News from March 2020
Case activity for Ricki L Jones vs United States of America, Internal Revenue Service on March 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ricki L Jones against United States of America, Internal Revenue Service on March 17.
Case activity for Central Laborers' Pension Fund vs Evrard - Strang Construction, Inc on March 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Central Laborers' Pension Fund against Evrard - Strang Construction, Inc on March 17.
An Ohio county pays $500K of its opioid settlement to a pharma lobbyist not listed on court records
AKRON, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - An Ohio county that settled opioid lawsuits last year for $105 million paid more than $1 million in legal fees to two law firms that never appeared on any of the court filings, including one associated with a prominent Washington lobbyist whose firm represented multiple companies being sued by the county.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 11 in the suits below:
Case activity for Central Laborers' Pension Fund vs Spec Con, Inc on March 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Central Laborers' Pension Fund against Spec Con, Inc on March 17.
Madison County chief judge announces further adjustments to scheduled court-related matters
The Third Judicial Circuit (Madison and Bond counties) has made further adjustments to scheduled court matters in its response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Duebbert seeks reconsideration of order denying substitution of all 20th Circuit judges
BELLEVILLE – Former judge Ron Duebbert claims Circuit Judge Christopher Kolker lacked jurisdiction to deny him an outside judge over his malicious prosecution suit.
Harley-Davidson says Gori class action filed in Illinois duplicates three others
EAST ST. LOUIS – Harley-Davidson has moved to stay a potential class action of the Gori Law Firm over brakes on certain Touring and CVO Touring models, claiming it duplicates actions pending in California, Arizona, and Georgia.
Let’s not let this crisis go to waste - show appreciation for unsung heroes all across the country
Now is the time to support our leaders, to stop finger-pointing and playing ‘gotcha’ with one’s perceived political enemies at every opportunity. It is the time to show appreciation for the unsung heroes all across this country, the time – to borrow a phrase – to make America great again.
Cates says in uncertain times 'we need to put politics to the side'
Fifth District Appellate Court Justice Judy Cates, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary for Illinois Supreme Court, said in a press release that she looks forward to moving on to the general election and becoming the "next Illinois Supreme Court justice for all the people."
Uhe wins Democratic primary for Madison County State’s Attorney
First Assistant State’e Attorney Crystal Uhe won the Democratic primary race for Madison County State’s Attorney Tuesday.
Madison County civil docket Mar. 23-27
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Stobbs have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Mar. 23-27.
‘Alcentra’: Merger between Alorton and Centreville approved by wide margins
Voters in the city of Centreville and the village of Alorton approved a merger by wide margins in the March 17 primary.
Boie wins Republican nomination for seat at Fifth District Appellate Court
Justice Mark Boie has won the Republican primary for a permanent seat at the Fifth District Appellate Court.
March 10: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Special Report: Illinois must act now to guard against COVID-19 financial fallout
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is creating volatility and uncertainty in financial markets and among businesses across the globe. Every state government will face serious fiscal and economic challenges as a result.
Duebbert appears to have earned enough votes to run as Republican for State's Attorney in November
Unofficial election results show that 655 voters in St. Clair County cast ballots for the Republican write-in candidate for State's Attorney.
Case activity for Tyrone Gil vs Dr. Larson on March 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tyrone Gil against Dr. Larson, John Doe and Warden Sulivan on March 16.
Case activity for Nicholas M. Nelson vs C. Broks on March 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Nicholas M. Nelson against C. Broks, C. Liton and T. Cok on March 16.
Case activity for Gary Martin vs Central State Construction, Incorporated on March 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gary Martin against Central State Construction, Incorporated on March 16.