News from October 2019
Discrimination claim against state department fails due to insufficient evidence provided, court rules
MT. VERNON - An African-American state agency worker cannot move forward with a claim of discrimination over his failure to secure a promotion because he did not provide sufficient evidence to support his allegation.
Former county correctional officer of 'Latino' origin can move forward with discrimination claim, court orders
MT. VERNON - Madison County must face trial over claims a sheriff's deputy was dismissed from his job as a correctional officer, because of his Latino origins, a federal court has ordered.
Lip balm product reportedly 0.017 ounce light, class action pursued
BELLEVILLE - A potential class action lawsuit against the makers of a lip balm centers on the claim that each stick contains 0.017 ounces less than is advertised on the package.
Shell, other companies, accused of toxic poisoning, negligence, wrongful death
BELLEVILLE - Shell, BP, Conoco Phillips, and other oil refinery and pipeline companies stand accused of polluting a southern Illinois region, allegedly involved in actions that led to the death of a resident.
City, police chief, supervisor still face action over disability, sex discrimination, retaliation
MT. VERNON - A legal action claiming sexual and disability discrimination against a southern Illinois city, its police chief and another employee has largely survived an attempt to have it dismissed.
Sept. 27: 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 Sept. 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 27: 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 Sept. 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 27: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "480 consumer credit" cases
The following cases categorized as "480 consumer credit" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Sept. 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Sept. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Sept. 27 in the suits below:
Case activity for Micah Asher Jeferson vs Dentist on Oct. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Micah Asher Jeferson against Dentist and J. Lashbrok on Oct. 3.
Case activity for AVE, Inc vs Renasant Bank, Inc on Oct. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by AVE, Inc against Renasant Bank, Inc on Oct. 3.
Trucking company, driver sued over highway collision
A trucking company and one of its driver face a lawsuit over an accident that led to injuries to the driver of another vehicle.
Impeaching a precedent
BMS won’t be much of a precedent if it’s stretched to the point of meaninglessness.
Varsity tennis coach at WIU dismisses defamation case against player's mother
A varsity tennis coach claims he was dismissed from his position after it was clearly, publicly, and falsely implied he was a racist.
Family physician sued over claims of negligence in treatment of patient
A family physician and a practice are being sued over claims that there was a failure to deliver a high enough dose of medication, or try another, to counter the effects of heart disease and high cholesterol.
Trip out of elevator prompts lawsuit against Macy's, St. Clair Square
A customer at Macy's at the St. Clair Square Mall in Fairview Heights claims she suffered injuries after an elevator allegedly stopped below the level of the floor.
Case activity for Alexandra A Smith vs Commissioner of Social Security on Oct. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Alexandra A Smith against Commissioner of Social Security on Oct. 2.
Case activity for Tawon Trible vs Shawne C on Oct. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tawon Trible against Shawne C on Oct. 2.
Case activity for Daniel Robert Hamilton vs Brandon Kitle on Oct. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Daniel Robert Hamilton against Brandon Kitle, Michael C. Car and Timothy J. Ting on Oct. 2.
Long term care facility accused of negligence, wrongful death of resident
A relative of a long term care home resident is claiming staff at the facility violated Illinois' Nursing Home Care Act and contributed to his wrongful death.