News from September 2020
Trial lawyers keep funding Madigan political war chest, despite bribery scandal; $161K donated in September
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is also chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois, has been implicated in a federal bribery investigation. Trial lawyers, however, continue to donate money to Madigan's campaign organization.
Schnucks slip and fall plaintiff seeks remand to Madison County 18 months after removal
EAST ST. LOUIS – Eighteen months after Schnucks removed a slip and fall suit from Madison County to U.S. district court, plaintiff Elizabeth Jackson seeks to return to Madison County.
Insurer asks court to settle dispute over policy proceeds
An insurance company filed a lawsuit asking the court to settle a family dispute over who is entitled to policy proceeds
Case activity for Plumbers and Fitters Local Union 101 vs Ehret, Inc. on Sept. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Albert "E.J." Roscow, Daniel McKenna, Dave Boden, Don Hanser, Gary Vasquez, James Lugge, Jeff Mitchell, Mark Ehret, Matt Biekert, Plumbers and Fitters Local Union 101, Scot Dietz and Steve Meister against Ehret, Inc. on Sept. 23.
Suit alleges nursing home refused to provide patient's records following his death
A Smithon nursing home is accused of refusing to provide a resident’s daughter with his medical records following his death.
Sept. 17: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "220 real property: foreclosure" cases
The following cases categorized as "220 real property: foreclosure" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Sept. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 17: 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 Sept. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Daniele N Szarel vs Moody's Pharmacy on Sept. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Daniele N Szarel against Moody's Pharmacy on Sept. 23.
Elik challenges Bristow to return money from Democrats who backed abortion access bill
State Rep. Monica Bristow should return money from those representatives who voted for a bill expanding access to abortion, according to her opponent in November's election.
Sept. 17: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "555 prison condition" cases
The following cases categorized as "555 prison condition" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Sept. 17. 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 Sept. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Sept. 17 in the suits below:
Case activity for Paul Chatman vs Illinois Dept. of Corrections on Sept. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Paul Chatman against Bruce Fisher, David Bleker, Illinois Dept. of Corrections, Lance Whitecot, Robert Adams, Robert Arnet, Stephanie Doretha and Steve Albrecht on Sept. 23.
Case activity for TXEN Partners, LLC vs Doe #1 on Sept. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by TXEN Partners, LLC against Doe #1, Doe #2 and Does #3 50 on Sept. 23.
IL Supreme Court shuts off class action vs Chicago over 'increased danger' from lead water lines
The Illinois state high court ruled plaintiffs must do more than claim they have an increased risk of harm from lead water service lines to keep their class action against City Hall flowing.
Suit alleges Wood Group Mustang failed to pay overtime
A former employee of Wood Group Mustang claims he was not paid overtime wages for extra hours worked.
Case activity for USA vs City of Marion, Illinois on Sept. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against City of Marion, Illinois and Jesicah D. Dalton on Sept. 22.
Case activity for Amanda Maroy vs Aisin Manufacturing Illinois, LLC on Sept. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Amanda Maroy against Aisin Manufacturing Illinois, LLC on Sept. 22.
Case activity for USA vs Curtis G. Madox on Sept. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against Curtis G. Madox on Sept. 22.
Sept. 16: 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. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Sept. 16: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "asbestos" cases
The following cases categorized as "asbestos" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Sept. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: