News from April 2021
Motorcyclist hits pothole in Days Inn parking lot, suffers injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorcyclist is claiming negligence after he drove into a pothole at a Days Inn in Pontoon Beach, fell off his bike and suffered multiple injuries.
Dermatologist sued by patient claiming areas of concern were ignored
BELLEVILLE — A dermatologist is facing a claim he failed to properly diagnose and treat areas on a patient's foot that developed into cancer.
Time share termination agreement was a scam, alleges couple who spent nearly $80K to get out
BELLEVILLE — A couple alleges they were scammed by several businesses who falsely claimed they could help them terminate their time share agreements.
Injuries claimed in fall from scooter while aboard Bi-State bus
BELLEVILLE — Bi-State and one of its bus drivers are facing a suit after a passenger was thrown from his motorized scooter and suffered severe injuries.
Woman claims she developed breast cancer from weight loss drug
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman alleges she developed breast cancer as a result of taking the weight loss drug Belviq.Sharon Govan and Hildred Govan filed a complaint April 14 in the U.S.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Calls on Congress to Increase Funding for Public Housing
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, urged Congress to invest in the nation's public housing systems.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Bad Faith 2020 Year in Review
Mike Melendez and Chad Pasternack will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled, "Bad Faith 2020 Year in Review" on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
COZEN O'CONNOR: Corporate COffee Break: Doing Business Globally in a Time of Trade Tensions
While the focus remains on ending the global pandemic, U.S. trade disputes with China and other countries continue to impact the economy and may even be impacting the U.S. response to the health crisis in negative ways.
REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis Reflects on Recent U.S.-Mexico Border Visit with Congressional Delegation
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) joined U.S. House Republican Whip Steve Scalise and other members of Congress in a delegation to the U.S.-Mexico border near McAllen, Texas, and the surrounding area.
Prisoner dies week after earning settlement conference and attorney in failure to accommodate disability claim
BENTON – State prisoner Jeffrey Eastman sued his keepers and doctors, earned a settlement conference and a lawyer, and died a week too soon.Attorney Sean Dolan of St. Louis filed a suggestion of death as Eastman’s counsel on April 13, stating he died that day or the day before.Dolan had entered his appearance in U.S.
Illinoisans should demand independent maps over political ones
While on the campaign trail in 2018, Gov. Pritzker was asked if he would veto a legislative map that was “in any way drafted or created by legislators, political party leaders and/or their staffs or allies?” He said YES, he would veto.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS: Southern Illinois U.S Attorney's Office and FBI Springfield Call on Public To Report Hate Crimes
U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and FBI Springfield Special Agent in Charge Sean M. Cox reaffirm their commitment to investigating and prosecuting hate crimes in Southern Illinois and urge members of the public to report all incidents where a federal hate crime may have occurred.
Case activity for Tristin Barks vs Walmart Inc. on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Stephanie Barks and Tristin Barks against Walmart Inc. on April 16.
April 9: 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 April 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Tod Julian Wilis vs Commissioner of Social Security on April 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tod Julian Wilis against Commissioner of Social Security on April 15.
Case activity for Patricia Edwards vs ET Simonds Construction Company on April 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Patricia Edwards against ET Simonds Construction Company on April 15.
April 9: 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 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Trevor Edward King vs St. Clair County on April 15
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Trevor Edward King against East St. Louis Police Department and St. Clair County on April 15.
April 9: 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 April 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 9: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: