News from May 2019
Court activity on May 30: Steven T. Lanter 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 Steven T. Lanter against Commissioner of Social Security on May 30: 'Consent/Non-consent To U.s. Magistrate Judge-sealed Pending Receipt From All Parties. (camp, David)'
Court activity on May 30: USA vs $47,000 in United States currency
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by USA against $47,000 in United States currency and One 2017 Toyota Tundra on May 30: 'Notice By Usa Re 1 Complaint (direct Notice Of Civil Judicial Forfeiture) (hanna, Adam)'
May 30: 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 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Credit union awarded default judgment in suit alleging unpaid loan
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Chris Kolker awarded a credit union more than $60,000 in default judgment after two individuals failed to enter an appearance or respond to a suit alleging they failed to make payments on a loan.
Madison County assistant public defender fired for not being a lawyer
A 26-year old has been fired from her position as assistant Madison County public defender after it was discovered she is not a licensed attorney.
Pritzker’s 19 different tax and fee hikes total $6.9 billion
Between the push for a graduated income tax, his budget address and newly released capital plan, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proposed an onslaught of backdoor tax hikes on all Illinoisans.
May 29: 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 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 29: January Williams vs Columbia I, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by January Williams against Columbia I, LLC on May 29: 'Notice Of Modification Re 3 Exhibit Filed By January Williams. Text Entry Modified To Indicate That The Exhibit Is The Civil Cover Sheet. No Further Action Is Required By The Filer In Relation To This Notification. (kls3)'
May 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "625 drug related seizure of property" cases
The following cases categorized as "625 drug related seizure of property" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Is the bar association poll on judges just a popularity contest?
According to a recent advisory poll conducted among local attorneys by the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), Jennifer Hightower was the only one of 13 associate judges in the Third Judicial Circuit not recommended for reappointment in Madison County.
Big win for tax hikes, big trouble for the middle class
On Monday, the Illinois House of Representatives voted to amend the Illinois Constitution by adding progressive income tax language. The amendment passed 73-44-1 on party lines. It will now end up on the ballot next year for all Illinoisans to vote on.
Court activity on May 29: James DeMoro vs FedEx Supply Chain, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by James DeMoro against FedEx Supply Chain, Inc. and Theodore Singleton on May 29: 'Notice By Fedex Supply Chain, Inc. Re 1 Notice Of Removal,, To Circuit Clerk (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-Notice Of Removal)(wientge, Joseph)'
Property owners seek to dismiss tax buyer's defamation suit
Property owners accused of conspiracy in a St. Clair County tax buyer’s defamation suit seek to dismiss portions of the amended complaint, arguing that they did know about the bid-rigging suit until two years after it was filed.
Case activity for Jeannie Gladson vs Ashley Presswood on May 29
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jeannie Gladson against Ashley Presswood, Cayle Diggins, Elise Brandenburg, Hayden Carter, Perry County, Steve Winterberg and Steven Bareis on May 29:
Case activity for Keith R. Irving vs Angela Winsor on May 29
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Keith R. Irving against Angela Winsor, Daniel Sullivan, Hummerhouse, Morgenthaler and Ramsey on May 29:
Hunter: Case is about abating 'worst' man-made crisis; J&J: Case is about damages - not abatement
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) - Admitting there is a high potential for abuse in opioid medications, Johnson & Johnson attorney Larry Ottaway said during opening arguments on Tuesday that physicians prescribing its medications Nucynta and Duragesic know this risk and have to know it to be licensed.
Court activity on May 29: Christopher L Parker vs Glenn Jackson
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Christopher L Parker against Glenn Jackson, IDOC Records Office and John R Baldwin on May 29: 'Set/reset Deadlines: Action Due By 6/25/2019. (jsm2)'
May 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "440 civil rights: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Anthony Saunders vs North American Recovery, Inc. on May 29
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anthony Saunders against North American Recovery, Inc. on May 29:
St. Clair County real estate April 22-April 26
An O'Fallon apartment building sold for $1,465,000.00 as part of the recent St. Clair County real estate transactions for April 22-April 26.