News from May 2020
May 21: 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 May 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Thomas Johnson vs Crete Carrier Corporation on May 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Thomas Johnson against Crete Carrier Corporation and James A. McQuage on May 27.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 21 in the suits below:
J.F. Electric alleges Environmental Operations failed to pay for electrical services
EDWARDSVILLE — An Illinois electrical company claims it is owed more than $66,000 under a contract with Environmental Operations.
May 21: 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 May 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for John Keler vs UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of Illinois on May 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Keler against UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of Illinois on May 27.
Pritzker says new COVID church 'guidelines' should thwart SCOTUS showdown; Churches say court should still rule
Attorneys for two Chicago area churches say they will press the U.S. Supreme Court to still declare Gov. JB Pritzker's limits on church worship services unconstitutionally 'trampled' religious freedoms.
Suit alleges company licensed to develop medical devices failed to pay royalties
A company licensed to develop and manufacture rotary rehabilitation medical devices is accused of failing to pay royalties on the products and services in breach of a licensing agreement.
Case activity for Georgia Parsons vs Dentsply Sirona, Inc. on May 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Georgia Parsons against Dentsply Sirona, Inc. on May 27.
Case activity for Deanthony James vs Rachel Braun on May 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Deanthony James against Rachel Braun on May 26.
Case activity for Hurford Global LLC vs Peter Arn on May 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Hurford Global LLC against Peter Arn, ROM 3 California, LLC and Sanford A Gomberg on May 26.
Fifth District grants extension in legal malpractice suit involving $785K Madison County jury verdict; SC ordered appellate court to hear question on punitive damages
The Fifth District Appellate Court granted an extension for a St. Louis law firm and two attorneys to file briefs in an appeal on the question of whether or not punitive damages are recoverable in a legal malpractice suit.
Case activity for Tifany Scot vs Commissioner of Social Security on May 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tifany Scot against Commissioner of Social Security on May 26.
FedEx employee sues over alleged sexual harassment, hostile work environment
EDWARDSVILLE — A former female FedEx employee claims she suffered sexual harassment from male supervisors and co-workers.
Illinois Supreme Court picks Hartrich to fill Overstreet vacancy in Second Judicial Circuit
Crawford County State's Attorney Matthew Hartrich has been selected to serve as an at-large circuit judge in the Second Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy created when Judge David Overstreet was elected to the Fifth District Appellate Court in 2018.
Case activity for Georgia Parsons vs Dentsply Sirona, Inc. on May 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Georgia Parsons against Dentsply Sirona, Inc. on May 26.
Illinois Supreme Court issues pandemic-related temporary order for eviction cases
The Illinois Supreme Court announced a temporary order to harmonize the current procedure for eviction cases during the COVID-19 pandemic with new federal requirements.
Illinois shed 762,200 jobs in April, 12.5 times greater than worst month on record
Record job losses hit the state during the first full month of COVID-19 economic fallout.
Man alleges negligent knee surgery led to permanent need for walking device
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing OSF Health St. Anthony's Health Center and its physician alleging their negligent care led to his knee infection and permanent need for a walking device.
Katz affirmed in sanctioning Chicago attorney in case accusing defendant of stealing tens of millions
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Associate Judge Julie Katz correctly sanctioned attorney Alexander Loftus of Chicago in a case he shared with David Cates of Swansea, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on May 21.