News from April 2020
County clerk to federal judge: Pritzker stay home orders should be presumed unconstitutional, unenforceable
Macon County Clerk Josh Tanner, defending against a lawsuit over ballot access, said Pritzker exceeded his power in extending stay at home orders, so the orders should be considered illegal and void.
Insurer sued for allegedly failing to pay for medical services
EDWARDSVILLE - A hospital has filed suit against an insurance plan provider for allegedly failing to cover the costs of services to Medicaid recipients.
Church challenges Pritzker's stay home order in court; Prizker revises order to allow small religious gatherings, drive-in services
The lawsuit asserts Pritzker's COVID-19 shutdown orders rest on 'shaky legal foundations,' violate constitutional protections for religion, speech, assembly and due process.
Denny's cook claims gender discrimination over pay
BENTON - A female cook at a Denny's restaurant claims she was paid less money than male employees due to gender discrimination.
St. Clair Co. judge among those named in proposed class action brought by former Casino Queen workers
BENTON – Former Casino Queen president Jeffrey Watson, now a judge in St. Clair County, faces a potential class action claiming he and others concealed the boat’s dismal financial condition when they arranged for employees to buy it. Former employees Tom Hensiek and Jason Gill sued Watson and others in U.S.
April 22: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for James Strouse vs John Doe 1 on April 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by James Strouse and John Doe against John Doe 1, John Doe 2 and Warden on April 28.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on April 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on April 22 in the suits below:
Case activity for Reginald Strother vs William B. True on April 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Reginald Strother against William B. True on April 28.
Fifth District reverses Rudolf's order denying motion to transfer medical malpractice suit to Clinton County
The Fifth District Appellate Court reversed St. Clair County Heinz Rudolf’s order denying transfer in a medical malpractice suit alleging Clinton County doctors failed to diagnose a patient’s stroke.
Case activity for Twaunda Flie vs Synchrony Financial on April 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Twaunda Flie against Synchrony Financial on April 28.
April 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" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Central Laborers' Pension Welfare and Annuity Funds vs Edwards Kamadulski, LLC on April 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Central Laborers' Pension Welfare and Annuity Funds against Edwards Kamadulski, LLC and Kevin Edwards on April 28.
IL A/G: Pritzker has power to declare 30-day emergencies as long as he believes emergency exists
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, through the Illinois Attorney General's Office, has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to overturn a Southern Illinois judge's ruling denting his COVID emergency powers
Governor could face additional suits over stay-at-home extension as he vows to appeal restraining order; Others weigh in
A temporary restraining order against Gov. JB Pritzker's plan to extend the statewide stay-at-home order through the end of May could be just the beginning of more constitutional challenges as Illinoisans strive to get back to work, church and eventually to school.
Illinois meat packing industry suffering from COVID-19 pandemic
The closing of meat packing plants because of the COVID-19 pandemic is hammering the pork industry and meat farmers who are finding fewer and fewer places to process their products for market consumption.
Court activity on April 27: Jason Gil vs Administrative Committee of the Casino Queen Employee Stock Ownership Plan
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jason Gil and Tom Hensiek against Administrative Committee of the Casino Queen Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Board of Directors of Casino Queen Holding Company, Inc. , Charles W Bidwil, James G Koman, Jefrey Watson, John & Jane Does 1 - 20, Robert Barows and Timothy J Rand on April 27.
Case activity for Katrina D. Fouty vs Comisioner Andrew M. Saul on April 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Katrina D. Fouty against Comisioner Andrew M. Saul on April 27.
April 21: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "555 prison condition" cases
The following cases categorized as "555 prison condition" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Crystal M. Grater vs Commissioner of Social Security on April 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Crystal M. Grater against Commissioner of Social Security on April 27.