News from 2019
Nov. 5: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Nov. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Belleville hardware store included in Roundup lawsuit against Monsanto; Company suggests St. Clair Co. is plaintiff-friendly
BELLEVILLE - In a twist to the majority of legal actions claiming that a weed killer caused cancer in users, a local hardware store has been named as a defendant in a suit against multinational conglomerate Bayer.
Nov. 5: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "360 p.i.: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "360 p.i.: other" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Nov. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Worker not entitled to new benefits, injury linked to ongoing medical condition, appeals court rules
An employee has failed to persuade an appeals court that his workers' compensation claim was linked to a new injury that happened in the course of his employment.
Walmart vows to investigate all sexual harassment allegations, suit filed against company, employee
EDWARDSVILLE - Sexual harassment allegations will always be thoroughly investigated, retailer Walmart has said following the filing of a complaint linked to a store in Madison County.
Foreign substance blamed, negligence claimed, following alleged slip and fall at Burger King outlet
EDWARDSVILLE - A Burger King franchisee, and a former manager of one of its outlets, faces a lawsuit following an alleged slip and fall.
How to plug big-time shortfalls in police and fire pension funds? Some cities are selling sewer systems for big bucks
Policy expert cautions against selling off city assets for quick fix: "You can only sell your car once to make your house payment."
Cates announces she will run for Supreme Court; Barberis will bring primary challenge to Overstreet
Fifth District Appellate Court Judge Judy Cates has announced she will seek election to the Illinois Supreme Court next year for the seat being vacated by retiring Justice Lloyd Karmeier.
2019 Illinois corruption tracker
Illinois is the second-most corrupt state in the nation, according to the University of Illinois-Chicago. And corruption costs the state economy at least $550 million per year. But the size and scope of government corruption is nothing new for Illinoisans.
'Wholly inadequate': Lawyers seek more opioid money by avoiding global settlement process
A proposed “negotiation class” to settle all opioid litigation by U.S. cities and counties could be in deep trouble, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit considers an appeal of the order creating the controversial class and lawyers in two states with big claims urge their clients to opt out before a Nov. 22 deadline.
Safety top priority, says retail giant following store slip and fall claim
BELLEVILLE - Walmart will respond when appropriate to a claim of negligence after a customer alleged she slipped and fell on a substance on the floor of one its store, the company said.
Class action run by some of region’s biggest firms want Chrysler to replicate expert’s work; Defense calls it ‘fantastical’
BENTON – Damage expert Michael Williams didn’t give Chrysler data behind a report for a class action because he expected Chrysler to replicate his work, class counsel Christopher Baucom argues at U.S. district court.
Court activity on Nov. 10: Joseph Tomileri vs Logan Hollow Farms, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joseph Tomileri against Logan Hollow Farms, LLC on Nov. 10: 'Complaint Against Logan Hollow Farms, Llc, Filed By Joseph Tomilleri. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(berwin, David)'.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Nov. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Nov. 4 in the suits below:
Nov. 4: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "999 miscellaneous case" cases
The following cases categorized as "999 miscellaneous case" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Nov. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 4: 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 Nov. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
HEPLERBROOM: Jones and Khan to Speak to Independent Insurance Agents About Buying, Selling, and Perpetuating Insurance Agencies
Lance Jones and Wasif Khan will be among the featured speakers at a seminar of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois.
HEPLERBROOM: Environmental Attorneys Publish Article on Erosion of Regulated Entities’ Traditional Protections
Jennifer Martin, Alec Messina, and Michael Murphy have published an article in the Illinois Manufacturer that highlights how recent cases involving alleged violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act have set some alarming precedents for Illinois companies.
COZEN O'CONNOR: The Future of Federal Automated Vehicle Regulation
Artificial Intelligence and autonomous vehicle technology are advancing at a rapid pace.
Nov. 4: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "220 real property: foreclosure" cases
The following cases categorized as "220 real property: foreclosure" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Nov. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: