News from April 2021
'Threat to everybody:' Townstone says feds mean to make example of them to expand regulatory power over lenders
Townstone Financial President Barry Sturner said he intends to continue fighting a federal regulatory complaint he said appears intended to chill speech federal agents disapprove of, under the rubric of fighting discrimination.
Class action alleges air ambulance company overcharges for services
EAST ST. LOUIS — A class of patients and their families claim a helicopter ambulance transport company uses predatory billing practices, charging some patients up to $153 per mile for medical transport services.
Suit alleges truck driver died after hitting unmarked construction area on Interstate 57
EAST ST. LOUIS — The wife of a truck driver who died in a collision on Interstate 57 is suing the road construction company making repairs to the interstate after the decedent allegedly hit a cutout that was left unmarked or barricaded.
Suit alleges patient's respiratory failure was due to negligent medical care
BELLEVILLE — A suit alleges a Swansea nursing facility and St. Mary's Hospital provided negligent medical care, causing the death of a patient.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on April 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on April 22 in the suits below:
Court activity on April 28: Virginia Altman vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Virginia Altman against Chevron U. S. A., Inc. , Syngenta AG and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on April 28.
Court activity on April 28: Sheila Branscum vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sheila Branscum against Chevron U. S. A., Inc. , Syngenta AG and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on April 28.
April 22: 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 April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Don Lipert vs Rob Jefreys on April 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Don Lipert against Deanna Brookhart, Jane Does 1 - 4, Jeremy Kohn, John Does 1 - 4, Lacie Livingston, Ms. Walker, Rob Jefreys and Travis Bayler on April 28.
Court activity on April 28: Patrick Haloran vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Patrick Haloran against Chevron U. S. A., Inc. , Syngenta AG, Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on April 28.
Dentist says COVID-19 lockdowns caused physical loss in response to insurer's motion for judgment
Mascoutah dentist Erik Taube argues that his lockdown loss suit against insurer Twin City Fire Insurance Company should not be dismissed because his claims survive the virus exclusion and the closures resulting from government orders caused physical losses of property.
April 22: 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 April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 22: 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 April 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on April 28: Dorvil Branscum vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dorvil Branscum against Chevron U. S. A., Inc. , Syngenta AG and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on April 28.
Court activity on April 28: Keith Fuler vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Keith Fuler against Chevron U. S. A., Inc. , Syngenta AG and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on April 28.
Pritzker's pattern of lies
Voters rejected Gov. Pritzker’s Tax Hike Amendment because they didn’t trust him or the rest of the politicians in Springfield with more power and more of their tax dollars.
Patient alleges perforated eardrum during irrigation procedure
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims she suffered a perforated eardrum during an ear irrigation procedure.
Court activity on April 28: Franklin Douglas vs Syngenta AG
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Franklin Douglas against Chevron U. S. A., Inc. , Syngenta AG and Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. on April 28.
Court activity on April 28: Edward Bankston vs Syngenta AG
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Edward Bankston against Chevron U. S. A., Inc. , Syngenta AG and Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. on April 28.
Court activity on April 27: Don Lipert vs Rob Jefreys
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Don Lipert against Deanna Brookhart, Jane Does 1 - 4, Jeremy Kohn, John Does 1 - 4, Lacie Livingston, Ms. Walker, Rob Jefreys and Travis Bayler on April 27: 'Complaint Against All Defendants Filed By Don Lippert.(jaj)'.