News from August 2020
Aug. 17: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "480 consumer credit" cases
The following cases categorized as "480 consumer credit" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 17: 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 Aug. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 17: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "440 civil rights: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Voices from the Golden Years: HCA in Kunsan
All the nurses loved him. On numerous occasions when I visited him at Meridian, I would catch him telling one of his favorite and legendary courtroom stories to three or four nurses – nervous Nellies who worried they might get caught slacking, but who could not resist risking their jobs to hear a good war story from Harry.
Bookkeeper indicted for allegedly stealing more than $1 million from former Memorial ER doc
A federal grand jury for the Southern District of Illinois returned a 10-count indictment charging Kathleen M. Dvorak, 60, of O’Fallon, with conducting a large, multi-year fraud scheme.
Granite City alleges communications company, contractor damaged sewer lines
EDWARDSVILLE — Granite City is suing MCI Communications Services, alleging its sewer line was damaged by a fiber optic cable.
Granite City homeowners sue sanitary district over sewage backup in their home
EDWARDSVILLE - Granite City homeowners claims the negligence of a Madison County sanitary district caused sewage to back up into their home.
Main Street Brewing sues Cincinnati Insurance for lockdown losses
EAST ST. LOUIS – Belleville’s 4202 Main Street Brewing Company sued Cincinnati Insurance in U.S. district court on Aug. 21, claiming it unreasonably refused to cover losses from the lockdown.
Mail carrier sues Edwardsville homeowners after allegedly falling off porch
EDWARDSVILLE — A mail carrier is suing Edwardsville homeowners after she allegedly fell off their porch and suffered injuries during a mail delivery.
Discrimination trial for Madison County jailer postponed another six months
BENTON – Former Madison County jailer Gustavo Navarrete, ready for trial on a discrimination claim five months ago, must wait another six months for a jury.
Rosenstengel assigns attorney for pro se plaintiff in racial discrimination case against AFSCME and state
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel has assigned attorney Timothy Connor of Greenville to represent state employee Jennifer Dunkley in racial discrimination suits against her union and the state.
Professional arm wrestler and event organizers sued by competitor who suffered bicep rupture
A DeSoto, Mo. man who claims he suffered a distal bicep rupture in an arm wrestling contest is suing event organizers, sponsors and the professional who allegedly hurt him.
HEPLERBROOM: HeplerBroom Attorneys Honored with Inclusion on Best Lawyers List
HeplerBroom is proud to announce that 15 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America.
LITTLER MENDELSON PC: Hospitality Roundtable to be held on August 26, 2020
Littler attorneys present a highly-engaging, practical roundtable series geared toward the hospitality industry.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: Practical Next Steps: What the Schrems II Decision Means for Your Data Transfers
Join experts from Ankura and Fox Rothschild to discuss the impact of the Schrems II decision invalidating Privacy Shield and practical steps for what organizations can do in response.
HESSE MARTONE: HesseMartone sponsors SIBA Golf Outing to fund Scholarships
The firm is proud to be a sponsor of the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) Golf Outing on August 20th.
CLARK HILL PLC: Tackling the Overlap Between the FMLA, ADA, and WC
Tackling the Overlap Between the FMLA, ADA, and WC Description: The FMLA, ADA, and state workers' compensation statutes all protect employees who need to take time off from work because of medical, disability, or family issues.
Case activity for Levon Tery vs Illinois Department of Corrections on Aug. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Levon Tery against Darin M. Wels, David Bogart, Illinois Department of Corrections, Stephanie Wagoner and Vandalia Correctional Center on Aug. 10.
Aug. 11: 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 Aug. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Levon Tery vs Illinois Department of Corrections on Aug. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Levon Tery against Darin M. Wels, David Bogart, Illinois Department of Corrections, Stephanie Wagoner and Vandalia Correctional Center on Aug. 21.