News from March 2020
What powers does Pritzker have in an emergency? And what has he ordered so far?
In the case of an epidemic like COVID-19, Illinois governors are given a wide range of emergency powers for a limited period of time.
Case activity for Shawnee Survey & Consulting, Inc. vs Dana Gardner on March 25
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Shawnee Survey & Consulting, Inc. against Dana Gardner, Herb Simons, Jason Goins, Michael Gardner and Siteworx Survey & Design, LLC on March 25.
Case activity for Enrique Rosario vs An Dearmond on March 25
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Enrique Rosario against An Dearmond, C / O Rodman, Doctor Meyers, Jane Doe 1, S. Mercier and Scott Thompson on March 25.
ARDC files complaint against Lowery saying she made false statements about Gleeson
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission alleges Belleville attorney Margaret Lowery made false or reckless statements about Twentieth Circuit Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson.
March 19: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "product liability" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 19. 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 March 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 19 in the suits below:
Case activity for Rickey Layne vs AIN EXPRESS, L. L. C. on March 25
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rickey Layne against AIN EXPRESS, L. L. C. and Khadar A. Ali on March 25.
Request for sanctions denied in sexual harassment, discrimination suit aginst Madison County board member
Federal Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison denied former Madison County Community Unit Development Director Kristen Poshard’s request for sanctions against board member Phil Chapman in her suit alleging sexual harassment and discrimination.
Campbell Soup sued over alleged misleading claims
BELLEVILLE - Campbell Soup Company is facing a potential class action over claims that it misled consumers by stating some of its products contained no artificial flavors or preservatives.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 18 in the suits below:
Madison County weddings held outside to comply with COVID-19 social distancing
As precautions and restrictions are tightened at the Madison County Circuit Court due to the COVID-19 pandemic, three associate judges got creative so couples could still wed on March 20.
March 18: 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 March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 18: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "530 habeas corpus (general)" cases
The following cases categorized as "530 habeas corpus (general)" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 18: 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 March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 18: 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 March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pro se plaintiff’s discrimination suit against AFSCME can proceed in federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Jennifer Dunkley of Greenville, an African American without a lawyer pursuing a discrimination suit against a powerful union, survived a motion to dismiss it.
Case activity for Kimberly Stevenson vs DG Retail, LLC on March 24
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kimberly Stevenson against DG Retail, LLC on March 24.
Case activity for Donald Heneberg vs Vandalia Officials on March 24
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Donald Heneberg against Vandalia Officials on March 24.
Case activity for Richard W. Noack vs Commissioner of Social Security on March 24
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Richard W. Noack against Commissioner of Social Security on March 24.
Court activity on March 24: JoAnna Toth, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated vs Does 1 10
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by JoAnna Toth, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated against Does 1 10 and Scott Credit Union on March 24.