News from August 2020
Prosecutorial misconduct responsible for ruin of $250 million insurance business, former broker asserts in book
CHICAGO – Former insurance broker Michael Segal, subject of a 2019 book holding his criminal conviction up as a disgrace, laments the lack of accountability for prosecutorial misconduct.
Aug. 6: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Madison County VAC, superintendent appeal dismissal of $1 million funding dispute
The Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Madison County (VAC) and Superintendent Bradley Lavite are appealing Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan’s orders denying summary judgment and dismissing the amended $1 million funding dispute.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Aug. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Aug. 6 in the suits below:
Aug. 6: 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 Aug. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 6: 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 Aug. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Aug. 12: Thomas Levrete vs Clint Mayer
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Thomas Levrete against Clint Mayer, Elijah Spiler, Justin Bryant, Keith Staszak, Marian Brameier, Michael Johnson, Robert Duval, Seth Meracle and Zachary Corbet on Aug. 12: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-4252413.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(power, Melinda)'.
Aug. 6: 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 Aug. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pritzker again pushes criminalizing businesses for failing to follow his COVID-19 orders
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is again turning to criminal penalties to gain compliance with his coronavirus mandates. He is targeting small business owners for mask violations.
Madison County judge Smith graduates from US Army War College
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith graduated from the United States Army War College after completing the resident and correspondence courses.
Court activity on Aug. 11: Randle Beam vs Andrew M Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Randle Beam against Andrew M Saul, Commissioner of Social Security on Aug. 11: 'Complaint Against Andrew M Saul, Commissioner Of Social Security, Filed By Randle Beam. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Affidavit Application To Proceed In Forma Pauperis)(goetz, David)'.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Aug. 5
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Aug. 5 in the suits below:
Aug. 5: 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 Aug. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Objectors to Target-Rexall class action settlement ordered to surrender $60K
CHICAGO – Two men who took $60,000 each to dismiss objections to a class action settlement must disgorge it, Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on Aug. 6.
Case activity for Carol Hana vs Commissioner of Social Security on Aug. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carol Hana against Commissioner of Social Security on Aug. 11.
Case activity for Dion Thompson vs Charles W. Heck on Aug. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dion Thompson against Charles W. Heck, Christopher S. Thompson, Diane Skorch, Dylan J. Hagene and S. Mercier on Aug. 11.
Aug. 5: 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 Aug. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 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" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Wood River tenant, landlord settle suit alleging ceiling fell on plaintiff's head
A Wood River tenant reached a settlement with her landlord in a suit alleging she was injured when part of the ceiling of her rental property fell on her head.
Madison County board votes to postpone PTELL; Chapman: 'If 35,000 people from unimpacted areas vote, it's more like representation without taxation'
In a heated special meeting Monday, the Madison County Board voted 18-6 to postpone discussion of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) referendum, moving it beyond the deadline to put it on the November ballot.