News from May 2019
Case activity for USA vs $118,450.00 in United States Currency on May 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against $118,450.00 in United States Currency on May 22:
Louisiana design company alleges convenience store misused trademarked logo
BENTON — A Louisiana design company is suing Pop's Convenience Store for allegedly misusing a trademarked logo on their products.
Attorney for Monsanto files succinct good faith motion in Sauget pollution case
BELLEVILLE – Attorney Bruce Cook, defending Monsanto’s mass pollution settlement, boiled the meaning of good faith down to “consideration and release.”
Judge in railroad suit recuses after defense questions impartiality as former railroad plaintiff’s attorney
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Beatty recused himself from a wrongful death suit after defendant BNSF Railway questioned his impartiality.
BAKER MCKENZIE LLP: Baker McKenzie awarded "Firm of the Year - Media" at the 2019 TopLegal Industry Awards
For the second year in a row Baker McKenzie received the "Law Firm of the Year - Media" award at the fourth edition of the TopLegal Industry Awards.
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR JB PRITZKER: Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Helping Workers Exposed to Toxic Substances
Gov. JB Pritzker signed SB 1596 today, allowing workers who have been exposed to toxic substances pursue justice in Illinois courts.
BENESCH FRIEDLANDER COPLAN ARONOFF: Benesch Named to BTI Brand Elite 2019
Corporate counsel have ranked Benesch as a “best-branded law firm” in the 2019 BTI Brand Elite.
Pritzker capital plan would double Illinois gas tax, hike vehicle registration fees, create new taxes on Uber and Netflix
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office is using a major capital bill as a vehicle to grease lawmakers for a progressive income tax amendment. But the tax hikes to pay for it would make Illinoisans’ gas tax burden the second highest in the nation.
House committee approves Pritzker progressive tax amendment
The Illinois House Revenue & Finance Committee approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would scrap taxpayers’ sole protection against endless income tax hikes.
Concrete contractor alleges injuries after hose broke free
BELLEVILLE —The owner of a concrete company is suing a subcontractor after he was allegedly struck by a hose that had broken free.
Leasing company alleges DM Hauling owes more than $50,000
BELLEVILLE —A leasing company is suing a client for breach of contract alleging the client owes more than $50,000.
EPSTEIN BECKER GREEN: Epstein Becker Green’s Strong Brand Performance Recognized in BTI Brand Elite 2019 Report
Epstein Becker Green is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in the BTI Brand Elite 2019: Client Perceptions of the Best-Branded Law Firms.
Man alleges insurer refuses to pay claim
BELLEVILLE —A man is suing his insurance provider for allegedly failing to pay for a claim he submitted.
Case activity for USA vs Angelique Bagnall-Stewart on May 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against Angelique Bagnall-Stewart, City of Carterville, Illinois and State of Illinois Department of Revenue on May 20:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 20 in the suits below:
Case activity for USA vs City of Marion, Illinois on May 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against City of Marion, Illinois and Lisa L. Young on May 20:
Wigginton identified as having had office affair while U.S. Attorney, but not the subordinate
EW YORK CITY – In order to identify a former U.S. attorney whose affair with a supervisor created a hostile environment - Stephen Wigginton - news source Buzzfeed agreed to stop asking for the supervisor’s name.
May 20: 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 May 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 20: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "220 real property: foreclosure" cases
The following cases categorized as "220 real property: foreclosure" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 20: Joseph Decker vs Ben Kelly
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joseph Decker against Ben Kelly, C/O Mason, Eric Zabor, Monroe County Illinois, Neal Rohlfing and Waterloo, Illinois Police Department on May 20: 'Motion To Reopen Case By Joseph Decker. (jaj)'