News from February 2021
Bench trial vacated in bump stock class action
District judge Staci Yandle vacated a bench trial in a class action seeking immunity for those who legally purchased bump stock devices prior to the passing of the “Final Rule,” which classifies the devices as machine guns and prohibits their possession.
Corona discusses Madison County COVID-19 vaccination efforts; National Guard clinics expected to administer 2,500 vaccines per day
Madison County Director of Public Health Toni Corona reported that over 18,000 COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in Madison County since mid-December and daily mass vaccination clinics are set to begin by the end of February.
Man alleges injuries from slip, fall in Club Fitness bathroom
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing a Club Fitness in Granite City, alleging he slipped on accumulated water on the bathroom/shower area floor and injured his shoulder.
Suit alleges Madison business illegally scanned, collected workers' biometric data
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison heating and cooling company is facing a class action suit over its employee fingerprint scanning.
County officials fired for alleged corruption say they will be able to prove they were investigated for trying to root out corruption
EDWARDSVILLE – Former Madison County officials Doug Hulme and Rob Dorman say they continue gathering evidence that proves a two-year-long criminal investigation of them was started because they tried to stop Democratic Party political activity on county time.
Feb. 2: 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 Feb. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
St. Clair County foreclosures Jan. 29-Feb. 5
There were seven foreclosures in St. Clair County Jan. 29-Feb. 5.
Feb. 2: 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 Feb. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
St. Clair County real estate Nov. 9-13
A Millstadt residence sold for $460,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions Nov. 9-13.
Madison County real estate Dec. 28-31
An Edwardsville industrial building sold for $50,400,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions Dec. 28-31.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 2 in the suits below:
Case activity for Karem Mcarthur vs Dominique Lucket on Feb. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Karem Mcarthur and Sherita McQuen against Dominique Lucket, Hertz Vehicles, LLC and Petroff Towing, Inc. on Feb. 8.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 15-19
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Feb. 15-19.
Case activity for Scott Deitz vs Spengler Plumbing Company, Inc. on Feb. 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Albert Roscow, Dan Hansen, Daniel McKenna, Gary Vasquez, Jim Luge, Plumbers and Fitters Local 101 Pension Fund, Scott Deitz and Steve Meister against Spengler Plumbing Company, Inc. on Feb. 8.
Feb. 2: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "410 anti-trust" cases
The following cases categorized as "410 anti-trust" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Feb. 2: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "440 civil rights: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Feb. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Edwardsville accused of causing flooding during park construction
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville couple claims dirt and construction debris coming from property owned by the city during construction of a park has caused flooding and other damage to their adjoining property.
Let’s not let this crisis go to waste
If anything good can be said about the COVID crisis, it may be that it has forced many of us to consider alternatives to the way we were living our lives, most especially with regard to how we do our jobs and how we educate our children.
Secret recordings not allowed at trial, magistrate rules; Plaintiff claims employer wrecked his credit score
EAST ST. LOUIS – Indiana resident Gary Martin broke Illinois law by recording conversations at work, according to a judge presiding over Martin’s civil suit against his former employer.
Nativity scene can stay on courthouse square, Seventh Circuit rules
CHICAGO – U.S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges blessed a nativity scene on public ground on Feb. 2, finding a proper balance between it and secular objects next to it.