News from April 2020
Auto repair shop accused of breach of contract, fraud over alleged failure to fix vehicles
EDWARDSVILLE - An auto repair shop accused of faling to carry out repairs on two vehicles faces claims of breach of contract and fraud.Three individuals.
April 16: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "540 mandamus & other" cases
The following cases categorized as "540 mandamus & other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Illinois – Basic logic ignored
We ask that the Governor provide the citizens with the actual plan for opening up Illinois so that people can get back to work and provide for their families. The first step in doing that is to lift the orders for counties with zero case or even 10 or less.
Pritzker must open state and cut taxes to avoid disaster
Pritzker is doing exactly the wrong things, and unless he changes course soon, Illinois is finished.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on April 16 in the suits below:
April 16: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "medical malpractice" cases
The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Springfield judge blocks Pritzker's COVID workers' comp rule changes; Employers say are illegal, could cost billions
A judge has granted a temporary restraining order to business groups who accused the Pritzker administration of illegally enacting new workers' comp rules to leave employers to "pick up the tab" for COVID illness
Pritzker extends stay at home order til May 30, but how long will the law allow him to do so?
A lawsuit from a downstate Republican state representative demands the courts block Pritzker, until and unless the General Assembly takes action to grant him more emergency powers.
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk operates with limited staff during Covid-19 pandemic; Court filings continue at same pace
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Kahalah Clay said that despite the closures prompted by the spread of Covid-19, court filings are continuing at the same pace as before the shut down.
Suit alleges faulty heater caused fire
EDWARDSVILLE - A man claims he was injured in a fire caused by a faulty heater.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on April 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on April 15 in the suits below:
Case activity for Steshawn Brisco vs Angela Crain on April 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Steshawn Brisco against Angela Crain, C/o Chity, Dr. Goldman, Dr. Siddiqui, J. Weatherford, Jacquelin Lashbrok, John Doe, John R. Baldwin, John/Jane Doe and Towle on April 21.
April 15: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pritzker prioritizes Illinois criminals
“Because of the risk of infection from the coronavirus, all law-abiding citizens must stay home for their own protection. Meanwhile, for the same reason, violent criminals must be released from prison.”
April 15: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "463 habeas corpus - alien detainee" cases
The following cases categorized as "463 habeas corpus - alien detainee" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Law Library, Self-Help Center continue offering services remotely
While Madison County's courts remain mostly closed to the public, Chief Judge William Mudge and Circuit Clerk Mark von Nida remind citizens that the Law Library and Legal Self-Help Center are still available remotely.
Former Macy's employee sues over alleged race, age discrimination
BENTON - A former Macy's employee is accusing the retailer of discrimination following the termination of her employment.
April 15: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "446 civil rights: americans with disabilities - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "446 civil rights: americans with disabilities - other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 15. 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 April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on April 14 in the suits below:
April 14: 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" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: