News from January 2021
Motorist allegedly suffered injuries during physical therapy following car crash
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims she suffered a back injury in rear-end collision that resulted in burns from a tens unit used during her physical therapy treatments.
Case activity for Jabril Hasan Garner vs Frank Lawrence on Jan. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jabril Hasan Garner against Angie Crain, Dr. Siddiqui, Frank Lawrence and Wexford Health Sources, Inc. on Jan. 27.
Illinois lawmakers could raid local revenue to shore up state budget, mayors worry
Illinois’ municipalities are, again, on the watch for a potential reduction of their promised share of state revenue if lawmakers choose to use a tool they’ve utilized multiple times before to help shore up the state budget.
A look back with Taxpayers United: 2011 Wisconsin Act 10
Ten years ago, Taxpayers United of America (TUA) and its Wisconsin affiliates held a news conference at the capitol building in Madison supporting the Budget Repair Bill known as "2011 Wisconsin Act 10."
Madison County offering remote traffic appearances via Zoom
Madison County Circuit Court is offering the option to appear remotely for traffic court appearances.
Jan. 21: 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 Jan. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Jan. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 21 in the suits below:
Madison County woman sues over alleged abuse
EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County woman is suing a man she claims committed sexual battery and caused her to suffer from other abuse for the past seven years.
Ambulance driver allegedly failed to use lights and siren, caused collision
BELLEVILLE — An ambulance driver is accused of failing to use lights and sirens while attempting to pass vehicles on an Illinois state highway, which allegedly resulted in a collision.
Jan. 20: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "895 freedom of information act" cases
The following cases categorized as "895 freedom of information act" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Motorist claims FedEx driver caused collision
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims he was seriously injured in a vehicle collision when a FedEx driver failed to yield at an intersection.
Case activity for Tyrone Taylor vs Caseys' General Store, Inc. on Jan. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tyrone Taylor against Casey's Retail Company and Caseys' General Store, Inc. on Jan. 26.
Jan. 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 Jan. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Jan. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 20 in the suits below:
Case activity for Yaphet Castile vs Dr. Hulkman on Jan. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Yaphet Castile against Dr. Hulkman, Ms. G. and Nurse Morlbaro on Jan. 26.
Case activity for Jared Michael Smith vs Wexford Health Sources, Inc. on Jan. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jared Michael Smith against Wexford Health Sources, Inc. on Jan. 26.
Dugan dismisses Main Street Brewing’s lockdown loss suit against Cincinnati Insurance
EAST ST. LOUIS – Belleville’s 4202 Main Street Brewing Company can’t recover lockdown losses from general liability carrier Cincinnati Insurance, U.S. District Judge David Dugan ruled on Jan. 25.
Lightfoot pushes Pritzker to ease restrictions as dining resumes in southern, central Illinois
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she wants Gov. J.B. Pritzker to give city residents more freedom to drink and dine out. Two other Illinois regions were just granted more liberty to do so.
Madigan leaves trial lawyers with parting gift: Up to 2 years of 9% interest
Lame duck lawmakers and the outgoing Illinois House speaker are trying to hand trial lawyers some extra cash. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is being urged to veto the bill.
Jan. 19: 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. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: