News from May 2020
Illinois trial lawyers’ Covid opportunity
Are we, the citizens of Illinois, supposed to run the real risk of losing our livelihoods and even our lives because of the unreal risk of contracting a virus that nearly 100 percent of victims without comorbidities recover from?
Fifth District affirms Ruth, says health insurer is responsible for $1 million in medical expenses for uninsured motorist
MT. VERNON - The Fifth District Appellate Court has largely ruled against a health insurance company that attempted to deny payment of just over $1 million in medical expenses for a 16-year-old beneficiary injured in a car crash.
May 12: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "470 racketeer/corrupt organization" cases
The following cases categorized as "470 racketeer/corrupt organization" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Victoria Gren vs B White on May 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Victoria Gren against B White, Barbara Winter, Erin Mears Atig, Gail Walls, John Shepherd, Kim Hugo, Mary Zimer, Michael Moldenhauer, Mohamed Sidiqui, Rashida Polion, Steven Meeks, Unknown Wexford Doctor, Vipin Shah and Wexford Health Source's Inc. on May 15.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 12 in the suits below:
Case activity for Carpenters Pension Fund of Illinois vs Zoie LLC on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carpenters Pension Fund of Illinois and Central Illinois Carpenters Health & Welfare Trust Fund against Zoie LLC on May 18.
Madison County civil docket May 25-29
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, Stobbs, and Chapman have law cases scheduled on the civil docket for May 25-29.
Case activity for Denis Heren vs Commissioner of Social Security on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Denis Heren against Commissioner of Social Security on May 18.
Madison County real estate Apr. 6-9
An Edwardsville apartment building sold for $1,225,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Apr. 6-9.
Court activity on May 4: Victoria Gren vs B White
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Victoria Gren against B White, Barbara Winter, Erin Mears Atig, Gail Walls, John Shepherd, Kim Hugo, Mary Zimer, Michael Moldenhauer, Mohamed Sidiqui, Rashida Polion, Steven Meeks, Unknown Wexford Doctor, Vipin Shah and Wexford Health Source's Inc. on May 4.
Case activity for Victoria Gren vs B White on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Victoria Gren against B White, Barbara Winter, Erin Mears Atig, Gail Walls, John Shepherd, Kim Hugo, Mary Zimer, Michael Moldenhauer, Mohamed Sidiqui, Rashida Polion, Steven Meeks, Unknown Wexford Doctor, Vipin Shah and Wexford Health Source's Inc. on May 18.
Half million dollar toilet paper injury award again wiped out by Fifth District
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District Justice John Barberis recused himself from a St. Clair County case after ruling on it, but the result didn’t change.
Case activity for Jimie Dunlap vs Christian Brown on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jimie Dunlap against Christian Brown, Illinois Department of Corrections, John Boldwin, Warden Thompson and Wexford Health Service on May 18.
Court activity on April 24: Victoria Gren vs B White
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Victoria Gren against B White, Barbara Winter, Erin Mears Atig, Gail Walls, John Shepherd, Kim Hugo, Mary Zimer, Michael Moldenhauer, Mohamed Sidiqui, Rashida Polion, Steven Meeks, Unknown Wexford Doctor, Vipin Shah and Wexford Health Source's Inc. on April 24.
East Alton homeowner sues remodeling company after falling down stairs
EDWARDSVILLE - A homeowner is claiming she was injured after a contractor allegedly improperly constructed exterior steps at her residence in East Alton.
Woman alleges injuries from slip, fall at East Alton McDonald's
EDWARDSVILLE - The owner of a McDonald's franchise faces a lawsuit over an alleged slip and fall inside the premises.
Busey Bank accused of misleading overdraft fee practices
EDWARDSVILLE - Busy Bank is being sued for allegedly participating in deceptive overdraft fee practices.
Blagojevich is disbarred by Illinois Supreme Court
SPRINGFIELD – Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court disbarred former governor Rod Blagojevich on Monday, May 18.
Man sues cosmetic surgery center over trip, fall in entryway
EDWARDSVILLE - A cosmetic surgery center is being sued over claims its entryway was uneven and dangerous.
Nature groups allege Army Corps of Engineers project on Mississippi River violates environmental laws
BENTON - Several nature groups are suing the US Army Corps of Engineers in a bid to stop work on widening and deepening a navigation channel on 195 miles of the Mississippi River until the Corps complies with environmental laws.