News from July 2021
Driver allegedly failed to stop at intersection, caused Highland collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims another driver failed to stop at the intersection of Cypress Street and 12th Street in Highland, causing a collision.
White farmers shall not be excluded from debt forgiveness program, federal judges rule
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack must not spend money from a debt forgiveness program that excludes white farmers and ranchers, federal judges in Florida and Texas ruled.
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR J.B. PRITZKER: Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Legislation Advancing Rights of Most Vulnerable in Illinois' Justice System
Surrounded by sponsoring lawmakers, criminal justice reform advocates and a victim of wrongful conviction, Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of nation-leading legislation that puts Illinois at the forefront of the work to bring about true reform to the state's justice system.
Co-insurer seeks to dismiss suit alleging it failed to defend rape case involving St. Clair County transit bus driver
A co-insurer for Southwestern Illinois College seeks to dismiss a lawsuit claiming it failed to provide defense costs for the college in an underlying rape case allegedly involving a St. Clair County transit bus driver.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on July 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on July 11 in the suits below:
July 11: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Motorist allegedly caused rear-end collision while attempting to park
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is accused of rear-ending another vehicle while attempting to park on North 2nd Street.
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): Bost Announces $21 Million U.S. Army Contract for Columbia Engineering Firm
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) announced that Prairie Engineers in Columbia has received a $21 million contract from the U.S. Army.
Suit alleges distracted driver caused crash on Highway 52
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims he was injured when another driver caused a rear-end collision on Highway 52 in DuQuoin.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on July 9
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on July 9 in the suits below:
July 9: 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 July 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 9: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "423 bankruptcy withdrawl" cases
The following cases categorized as "423 bankruptcy withdrawl" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 9: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "480 consumer credit" cases
The following cases categorized as "480 consumer credit" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 9: 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 July 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 9: 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 July 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Plaintiffs seek to disqualify Alton attorney from representing himself in suit alleging he kept additional fees
Plaintiffs in a legal malpractice suit seek to disqualify Alton attorney Lee Barron from representing himself in the suit alleging he wrongfully retained additional attorneys’ fees and has refused to provide information on the funds he received.
Motorist allegedly ran red light, caused three-car collision
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured in a three-car collision caused by a speeding driver who ran a red light at the intersection of IL 140 and IL 159.
July 8: 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 July 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 8: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "442 civil rights: jobs" cases
The following cases categorized as "442 civil rights: jobs" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 8: 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 July 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: