News from March 2020
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 9
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 9 in the suits below:
Case activity for Ros D. Grer vs Commissioner of Social Security on March 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ros D. Grer against Commissioner of Social Security on March 15.
Customer sues over slip, fall at Granite City McDonald's
EDWARDSVILLE - A man is suing McDonald's and its franchise after he allegedly slipped and fell at the fast-food restaurant.
Election officials say all precincts will be staffed in Madison, St. Clair counties, in spite of election judges calling off service
Election officials in Madison and St. Clair counties are dealing with a significant number of calls from election judges seeking to be excused from service on primary election day on Tuesday over concerns about the spread of coronavirus. But both counties expect to have all precincts staffed and safe.
CLARK HILL PLC: The Coronavirus: Helping Employers Through New and Developing Workplace Issues
Health threats, like the Coronavirus, can virtually come out of nowhere and as anyone paying attention to the recent news knows, can also be incredibly disruptive to business operations.
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: Shook Trial Lawyers Chosen for Illinois Super Lawyers List
Super Lawyers named eight Shook, Hardy & Bacon Chicago attorneys as Illinois Super Lawyers 2020, including Chicago Managing Partner Lynn Murray.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: Meet the Experts: Status of CFIUS
Partners Antonia Tzinova, Ron Oleynik and Charles Borden will speak on a panel discussing the status of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Covid-19 Resource Center
Pepper Hamilton has always treated every client as if it were our only client — even during these uncertain times.
HOLLAND & KNIGHT: GovCon and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Government contractors face a unique set of risks and opportunities from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including operational disruptions, supply chain challenges, labor and employment issues, and increased demand from U.S. government agencies for supplies and services required to respond to the crisis. Holland & Knight attorneys Kara Ariail, David Black, Eric Crusius and Bob Tompkins will provide an overview and analysis of what to expect and how best to respond to the challenges and opportunities arising from COVID-19.
Chief Judge Gleeson continues all civil matters until at least April 10
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson ordered all civil matters in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit (including Monroe, Perry, Randolph and Washington counties) be continued until at least April 10.
Chief Judge Mudge implements docket changes; Certain cases will be continued 30 days
Except for emergent or timely court matters, the Third Judicial Circut is instituting certain procedures for the following dockets, effective today, March 16.
Southern District of Illinois federal court remains open, though limitations in place until April 3; All civil matters are continued
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, including the courthouses in East St. Louis and Benton, remain open and continue to perform essential functions amid circumstances associated with the COVID-19 outbreak.
Suit alleges restaurant employee terminated due to disability
EDWARDSVILLE - A former employee of a restaurant claims he was terminated from his job because of a disability.Alex Longos filed suit against Panera after he was let go from his job as a cashier at its Edwardsville outlet.Longos is bringing the action, filed March 2 in Madison County Circuit Court, under the Illinois Human Rights Act.The plaintiff claims he exhausted all other remedies of redress, including the filing of charges with the Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission.
Two St. Clair County residents test positive for coronavirus, health department says
Two St. Clair County residents have tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - the first two presumptive positive cases in the county.
Case activity for James L Tierney vs Jil M Hanley on March 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by James L Tierney against Jil M Hanley and Patrick J Conaghan on March 13.
Case activity for Arnez McCorkle vs C / O Smith on March 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Arnez McCorkle against C / O Smith, Dr. Brookhart and Oficer Weaver on March 13.
Court activity on March 12: Theresa A. Laux vs Commissioner of Social Security
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Theresa A. Laux against Commissioner of Social Security on March 12: 'Notice Of Appearance By Traci L. Severs On Behalf Of Theresa A. Laux (severs, Traci)'.
Case activity for Central Laborers' Pension Welfare and Annuity Funds vs Christy Industrial Services on March 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Central Laborers' Pension Welfare and Annuity Funds against Christy Industrial Services on March 12.
Case activity for Amy V. Nichols vs Commissioner of Social Security on March 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Amy V. Nichols against Commissioner of Social Security on March 12.
Court activity on March 12: Alen Garland vs Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Alen Garland against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on March 12: 'Complaint Against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-4139252.), Filed By Allen Garland. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(onder, James)'.