News from June 2021
Charter bus assemblers, distributors claim Illinois has no jurisdiction in suit involving fatal Utah crash
A group of defendants that allegedly assembled and distributed a bus that was involved in a fatal Utah crash with a group of Chinese tourists aboard seek dismissal, arguing that the only connection to Illinois is the billing address for one of the defendants’ offices.
Case activity for Jared Michael Smith vs Bradley Shields on June 2
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jared Michael Smith against Bradley Shields, Caldwel, Misty Forwe, S. Stevens and Taylor Douglas on June 2.
May 27: 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 May 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Motorist alleges injuries from rear-end collision on Illinois-143
EDWARDSVILLE — A motorist is suing another driver for allegedly causing a rear-end collision on Illinois-143 and causing the plaintiff to suffer serious injuries.
May 27: 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 May 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on June 2: George Potzner vs Corteva Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by George Potzner against BASF Corporation, BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP, Bayer CropScience, Inc. , CHS Inc. , Cargill, Incorporated, Corteva Inc. , Federated Co - Operatives Ltd. , Growmark Inc. , Nutrien AG Solutions Inc. , Pioneer Hi - Bred International, Inc. , Simplot AB Retail Sub, Inc. , Syngenta Corporation, Tenkoz Inc. , Univar Solutions Inc. and Winfield Solutions, LLC on June 2.
May 27: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "950 constitutional - state statute" cases
The following cases categorized as "950 constitutional - state statute" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
VA nurse accused of assault during exam
EDWARDSVILLE — An Iraq veteran claims she endured inappropriate comments and touching from a male VA nurse practitioner during a medical exam, aggravating her post-traumatic stress disorder.
Illinois passes ethics package, first step in reforming culture of corruption
Illinois made an important first step in its break with the corrupt practices that defined the legislative process under former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. New ethics rules about lobbying, financial disclosures and the legislative watchdog were passed in the final hours of the session.
Tenant alleges injuries after allegedly falling through mobile home floor
EDWARDSVILLE — A renter who allegedly fell through the floor in his mobile home claims his landlord ignored numerous requests to repair the floor.
Passenger sues both drivers involved in Bethalto crash
EDWARDSVILLE — A passenger who was allegedly injured in a rear-end collision in Bethalto accuses both drivers of negligence.
Case activity for Darian Daniels vs Joshua A. Schoenbeck on June 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Darian Daniels against Anthony B. Jones, Curtis L Dalas, Edwin M. Gladney and Joshua A. Schoenbeck on June 1.
Maag requests rulings on pending motions ‘one way or the other’ in stalled bump stock class action
A class of Illinois firearms owners urge U.S. District Judge Staci Yandle to rule on several pending motions in a class action over bump stock devices, arguing that the case is at a standstill until rulings have been entered on the motions.
Case activity for US Trustee vs Deighan Law LLC on June 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by US Trustee against Deighan Law LLC and Ronald Alan Buch on June 1.
Seaman alleges injuries from unsafe metal stairs
EAST ST. LOUIS — A seaman working on an American Commercial Barge Lines vessel claims he fell down metal stairs and suffered injuries.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 26 in the suits below:
Case activity for Luke Alexander Prindable vs Richard Watson on June 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Luke Alexander Prindable against Corectional Oficer Sabo, Richard Watson and Sgt. Chambers on June 1.
Case activity for Marcus Pryor vs T. Atkins on June 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Marcus Pryor against Counselor Parot, Major Whalen, Major Wheler and T. Atkins on June 1.
May 26: 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 May 26. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Suit alleges We Rock the Spectrum owner failed to pay rent
EDWARDSVILLE — The landlord of the building where We Rock The Spectrum is located claims it is owed more than $7,000 after its commercial tenant abandoned the newly renovated rental property.