News from May 2019
Case activity for Talonda Hampton vs Jeff Bullard on May 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Talonda Hampton against Jeff Bullard on May 28:
SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: Schiff Named to BTI Brand Elite for Second Straight Year
Schiff Hardin has again been recognized by general counsel and top legal decision-makers for brand excellence in the BTI Brand Elite 2019.
ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR LAURA FINE: Fine looks to give graduate assistants labor protection equity
Graduate and research assistants would have the same labor rights as other educational employees under a measure State Senator Laura Fine (D – Glenview) passed through the Senate.
Southern Illinois voters oppose putting Pritzker's progressive income tax amendment on the ballot
Southern Illinoisans want their representative to vote “no” on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax constitutional amendment. This preference extends beyond GOP voters, with independents also showing strong opposition.
Restaurant, food distributor accused of causing colitis
EDWARDSVILLE -- A customer is suing an Edwardsville restaurant, alleging its fish dish caused her to suffer from colitis.
Appellate court reaffirms lower court’s denial of post-conviction appeal in burglary case
MT. VERNON – The Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court has denied a post-conviction appeal from Theodore R. Gleghorn, who was convicted on burglary charges for stealing a television, regarding what the defendant alleged was “ineffective assistance of counsel.”
Patient alleges health care professionals' negligence led to death of newborn child
BENTON — An Illinois woman is suing the United States, alleging a negligent team of health care professionals failed to inform her that she had herpes, resulting in the death of her newborn child.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Leading Lawyers Network Recognizes 17 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers as Top Illinois Practitioners
Cozen & O'Connor issued the following announcement on May 21.The Leading Lawyers Network has named 17 Cozen O’Connor lawyers to its annual list of Illinois’ top practitioners - including one Emerging Lawyer - in its 2019 survey results.
Court activity on May 23: Interventional Pain Consultants, LLC vs Walmart, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Interventional Pain Consultants, LLC and Wynndel Todd Buenger against Walmart, Inc. on May 23.
Case activity for Jordan Huggins vs Juanita Parker on May 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jordan Huggins against Juanita Parker on May 23:
Court activity on May 23: LEGACY ROOFING & RESTORATION, L.L.C. vs UNITED FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by LEGACY ROOFING & RESTORATION, L.L.C. against UNITED FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY on May 23: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-3888666.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(ruppert, James)'.
Roxana woman allegedly developed leukemia from contamination
EDWARDSVILLE — A former Roxana resident is suing Shell and BP, alleging she developed leukemia after toxic products leaked into her home.
Couple refiles lawsuit against Phillips 66 over alleged heat-related injuries
A Madison County couple who had sued Phillips 66 in 2016 for injuries sustained due to an “unsafe work environment,” has refiled their lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court.
40 Under 40 winner Chris Stoy helps client to $1.3 million settlement in injury claim
Imagine waking up after a blow to the head with little visible damage but the uncanny feeling something isn’t right.
Court activity on May 24: Aaron D. Grimsley vs Lorie Cunningham
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Aaron D. Grimsley against Lorie Cunningham, Lynn Pittman, Shaw, Stover and Wexford Health Source on May 24.
Case activity for April Roxanne Rosales vs Commissioner of Social Security on May 24
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by April Roxanne Rosales against Commissioner of Social Security on May 24:
Court activity on May 24: Aaron Crowder vs City of Alton
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Aaron Crowder and Pearl Carter against City of Alton, Jeffrey Henderson and Michael Morelli on May 24: 'Notice Re Taxation Of Costs Re Bill Of Costs At Doc 77: Action Due By 6/7/2019. (lmb)'
May 24: 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 May 24. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 24: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "863 social security: diwc/diww" cases
The following cases categorized as "863 social security: diwc/diww" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 24. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Workers' comp studies show Illinois remains a high-price state
Illinois remains a high-price state when it comes to workers' compensation, with costs driven by substantial attorney involvement in cases and medical-legal bills, according to a recently published study by an independent research institute.