News from January 2020
Ruth, City of Alton dismissed from suit alleging slander from grass-cutting liens; Ruth sued for denying substitution of judge
Claims against Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth and the City of Alton have been voluntarily dismissed in a class action alleging Alton residents’ titles were slandered by the delivery of grass-cutting liens.
Report says employment lawsuits down, but class action success rate highest ever; Cost businesses billions
Plaintiffs' lawyers are securing class action nods at 80% clip, and settlements are still totaling hundreds of millions of dollars, a report from Seyfarth Shaw says
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Jan. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 6 in the suits below:
CHUHAK & TECSON PC: Chuhak & Tecson welcomes two new associates
Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
CLAUSEN MILLER PC: Clausen Miller Announces the Retirement of Thomas Ryerson, Jack Hynes, and Andy Jacobson
We would like to send our warmest congratulations to three Clausen Miller partners on their recent retirement from the Firm.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Review of Significant D&O Cases and Settlements for the Second Half of 2019
Gary Gassman and Stephanie Nashban will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Review of Significant D&O Cases and Settlements for the Second Half of 2019," on Wednesday, January 15.
Jan. 6: 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 Jan. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 6: 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. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 6: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "family and medical leave act" cases
The following cases categorized as "family and medical leave act" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 6: 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. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 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 Jan. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton Supporting Venture for America
Pepper is proud to continue our role with supporting Venture For America (VFA).
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: O’Neil, Scannell, Hilliard Named to DMagazine Best Lawyers Under 40 List
New Foley Partner Rachel Kingrey O’Neil, Senior Counsel Thomas Scannell and Associate Chelsea Hilliard were named to DMagazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 list for 2020.
Geico wants judge to cap Lakin insurance lawsuit damage request to $74K
BENTON – Geico Casualty Company doesn’t believe a sworn statement of former lawyer Tom Lakin that he seeks no more than $74,000 in a suit over coverage.
Multiple injections of Enbrel led to patient's death, lawsuit claims
EDWARDSVILLE – A lawsuit was filed against Sawar's Neurological Institute, P.C., after a woman allegedly died from multiple injections of Enbrel.
Board member says circuit clerk's office clerical error to blame for Wigginton's third DUI; Von Nida: 'I can't be responsible for drunks'
Madison County Board member Chrissy Dutton said a clerical error made in Circuit Clerk Mark von Nida’s office that allowed former US Attorney Stephen Wigginton to keep his license last year is to blame after he was charged with another DUI.
Case activity for Ryan Beck vs Alfonso David on Jan. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ryan Beck against Alfonso David, Machel Reynolds and Wexford Health Services Inc on Jan. 10.
Court activity on Jan. 7: James A Goston vs Bary Brady
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by James A Goston against Bary Brady on Jan. 7: 'Vacated-judgment In A Civil Case. Signed By Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison On 1/7/2020. (dmw2) Modified On 1/10/2020 (cds).'.
Case activity for Bryant H. Harvey vs Brian Purdue on Jan. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bryant H. Harvey against Brian Purdue, C / O Kely, Carter, Dede Brokhart, Grivens, IDOC, Lacie Livingston, Lori Cuningham, Mat Boesecker, McCarthy, McCaslin, Pamela Ward, Russell Goins, Shelia Lewis, T. Stuck and Tamy Welty on Jan. 10.
Case activity for Bryant H. Harvey vs Brian Purdue on Jan. 9
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bryant H. Harvey against Brian Purdue, C / O Kely, Carter, Dede Brokhart, Grivens, IDOC, Lacie Livingston, Lori Cuningham, Mat Boesecker, McCarthy, McCaslin, Pamela Ward, Russell Goins, Shelia Lewis, T. Stuck and Tamy Welty on Jan. 9.