News from September 2020
Former detainee claims he was sexually assaulted at Madison County jail
A former detainee at the Madison County jail has filed a lawsuit claiming he was sexually assaulted by a member of staff.
Sept. 1: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "446 civil rights: americans with disabilities - other" cases
The following cases categorized as "446 civil rights: americans with disabilities - other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Sept. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 1: 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 Sept. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Madison County real estate Jul. 27-31
An Edwardsville apartment building sold for $637,500 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Jul. 27-31.
St. Clair County real estate Jun. 8-12
An O'Fallon residence sold for $482,933 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jun. 8-12.
Fifth District affirms McGlynn in dismissing class action against Walgreens; Court also concludes giga and G represent powers of ten, not powers of two
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges affirmed St. Clair County Circuit Judge Stephen McGlynn in dismissing a class action complaint against Walgreens over the difference between 1,000 data bits and 1,024 bits.
St. Clair County foreclosures Sep. 2
There was one foreclosure in St. Clair County Sep. 2.
Madison County civil docket Sep. 14-18
Madison County judges Dugan and Smith have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Sep. 14-18.
Fifth District erases $182K injury damages, finding Kolker improperly excluded defense witness
MOUNT VERNON – St. Clair County Circuit Judge Christopher Kolker spoiled a trial before it began by barring a doctor’s testimony, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Sept. 4.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Sept. 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Sept. 1 in the suits below:
Sept. 1: 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 Sept. 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Challenges Federal Efforts to Restrict the Definition of Habitat Under the Endangered Species Act
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending a comment letter challenging the federal government’s attempt to narrowly and unlawfully define the term “habitat” under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Another video gaming business sues insurance carrier over denied COVID-19 interruption claim
EDWARDSVILLE — A gaming house is alleging its insurance carrier breached contract after refusing to pay a business interruption claim stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
Steak and Shake accused of negligence in slip, fall suit
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims a Steak and Shake restaurant failed to maintain its property in a safe condition, resulting in her alleged slip and fall.
Tattoo artist’s copyright case against WWE wrestler Orton set for trial Oct. 19
EAST ST. LOUIS – Skin artist Catherine Alexander of Madison County prepares for trial on her claim that wrestler Randy Orton doesn’t own tattoos she inked on him.
Kilbride ‘maps’ opinion siding with former ComEd executive-plaintiffs allowed Madigan power to continue unchecked
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas Kilbride, standing for his second retention in the Third District, protected the redistricting power of House Speaker Mike Madigan after Madigan clinched Kilbride’s first retention.
Aug. 31: 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 Aug. 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 31: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Aug. 31: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "360 p.i.: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "360 p.i.: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Aug. 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Woman alleges injuries from slip, fall at O'Fallon Wal-Mart
BELLEVILLE — A woman alleges she slipped and fell on water at a Wal-Mart in O'Fallon and suffered injuries.