News from April 2021
Court activity on April 19: Dakin Elegod vs Greyhound Lines Inc
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dakin Elegod and Lindsey Myers against Greyhound Lines Inc and Jewell Gilliam - West on April 19: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0754-4457808.), Filed By All Plaintiffs.(richards, Stephen)'.
Miners file class action claiming unpaid overtime hours for pre- and post-shift 'work'
BENTON — Former and current mine workers have filed a class action against several mining companies alleging they were not paid for their overtime work. Rickey Cates, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a complaint April 9 in the U.S.
Bill fights Illinois corruption with online access to governmet spending, records
Putting the public’s business on public display can help Illinois reform its culture of corruption and control government waste. An Illinois House bill will put more local government records online.
Apartment, townhome community allegedly failed to pay for contracted internet services
EDWARDSVILLE — A Champaign-based internet and video services provider claims the owners of an Edwardsville apartment townhome community failed to pay for their services.
Felony sexual abuse charge against 93-year old dismissed with leave to reinstate; Suspect is relative of State’s Attorney
BELLEVILLE – Circuit Judge John O’Gara granted a motion to dismiss a felony sexual abuse charge against Smithton resident Nick F. Gojmeric, a relative of St. Clair County state’s attorney James Gomric, on March 23.
Dollar General says former worker's disability discrimination claim belongs in arbitration, not litigation
In fending off a former employee's workplace discrimination claim in Madison County Circuit Court, Dollar General argues that the plaintiff's lawsuit was improperly filed and belongs in arbitration.
Chestnut Health Systems seeks dismissal of tenant's assault lawsuit
Chestnut Health Systems seeks to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a resident claiming he was assaulted inside his Granite City apartment.
Judge grants plaintiff attorney's request to withdraw from legal malpractice case
Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith has granted a motion to withdraw sought by the plaintiff's attorney in a two-year old legal malpractice claim.
Employee's slip and fall suit against Walmart in Collinsville dismissed with prejudice
A Collinsville Walmart employee's slip and fall lawsuit against the store was dismissed with prejudice by Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith on April 1.
Safety-Kleen dismissed from Winchester widow's lawsuit; Ruth denies Olin summary judgment
One defendant among many in a lawsuit alleging toxic dust and fumes caused the leukemia-related death of a Winchester machine shop worker in 2018 has been dismissed from the twp-year-old Madison County legal action.
Fifth District grants suspect in Alton murder third trial over admission of involuntary confessions
MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges ordered a third murder trial for Aryion Sanders of Alton on April 19, finding Madison County Associate Judge Neil Schroeder admitted involuntary confessions as evidence in his second trial.
Insurer accused of failing to notify policy holder of cancellation
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County man claims his insurance provider is using bogus excuses to avoid payment of a claim for the loss of his tractor equipment due to a fire.
April 12: 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 April 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Suit alleges tenant in Dierbergs plaza failed to pay rent since July 2019
EDWARDSVILLE — A nail salon operator in Edwardsville Crossing shopping center is facing a suit alleging it has failed to pay rent and other fees since July of 2019.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on April 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on April 12 in the suits below:
Edwardsville cafe sued over Covid-related default of $66,000 loan
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville cafe is facing a suit alleging default on a $66,000 loan from Providence Bank.
Deli fried chicken made couple sick, suit claims
BELLEVILLE — A couple is alleging they suffered severe food poisoning after eating premade fried chicken from Eddies Travel Center Deli in Mascoutah.
Rosenstengel dismisses 102 piggybacked pelvic mesh suits attached to Illinois claims
EAST ST. LOUIS – One hundred and two residents of other states who piggybacked on a suit against Johnson & Johnson in the Southern District of Illinois fell off on April 14, when Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel dismissed their claims.
Pedestrian claims he was struck by driver at Belleville intersection
BELLEVILLE — A man has filed a suit against a driver that struck him with a vehicle as he was attempting to cross the street at an intersection in Belleville.
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Despite enough votes to slash $100 from Illinois’ trailer plate fee, measures not advancing
Despite broad bipartisan support for measures to reduce the tax Illinois levies on trailers, legislation has failed to advance.