a lawsuit alleging she was injured in a rear-end collision on Illinois Route 3.
Democrat lawmakers renew push to dilute Republican control over local boards; Rauner vetoed similar proposal last year
SPRINGFIELD – Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) has proposed legislation to reduce the appointment power of Republican Madison County board chairman Kurt Prenzler.
‘Fair tax’ backers’ own data show progressive income tax hikes harm middle class the most
An advocacy group backing Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “fair tax” plan has argued a progressive income tax hike won’t affect middle-class Illinoisans. But its most recent report shows a middle-class tax hit is likely.
St. Clair County real estate April 10-15
A Lebanon property sold for $565,000 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for April 10-15.