News from November 2019
Monroe County judge to retire, opens door to election in the 20th Circuit
WATERLOO - A long time 20th Circuit judge will not seek retention to the bench and will retire at the end of his term next year.
Case activity for USA vs Alisa Godman on Nov. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against Alisa Godman, David C. Godman, Joan R. Morgan, Non-Record Claimants, Sheila M. Godman, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Sheila M. Goodman, Deceased and Unknown Owners on Nov. 4.
Building supply company accused of violating provisions of biometric privacy act
EDWARDSVILLE - A building supply company faces a potential class action over claims it violated provisions of a statute designed to protect employees' personal information.
Leaving Illinois: Does anybody care about people like us?
Since 2000, Illinois has lost a net 1.5 million residents to other states
Case activity for Lea An Lockwod vs Commissioner of Social Security on Nov. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lea An Lockwod against Commissioner of Social Security on Nov. 4.
Case activity for Brian Kocher vs Christine Brown on Nov. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brian Kocher against Christine Brown, John R. Baldwin, John/jane Does, Pery Myers, Rob Jefreys, Scott Thompson and Wexford Health Sources, Inc. on Nov. 4.
Case activity for Cortez Larnel More vs C / O Burshur on Nov. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cortez Larnel More against C / O Burshur, Dave White, Dr. Siddiqui, IDOC, Jacqueline Lashbrook, John Baldwin, John Doe, Lt. Koehn, Lt. Trokey, Sgt. Macuria, Sgt. Rowes and Wexford Health Sources Incorporated on Nov. 4.
The case that made Karmeier famous - Avery - stands out as end to powerful class actions
SPRINGFIELD – Justice Lloyd Karmeier delivered dozens of decisions for the Illinois Supreme Court but didn’t deliver the one that made him famous.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Oct. 29
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Oct. 29 in the suits below:
Case activity for Brian Doyle vs Steve Ritz on Nov. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brian Doyle against Steve Ritz and Wexford Health Sources Incorporated on Nov. 4.
Oct. 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "445 civil rights: americans with disabilities - employment" cases
The following cases categorized as "445 civil rights: americans with disabilities - employment" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Edward Abernathy vs C / O Bel on Nov. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Edward Abernathy against C / O Bel, C / O Hagston, C / O Madox, C / O Mezo, C / O Mims, C / O Payne, C / O Peskta, C / O Reinhold, C / O Wink, C. Hale, Cheryl Boling, Counselor Reid, Counselor Samoliski, Dean, Klyee Heinfer, Lt. Baker, Lt. Kamos, Mr. Love, Ms. Hil, Paul Wiliams, S. Thompson, Sgt. Bailford, Tyler King and Warden Thompson on Nov. 4.
Former Sen. Haine now serving as overseer of elections says he will drain his own $286K warchest built over years
SPRINGFIELD – Bill Haine of Alton, double tasking in retirement from the state Senate, will regulate Illinois campaigns while spending a $286,786 surplus that his own campaigns piled up.
Oct. 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "446 civil rights: americans with disabilities - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "446 civil rights: americans with disabilities - other" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Oct. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Nov. 4: Haily Durbin vs Carrols Corporation
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Haily Durbin against Carrols Corporation on Nov. 4: 'Complaint Against Carrols Corporation ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-4018060.), Filed By Haily Durbin. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(wise, Brandon)'.
Oct. 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 Oct. 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Receives 27 National Tier 1 Practice-Area Rankings in 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers ‘Best Law Firms’ List
Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has received 27 national Tier 1 rankings and 125 metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in the 2020 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.”
Judge made no errors in advising jury, sentencing in murder case: appeals court
MOUNT VERNON - A murderer has failed in a bid to over turn his conviction and sentence after an appeals court ruled a trial judge made no serious errors in advising a jury and prior to imposing a 65 year term.