News from October 2019
Cook County judge: Walmart, other employers can't look to IL constitution for protection from biometrics class actions
Illinois’ state constitution offers no escape valve for employers facing a blizzard of class action lawsuits under the state's biometrics privacy law, a Cook County judge ruled, rejecting an attempt by Walmart to sidestep one of those lawsuits.
The Avocet lesson - first out of the foxhole
Anyone who’s ever been bullied knows that the victim’s first inclination is to run or capitulate. That only emboldens the bully, however, and invites more abuse.
Madison County foreclosures Oct. 15-18
There were 10 foreclosures in Madison County from Oct. 15-18
Second suit filed against bar, owners, over claims allowed customer to become intoxicated prior to crash
EDWARDSVILLE - A recently closed down bar and billiards hall faces a second lawsuit linked to a crash involving an individual it is claimed was allowed to become intoxicated on the premises.
Madison County real estate Sept. 24-30
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Oct. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Oct. 23 in the suits below:
St. Clair County real estate Sept. 23-27
A Lebanon apartment building sold for $3,180,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Sept. 23-27.
Hearing over discovery ahead of potential legal action imminent
EDWARDSVILLE - A tussle over pre-suit discovery with its roots in an alleged injury to a worker operating an egg roll mixing machine continues with a hearing penciled in for this week.
Plaintiff asks court to sign off on settlement in legal action against Word of Life Tabernacle, staff, principals
EDWARDSVILLE - A lawsuit against Word of Life Tabernacle and its staff over claims of an assault on a child in their care may be close to settlement after the plaintiff filed a motion to end the near three-year legal action.
Logistics company seeks removal of class action to federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS - A logistics company has asked a federal court to take over a class action that claims employees' biometric data was unlawfully collected and stored.
Oct. 22: 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. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Christopher Dawson vs C. Wal on Oct. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christopher Dawson against C. Wal, Cleland and Sergeant Martin on Oct. 28.
Makers of Nuk orthodontic pacifiers face lawsuit that says they cause dental issues
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) — The makers of an orthodontic pacifier sold at Target, Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and other major retail stores is facing a lawsuit over allegations of deceptive packing and marketing because the products allegedly lead to dental issues.
Case activity for USA vs Illinois Housing Development Authority on Oct. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against Illinois Housing Development Authority and Tifany L. Pierce on Oct. 28.
Lawsuit alleges debit cards were compromised because of Hy-Vee data breach
PEORIA, Ill. (Legal Newsline) – Residents from Illinois and Missouri have instituted a proposed class action suit against Hy-Vee after their debit cards were compromised in a data breach after making purchases at Hy-Vee gas stations and in-store restaurants.
Oct. 22: 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 Oct. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Rickey A. Carter vs A. Vanscheyek on Oct. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rickey A. Carter against A. Vanscheyek, Dana Sprague, Dr. Shah, Lynn Pittman and Major Carie on Oct. 28.
Case activity for Trustees of Central Laborers' Pension, Welfare & Annuity Funds vs Fournie Contracting Company, Inc. on Oct. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Trustees of Central Laborers' Pension, Welfare & Annuity Funds against Fournie Contracting Company, Inc. on Oct. 28.
Case activity for USA vs City of Harrisburg, Illinois on Oct. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against City of Harrisburg, Illinois, Marilyn F. Roberts and State of Illinois Department of Revenue on Oct. 28.
Case activity for Jefrey L. Ruckel vs John Doe on Oct. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jefrey L. Ruckel against John Doe and Wood River Police Dept. on Oct. 28.