News from August 2020
Patient sues Saint Anthony's Healthcare over post-surgery infection
EDWARDSVILLE — A diabetic patient claims he suffered a surgical wound infection after Saint Anthony's delayed his follow-up treatment by terminating his physician.
Case activity for Thomas Perko vs Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. on Aug. 5
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Thomas Perko against Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. on Aug. 5.
July 30: 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 July 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 30: 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 July 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Appeals panel: Springfield judge shouldn't have tossed taxpayer suit over whether state wrongly borrowed $14 billion
An appeals court in Springfield said the lawsuit raises constitutional questions that are the courts' job to interpret and decide.
Injury firm's limb loss analysis gives meaning to the cost of an arm and a leg
Losing a limb at an Illinois workplace can net an injured person the second greatest payout among all states at a whopping $439,858, according to a report from injury law firm Bader Scott, based in Georgia.
Former legal assistant claims Prairie State Generating retaliated against her for taking FMLA
BELLEVILLE — A former legal assistant at Prairie State Generating claims in-house counsel retaliated against her for taking leave to care for her sick mother.
Suit alleges Edwardsville Red Robin in default of lease agreement
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Red Robin is facing a suit alleging it remains in default of its lease agreement despite receiving multiple notices from its landlord.
Californian sues Lap Band defendants in Madison County
A California man has filed a product liability suit in Madison County after his wife died from complications with a Lap-Band, a device that is placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity.
Woman allegedly assaulted by drunk patron sues Granite City bar
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing a Granite City bar after she was allegedly attacked by an intoxicated patron and suffered a broken jaw.
July 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "530 habeas corpus (general)" cases
The following cases categorized as "530 habeas corpus (general)" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 29: 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" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Aug. 4: Plaintiffs in re: Depakote vs Abbott Laboratories, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Plaintiffs in re: Depakote against Abbott Laboratories, Inc. on Aug. 4: 'Notice Of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Rosenstengel Assigned To This Case. All Future Documents Must Bear Case Number 20-cv-755-Njr. (jlrr)'.
Anesthesiologist allegedly terminated for refusing to take pay cut during pandemic
EDWARDSVILLE — An anesthesiologist claims Synergy Healthcare breached his employment agreement by firing him because he refused to take a pay cut due to decreased profits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "863 social security: diwc/diww" cases
The following cases categorized as "863 social security: diwc/diww" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 29: 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 July 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Rebecca S. Paddick vs USA on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rebecca S. Paddick against USA on Aug. 4.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on July 29
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on July 29 in the suits below:
July 29: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "245 tort product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "245 tort product liability" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 29: 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 July 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: