News from November 2020
Fifth District vacates foreclosure and sale of ESL home; Service by publication too commonplace, court says
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Associate Judge Julie Katz ordered foreclosure and sale of an East St. Louis home for a lender that didn’t serve notice on the owner, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Nov. 23.
O'Fallon couple charged with $2 million extortion and fraud scheme
An O’Fallon couple Emmitt T. Tiner and Matissia S. Holt face a slew of federal charges related to a wide-ranging, 54-count indictment that accuses the pair of an elaborate extortion scheme, defrauding the Illinois Home Services Program, and money laundering. Tiner is also charged with mail fraud, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, using a false social security number, and sending threatening communications.
Man alleges hunter purposely shot him with crossbow while hunting turkeys
EDWARDSVILLE — A man claims a hunter purposely shot at him with a crossbow while hunting wild turkeys at a farm in Madison County.
Woman alleges dangerous staircase caused her fall at Edwardsville church
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman is suing an Edwardsville church after she allegedly fell down "defective" stairs while holding a baby.
Madison County courts can move in the right direction
For too long, Republican applicants for Madison County associate judgeships have been passed over by the Democrat ruling class whose preference for political appointments resounded with this message: Republicans need not apply.
Motorist seeks to confirm arbitration award in suit against State Farm
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman injured in a car crash is suing State Farm to enforce an arbitration award of more than $300,000, alleging the insurer needlessly delayed resolving her underinsured motorist claim.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP: The Time for Change is Now: Developing & Promoting Leaders of Color
In keeping with best practice in light of COVID-19, CenterForce is going virtual! Now more than ever, it is imperative that we adhere to our core values around diversity and inclusion, and remain anchored to our community.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Announces $17.5 Million Settlement With the Home Depot Over 2014 Data Breach
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, today led a coalition of 46 attorneys general in announcing a $17.5 million-dollar settlement with The Home Depot.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul: Physician, Niece Charged for Defrauding State Out of More Than $1 Million of Medicaid Funding
Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Cook County physician and woman have been charged with defrauding the state out of more than $1.2 million in Medicaid funds.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Eugene Daugherity As Third District Appellate Court Justice
The Illinois Supreme Court has announced that Thirteenth Circuit Judge Eugene P. Daugherity has been assigned as an Appellate Court Justice in the Third District.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice Burke and Illinois Mental Health Task Force To Hold Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke and the Illinois Mental Health Task Force will host a special screening of the newly released documentary The Definition of Insanity as well as a Family Panel discussion on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, from 3-5 p.m.
High Court in support of religious freedom: 'Government not free to disregard First Amendment in times of crisis'
WASHINGTON – On Nov. 25, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary decision that New York Gov. Mario Cuomo may not enforce limits of ten and 25 worshipers.
Nov. 21: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "442 civil rights: jobs" cases
The following cases categorized as "442 civil rights: jobs" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Nov. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Jeneta F. Grer vs Andrew M. Saul on Nov. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jeneta F. Grer against Andrew M. Saul on Nov. 27.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Nov. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Nov. 21 in the suits below:
Nov. 20: 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 Nov. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 20: 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 Nov. 20. 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 Nov. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Nov. 20 in the suits below:
Man sues insurance carrier over alleged failure to pay claim despite arbitration ruling
EDWARDSVILLE — A man who claims he was injured in a car crash alleges his insurance carrier has failed to pay the underinsured motorist coverage under his policy, despite an arbitration ruling in his favor.
Suit alleges Metro driver caused collision on Poplar Street Bridge
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims a Metro driver's negligence caused her to suffer injuries when her vehicle was side swiped on the Popular Street Bridge near the Missouri line.