News from June 2021
Intoxicated woman allegedly forced out of car gets struck by passing vehicle
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims a man forced her to get out of his vehicle while she was intoxicated, causing her to be struck by another vehicle while walking along the dark roadway.
Suit alleges nursing home waited too long to transfer resident to hospital
EDWARDSVILLE — A nursing facility in Maryville is facing a suit claiming they waited weeks to seek treatment for a patient who suffered injuries from a fall, resulting in his death.
Former Madison County employee settles sexual harassment suit for $850K
Madison County paid former employee Kristen Poshard and her attorneys $850,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging she was wrongfully terminated for resisting sexual harassment by former county board member Phil Chapman.
Insurer claims subcontractor for O'Fallon water tank project knew of sealant defects prior to policy period
EAST ST. LOUIS — The insurer of a subcontractor who worked on the construction of a ground water storage tank for the City of O'Fallon and faced a suit over defects with the tank's sealant claims the defects were known prior to policy period.
Not guilty: Jurors find defendant acted in self defense in 2019 Granite City shooting
Madison County jurors delivered a not guilty verdict June 24 in a first degree murder trial against 21-year-old Willie Matthews Jr., finding he acted in self defense in the shooting death of Charles Cooper two and a half years ago in Granite City.
Our courts should not be used for ADA lawsuit Olympics
Justice is supposed to be blind, not stupid. It’s supposed to be blind in the sense of being fair and impartial, not in the sense of being oblivious to facts and logic.
Former Continental Tire employee claims disability discrimination, retaliation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former worker at Continental Tire claims she was unlawfully terminated in retaliation for taking Family Medical Leave and suffered discrimination because of her disability.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on June 22
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on June 22 in the suits below:
Case activity for Nirin Wals vs Terry Dean on June 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Nirin Wals against Brenan, Hank, Hodge, Kourtney Halmeyer, Lana Nalewajka, Lt Grote, Michael Bednarz, Rn Sarah, Terry Dean and Venerio Santos on June 28.
Case activity for Keneth Jones vs Madison County Jail on June 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Keneth Jones against Madison County Jail on June 28.
Court activity on June 28: Patricia Zurliene vs Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Patricia Zurliene against Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Inc. on June 28: 'Complaint Against Dreyers Grand Ice Cream, Inc. ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0754-4514253.), Filed By Patricia Zurliene. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Proposed Summons)(sheehan, Spencer)'.
Madison County real estate May 17-21
An Alton retail property sold for $675,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions May 17-21.
June 22: 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 June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Madison County civil docket Jul. 5-9
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Harrison have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jul. 5-9.
Case activity for Adalid Estrada vs John Doe on June 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Adalid Estrada against Dee Dee Brookhart, Dr. Ritz, John Doe and Wexford Health Source Inc. on June 28.
Pastor arrested again for trespassing, preaches on while handcuffed and removed from church by St. Clair Co. deputy
BELLEVILLE – Sheriff’s sergeant James Hendricks handcuffed pastor Curtis Levingston as he preached at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist church in East St. Louis on June 27, according to a lawsuit filed in St. Clair County circuit court.
Magistrate orders bone density scan for deckhand injured by steel cable
EAST ST. LOUIS – Watco Transloading may test the bone density of tugboat deckhand Kevin Beam, U.S. Magistrate Judge Gilbert Sison ruled on June 21.
Cabinet makers allegedly kept more than $40,000 in deposits without supplying designs
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville homeowner is suing the owners of a cabinetry business, alleging she paid more than $40,000 in deposits but they failed to provide her with the updated design drawings and blueprints for the project.
Motorist alleges injuries when tire flies off another vehicle, strikes her car
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver claims she was seriously injured when the tire on another vehicle flew off and struck her car on St. Rose Road.
Blues Hog sued over alleged ADA noncompliant website
EAST ST. LOUIS — BBQ sauce manufacturer Blues Hog is facing a suit alleging its website is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).