News from July 2020
July 21: 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 July 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Jese R. Perez vs Frank Lawrence on July 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jese R. Perez against A. Crain, Counselor Carter, Counselor Meyer, Dr. Ritz, Dr. Siddiqui, Frank Lawrence, Jane Doe 1, John Doe 1 - 2, Nurse Locke, Nurse Zimmer and Wexford on July 27.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on July 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on July 21 in the suits below:
ComEd hit with class action lawsuits over its role in alleged Madigan bribery, patronage hiring scheme
Northern Illinois' largest electrical utility was hit with two class action lawsuits, demanding it repay its customers perhaps hundreds of millions of dollars for allegedly using a bribery scheme to curry favor with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to pass laws that allowed it to rack up hundreds of millions of dollars, or more, in profit, since at least 2011.
Kilbride up for retention in November; Voting record stands out with many plaintiff-friendly lone dissents
In November, voters in the Illinois Third Judicial District will vote on whether to allow state Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride to retain his seat on the court, or force him to run for reelection.
Homeowner sues Terminix after falling during termite treatment
A homeowner claims she fractured her leg after Terminix employees moved a set of concrete steps while treating the home for termites, causing her to fall.
Insurer seeks declaration it satisfied obligations following Fairview Heights fire
An insurance company argues that it has satisfied its obligations to Fairview Heights homeowners who seek additional funds after their home caught fire in 2016.
Suit alleges Centralia attorney kept settlement money, left state
EDWARDSVILLE — A couple claims a Centralia attorney who represented them in their auto collision lawsuit kept the settlement funds and left Illinois.
July 20: 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 July 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for James M. Simpson vs Commissioner of Social Security on July 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by James M. Simpson against Commissioner of Social Security on July 26.
July 20: 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 July 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dugan grants dismissal again in amended $1 million funding dispute; VAC, Lavite seek appealable order
The Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Madison County and Superintendent Bradley Lavite seek an appealable order after Madison County Circuit Judge David Dugan granted Madison County officials’ motion to dismiss the amended $1 million funding dispute.
July 20: 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 July 20. 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 July 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on July 20 in the suits below:
July 20: 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 July 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Former Thomas Industrial Coatings employee sues over alleged sexual harassment
EDWARDSVILLE - A former employee of Thomas Industrial Coatings claims she endured sexual harassment from her supervisor both at work and at her private residence.
Homeowners allege realtor, seller failed to disclose county's plans for bike trail on Collinsville property
EDWARDSVILLE — Collinsville homeowners who recently purchased the property claim the sellers and real estate agent failed to disclose Madison County's plans to acquire part of the property for a bike trail.
AT&T gets subpoena in Madigan probe
Federal investigators are looking into Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s relationship with multiple corporations.
Gilbert denies remand in suit against US Steel over fatal accident
BENTON – Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert rejected Madison County jurisdiction over a fatal accident at US Steel in Granite City.
Madigan out? But what about the machine?
House Speaker Mike Madigan’s iron grip on Illinois could be nearing an end.