News from January 2021
Insurer accused of delaying property fire claim
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County property owners allege their insurer delayed handling and response to their claim after their property was destroyed by a fire.
Woman alleges hospital, staff failed to prevent husband's cardiac arrest, death
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient's wife is suing St. Anthony's Medical Center and medical staff, claiming they failed to prevent her husband's cardiac arrest and respiratory failure.
Pritzker urged to veto trial lawyer sponsored bill that would increase interest on civil court judgments
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) and Illinois Civil Justice League (ICJL) are urging Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto House Bill 3360 which passed the Illinois State House at 3:08 a.m. Wednesday.
Illinois Central Bus facing class action over employee fingerprint scans
BELLEVILLE — A class action lawsuit filed against Illinois Central Bus alleges the defendant illegally collected and stored employee's fingerprint scans.
Class action alleges Schnucks misrepresents number of cups of coffee yielded from store-brand canisters
A class of consumers is suing Schnucks for allegedly misrepresenting how many cups of coffee can be prepared with its store-brand ground coffee.
Court activity on Jan. 12: Eric Foreman vs URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Antoinete Suchenko and Eric Foreman against URBAN ARMOR GEAR, LLC on Jan. 12: 'Complaint Against Urban Armor Gear, Llc ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0754-4376414.), Filed By Antoinette Suchenko, Eric Foreman. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(sweet, Benjamin)'.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Jan. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 6 in the suits below:
Case activity for Janis Shumway vs Anup Patel on Jan. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Janis Shumway against Anup Patel on Jan. 12.
Case activity for Jonathan W. Bohn vs Lt. Blair on Jan. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jonathan W. Bohn against Lt. Blair and Usp Marion on Jan. 12.
Case activity for Janis Shumway vs Trupti S Patel on Jan. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Janis Shumway against Sunil D Patel and Trupti S Patel on Jan. 12.
Jan. 6: 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 Jan. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Fifth District affirms Gleeson in barring ortho expert as discovery violation sanction
MOUNT VERNON – Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson correctly barred testimony of orthopedic expert Peter Anderson as a sanction for discovery violations, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Jan. 7.
Woman claims injuries from collision caused miscarriage
BELLEVILLE — A woman who suffered a miscarriage after a vehicle collision in Florissant has filed a wrongful death suit against the at-fault driver and his employer.
Case activity for Jese C. Garmon vs IDOC on Jan. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jese C. Garmon against Counselor, Donald Dun, Grievance Officers, IDOC, Inmates Issues, Parole Board, Records Office, Springfield Grievance Issues Board and Warden on Jan. 12.
Case activity for Raymond Roy vs Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. on Jan. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Raymond Roy against Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc. and Speedco, Inc. on Jan. 12.
Case activity for Mario Jones vs Dee Dee Brookhart on Jan. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mario Jones against Dee Dee Brookhart and Laurie Cuningham on Jan. 12.
Case activity for Janis Shumway vs Old Town Hospitality LLC on Jan. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Janis Shumway against Old Town Hospitality LLC on Jan. 12.
Where Democrat Rep. Jay Hoffman’s comes from and goes to
SPRINGFIELD – Among 74 Democrats in the state House, 32 campaigned with Rep. Jay Hoffman’s money in their treasuries from January 2018 to last September.
Jan. 6: 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 Jan. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for USA vs State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services on Jan. 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against City of Greenville, Illinois, Discover Bank, Donald Hudleston, Estate of Kitty F. Rhodes, Jim Buse, Michael Westcot, Non-Record Claimants, State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Kitty F. Rhodes and Unknown Owners on Jan. 12.