News from January 2020
Case activity for Kimberly Huckabe vs Commissioner of Social Security on Jan. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kimberly Huckabe against Commissioner of Social Security on Jan. 8.
Jan. 2: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "442 civil rights: jobs" cases
The following cases categorized as "442 civil rights: jobs" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Tony Rogers vs Brokhart on Jan. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tony Rogers against Brokhart, Dr. Ritz, John R. Baldwin, Rob Jefreys and Wexford Health Sources, Inc. on Jan. 8.
Jan. 2: 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 Jan. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Jan. 7: Ronald Garber vs Eric A Freland
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ronald Garber and Shery Helgoe against Eric A Freland, Lorenzini & Associates, LTD. and Ronald N Lorenzini on Jan. 7: 'Complaint For Legal Malpractice Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-4079564.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(bruck, Michael)'.
Case activity for Karnel Nelson vs Alfonso David on Jan. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Karnel Nelson against Alfonso David, Jef Denison, Karen Smoot, Oficer Duning, Tery Grisom and Warden Walker on Jan. 8.
Case activity for Carolyn M Jordan vs Erin Piche on Jan. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carolyn M Jordan against Erin Piche on Jan. 6.
Court activity on Jan. 6: Frantzy Cerisier vs Goodman Networks, Incorporated
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Frantzy Cerisier against Goodman Networks, Incorporated on Jan. 6: 'Complaint Against Goodman Networks, Incorporated ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-4077089.), Filed By Frantzy Cerisier. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Summons To Be Issued)(schafer, Jay)'.
Two Republicans file PFAS amendment while others in GOP see no hope for bill
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The EPA would have six months to declare certain chemicals as hazardous under the federal Superfund law – a measure rejected late last year by Senate Republicans – if an amendment is adopted to a bill that will be the next battleground over the regulation of PFAS.
93 of Illinois' 102 counties have lost population since 2010; St. Clair, Madison among biggest losers
If you’re wondering how widespread Illinois’ problems really are, check out the below chart based on U.S. Census data. It shows that 93 of the state’s 102 counties have shrunk since 2010. Illinois’ population dropped by 100,000 people between 2010 and 2018 and few of the state’s counties have been spared.
Public defender appointed to represent Banowetz in Gori murder
Madison County Public Defender John Rekowski said his office was appointed to represent Timothy Michael Banowetz, who is accused of killing asbestos attorney Randy Gori.
St. Clair County real estate Dec. 2-6
An O'Fallon land parcel sold for $920,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Dec. 2-6.
St. Clair County foreclosures Dec. 19-27
There were nine foreclosures in St. Clair County Dec. 19-27.
Lakin seeks to remand insurance dispute from federal court to Madison County
BENTON – Former lawyer Tom Lakin, no longer anonymous in his suit against Geico, moved to remand it from U.S. district court to Madison County on Jan. 3.
Facing third DUI in less than three years, Wigginton removes name from roll of attorneys
Former U.S. Attorney Stephen Wigginton has voluntarily removed his name from the roll of attorneys in the state of Illinois.
Attorney who grew local asbestos firm to number one in nation also became major political donor along the way
Randy Gori's lawsuits accounted for 23 percent of all civil suits in St. Clair County in 2017, 29 percent in 2018, and 39 percent in 2019.
Gori remembered as 'champion of our community'
Asbestos attorney Randy Gori, 47, is being remembered as a hardworking philanthropist who loved cars.
Madison County foreclosures Dec. 23-26
There were seven foreclosures in Madison County from Dec. 23-26
Madison County real estate Dec. 6-12
A Collinsville property sold for $600,000 as part of the recent Madison County real estate transactions for Dec. 6-12.
St. Clair County foreclosures Dec. 30-31
There were seven foreclosures in St. Clair County Dec. 30-31.