News from November 2020
Nov. 16: 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 Nov. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Gibbons asks AG Raoul to look into emails circulated among Madison County officials
Madison County State's Attorney Tom Gibbons has asked the state Attorney General to determine if a batch of political emails that circulated among officials on the county's email system constitutes criminal activity.
Yandle denies injunction sought by Belleville bar for indoor dining, drinking, and discussion of day’s issues
BENTON – U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle denied an injunction that would have allowed indoor dining and drinking at H’s Bar in Belleville.
Suspect in Ladd murders awaits Madison County trial date
EDWARDSVILLE – Zachary Capers of Collinsville, the suspect in the stabbing deaths of Michael Ladd and Lois Ladd 20 months ago, awaits a trial without a date.
Court activity on Nov. 21: Keith Franklin vs Phillips 66 Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Keith Franklin against Phillips 66 Company on Nov. 21: 'Complaint Against Phillips 66 Company ( Filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 0754-4340569.), Filed By Keith Franklin.(bent, Christopher)'.
Supreme Court amends Rule 23 to allow citation of unpublished appellate court rulings
SPRINGFIELD – Supreme Court Justices loosened the tongues of lawyers on Nov. 20, by letting them quote appellate court orders that don’t set binding precedent.
Woman claims EMT failed to properly care for mother in cardiac arrest
EDWARDSVILLE — An ambulance company and one of its EMTs is being sued after a patient allegedly suffered cardiac arrest while in route to the hospital.
Man sues over fall down staircase at Granite City apartment
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing his landlord after he allegedly tripped and fell down a poorly lit staircase at a Granite City apartment, causing him to fracture vertebrae in his back.
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U.S. REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis Statement on Indictment of Top Madigan Confidant and ComEd Officials for Corruption, Bribery Charges
U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) released the following statement after the U.S. Attorney of the Northern District of Illinois announced an indictment of top Madigan confidant Mike McClain and three ComEd officials for corruption charges.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Announces $113 Million Settlement With Apple After Slowing Iphone Performance
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 33 states and the District of Columbia, announced a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to slow consumers’ iPhone speeds in order to address unexpected shutdowns in some iPhones.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Fifth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Fifth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Charles D. Mockbee IV as an associate judge of the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT: Supreme Court Amends Rule 23 to Allow Citation of Unpublished Appellate Court Rulings
Chief Justice Anne M. Burke and the Illinois Supreme Court announced today the amendment of Rule 23, which will allow litigants to cite unpublished opinions from the Illinois Appellate Courts for persuasive purposes. Amended Rule 23 is effective Jan. 1, 2021.
Case activity for Tonia L. Whitlock vs Commissioner of Social Security on Nov. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tonia L. Whitlock against Commissioner of Social Security on Nov. 20.
Case activity for Robert L Fuler vs IRS on Nov. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert L Fuler against IRS on Nov. 20.
Former Hunter Biden partner awaiting fraud sentencing allowed to vacation in Jamaica for Thanksgiving, judge rules
NEW YORK CITY – Devon Archer, a former business partner of Hunter Biden awaiting sentencing in a $43 million fraud, received court permission for a family vacation in Jamaica from Nov. 23 to Nov. 30.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Nov. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Nov. 13 in the suits below:
Nov. 13: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Nov. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Cody Keley vs Luhr Bros., Inc. on Nov. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cody Keley against Luhr Bros., Inc. on Nov. 19.
Court activity on Nov. 19: Terminal Railroad Association of St Louis vs Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention District Council
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Terminal Railroad Association of St Louis against Metro East Sanitary District and Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention District Council on Nov. 19.