News from April 2021
Illinois lawmakers tackle balloons, pitchfork fishing, but keep residents in dark on ethics reforms
The Illinois General Assembly busies itself with limiting balloon releases and regulating pitchfork fishing along highways when ethics reform is the need in a state with a rich history of corruption.
Suit alleges company unlawfully collected, stored biometric data
EDWARDSVILLE — Quality Packaging Specialists International is accused of unlawfully collecting and storing employees' biometric data through fingerprint scans.
Former MESD employee files amended complaint alleging termination due 'widespread practice of political patronage'
A former Metro East Sanitary District employee claims he was wrongfully terminated by a “newly Democratic-controlled MESD board” with a history of rewarding political supporters.
Colonnade employees claim they did not consent to fingerprint scans, data storage
BELLEVILLE — Colonnade Senior Development is facing a class action alleging it illegally obtained and stored employees' biometric data through fingerprint scans.
April 20: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 20: 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 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Jesie A / Davis vs Federal Express Corporation on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jesie A / Davis against Federal Express Corporation and Marvin L Milet on April 26.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on April 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on April 20 in the suits below:
Madison County real estate Mar. 15-19
A Granite City commercial property sold for $2,689,311 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Mar. 15-19.
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 25-29
An O'Fallon residence sold for $1,100,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Jan. 25-29.
April 20: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "540 mandamus & other" cases
The following cases categorized as "540 mandamus & other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
St. Clair County foreclosures Apr. 19-22
There were six foreclosures in St. Clair County Apr. 19-22.
Case activity for David Le Bowder vs PHH Mortgage Services on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brenda Kay Bowder and David Le Bowder against PHH Mortgage Services on April 26.
Madison County civil docket May 3-7
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket May 3-7.
April 20: 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 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 20: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "690 forfeit/penalty: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "690 forfeit/penalty: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Atain Specialty Insurance Company vs Bailey Watson on April 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Atain Specialty Insurance Company against Bailey Watson on April 26.
Court activity on April 27: Atain Specialty Insurance Company vs Bailey Watson
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Atain Specialty Insurance Company against Bailey Watson on April 27.
Pritzker pressures Biden for tax change worth $2.5 million a year to governor
In a letter to the president, Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined other Democratic governors to urge the removal of the State and Local Tax deduction cap. The move would primarily benefit the wealthy, including Pritzker.
Suit alleges neglect led to nursing home patient's death
BELLEVILLE — A suit against a Monroe County nursing and rehab facility alleges a patient suffered numerous falls out of her wheelchair, gangrene and neglect, leading to her death.