News from February 2020
Woman alleges injuries from neighbor's pit bull
A woman claims she was injured when her neighbor’s pit bull attacked her after the dog’s collar broke.
O'Fallon woman sued for allegedly embezzling $1.68 millon from retired Memorial doctor
An O'Fallon woman is accused of stealing $1.68 million from retired Memorial Hospital emergency medicine physician Dr. Thomas F. Byrne, 72, who's now living in Florida.
Daycare center alleges shoddy work will cost more than $300,000 to redo
EDWARDSVILLE – The owners of a daycare center are claiming shoddy work was carried on by multiple contractors on an addition and parking lot at the premises.
Couple sues State Farm after hail damage cost rose from $1,470 to $140,672 after repeated inspections
EDWARDSVILLE – The cost of hail damage to a house was first assessed by an insurance company to be $1,470, but after repeated further inspections, investigators from the insurance company assessed the total cost at $140,672, prompting a lawsuit.
Another special prosecutor is appointed in Madison County; Perjury is suggested in Gibbons' motion
Madison County Circuit Judge Christopher Threlkeld appointed a special prosecutor to investigate alleged perjury after Madison County States Attorney Tom Gibbons suggested there may be a conflict of interest.
Feb. 14: 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 Feb. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 14: 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 Feb. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 14: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "320 assault libel & slander" cases
The following cases categorized as "320 assault libel & slander" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 14: 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 Feb. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 14: 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 Feb. 14. 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 Feb. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 14 in the suits below:
Shopper sues over slip, fall at Fairview Heights mall
BELLEVILLE – A shopping mall and its owners is facing a lawsuit over claims that a customer slipped and fell on a foreign substance during a visit.
St. Clair County ruled proper forum for personal injury action; In dissent, Barberis says plaintiff is forum shopping
A personal injury action can proceed in St. Clair County after an appeals court ruled against the defendants argument stating it would be better heard in another forum as none of the parties had any real connection to the plaintiff's chosen one.
Appeals court affirms injunction against Sunset Overlook, brands one argument 'absurd'
A restaurant has failed in its bid to overturn a decision permanently barring the serving of food and drink outside its premises, and providing entertainment on its patio or inside without a special permit.
Feb. 13: 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 Feb. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Panayiota P. Kyriakidis vs Commissioner of Social Security on Feb. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Panayiota P. Kyriakidis against Commissioner of Social Security on Feb. 19.
Case activity for USA vs Judith K. Prince on Feb. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against Judith K. Prince on Feb. 19.
Fifth District dismisses attempt to overturn decision in favor of plumbing firm
MOUNT VERNON – A woman who disputed a judgment against her in a dispute with a plumbing company did not deliver any evidence that a circuit court erred in finding against her, an appeals court has ruled.
Case activity for Alvin T. Perkins vs Angela Crain on Feb. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Alvin T. Perkins against Angela Crain, Frank Lawrence, Rob Jefreys, Siddiqui and Wexford Source Inc on Feb. 19.
Candidate David Michael says Madison County auditor is a non-political, collaborative role
Madison County board member David Michael, who is running on the Republican ticket for county auditor, said that if elected, he would operate collaboratively with the county in a non-partisan role to ensure the county runs more effectively.