News from 2019
Case activity for Johny A Corbin vs Tyson Foods, Inc. on Nov. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Johny A Corbin against Tyson Foods, Inc. on Nov. 19.
Case activity for Mwamba M. Rufin vs Dr. Ritz on Nov. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mwamba M. Rufin against Dr. Ritz, Faiyaz Ahmed, John Baldwin, Vipin K. Shah and Wexford Health Sources, Inc. on Nov. 19.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Nov. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Nov. 13 in the suits below:
Magistrate walks back scheduling order in Chrysler sludge case; Says he mistook it for joint motion
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Beatty granted an adversarial motion in three days because he mistook it for a joint motion.
Mother not unreasonable to insist on supervised meetings between grandparents and children
MT. VERNON - A mother was not unreasonable for supervising visits of her two children with their grandparents, an appeals court has ruled.
Alleged hit and run victim sues driver charged with aggravated assault, according to complaint
EDWARDSVILLE - A pedestrian claiming he was the victim of a hit and run driver has filed suit against the motorist, whom the complaint states was later charged with aggravated battery.
Nurse claims hospital discriminated against her, forced retirement, due to age
BELLEVILLE - An older nurse employed by a medical center is claiming age discrimination amid allegations she was forced to resign just after burying her mother.
Attorney says lawsuit filed by woman involved in divorce proceedings 'has no substance'
EDWARDSVILLE - A Belleville attorney insists a lawsuit filed by a woman involved in divorce proceedings has no substance.
Nov. 12: 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. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 12: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases
The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Nov. 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Municipalities continue to fight long running actions over towing fees following DUI arrests
EDWARDSVILLE - Nearly eight years after class actions were filed against several cities over claims they overcharged towing fees for those drivers accused of drunk driving, the cases continue to be argued in court.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Nov. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Nov. 12 in the suits below:
QA with Tom Haine: Challenger for State's Attorney position reveals why he believes voters should back him
Tom Haine has announced he will run for the office of state's attorney as a Republican against incumbent Tom Gibbons.
Couple claims dislodged pipe caused poisoning, brain injuries to themselves, child
BELLEVILLE - A family claims they were poisoned by carbon monoxide and are blaming a dislodged furnace exhaust pipe, according to a lawsuit filed against a roofer they are allege was partly responsible.
Case activity for Tina Lidy vs James Buhnerkempe on Nov. 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tina Lidy against James Buhnerkempe, Joan Thies, Sandra Bushby and Stevens Industries on Nov. 18.
QA with Tom Gibbons: State's Attorney reveals why he feels voters should once again put faith in him
Tom Gibbons has confirmed he will run again for Madison County State's Attorney, a position he has held since first appointed in 2010.
Case activity for Oscar Dilon vs James Gady on Nov. 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Oscar Dilon against James Gady, James Wiliams, Michael A. Reily and Tom Llewelyn on Nov. 18.
HEPLERBROOM: Davis Spoke to Independent Insurance Agents About Cybersecurity Planning
Glenn Davis was a member of a cybersecurity panel at the recent annual convention of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Statement on the Retirement of Senate President John Cullerton
Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement on the announced retirement of Illinois Senate President John Cullerton.
Appeals court OKs $1M judgment vs S. IL grandparents accused of conspiring with cops, prosecutors to seize granddaughter
A nearly $1 million damages award against grandparents found by a jury to have conspired with law enforcement officials to snatch their grandchild and have their daughter arrested will stand, an appeals court ruled.