News from June 2021
Court activity on June 7: Ryan Kent vs Thomas J. Vilsack
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joshua Morton, Mathew Morton and Ryan Kent against Thomas J. Vilsack and Zach Ducheneaux on June 7: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number 0754-4496658.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Re Zach Ducheneaux, # 3 Summons Re Thomas Vilsack)(roper, Glenn)'.
Madison County civil docket Jun. 14-18
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jun. 14-18.
June 1: 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 June 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Nicola Senei Hodges vs East St. Louis School District 189 on June 7
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Nicola Senei Hodges against East St. Louis School District 189 on June 7.
McGlynn allows pro se job discrimination claim against American Water to proceed
EAST ST. LOUIS – Plaintiff Lynette Jackson alleged job discrimination against American Water in Alton well enough to pursue damages, U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled on June 1.
Pritzker OKs gerrymandered maps, breaking promise to end partisan games
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Democrats’ partisan legislative and judicial redistricting plans. He had repeatedly promised to veto any maps drawn by state lawmakers for their own benefit.
Nationwide seeks to protect lien of $418K in collision litigation
BENTON – Nationwide Mutual intervened in a collision suit at U.S. district court on June 3, to protect a lien on $418,992.96 worth of workers’ compensation.
Suit alleges crop inputs industry restricts e-commerce, price gouges
BENTON — A class action suit alleges that crop input manufacturers and retailers are restricting market access and charging unreasonably high prices to farmers.
Suit alleges misread CT scan delayed lung cancer diagnosis
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient's son has filed a wrongful death suit against Gateway Regional Medical physicians and others, alleging they misread his mother's CT scan and failed to diagnose her lung cancer.
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Six Flags inks $36M deal to end fingerprint scan class action that resulted in landmark IL Supreme Court decision
Six Flags Great America members and pass holders who visited the park from 2013-2018 could be in line for cash payments of $60-$200. Lawyers could get $12 million.
St. Clair County recovering from IT system disruption; County board member says it was hacked
Users of St. Clair County government and courts have known for approximately 10 days that its computer system has not been functioning.
First Madison County civil trial since COVID-19 restrictions went into effect ends in settlement
Madison County’s first civil trial since the COVID-19 pandemic began is underway in Circuit Judge Stephen Stobbs courtroom with modified procedures.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 31
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 31 in the suits below:
Illinois Supreme Court puts a halt on legislature’s redistricted judicial boundaries
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court on June 7 halted boundary changes that legislators approved for judicial districts effective June 4.
May 31: 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 May 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Law forbidding young adults from right to carry firearms challenged in federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Young adults Mitchell Nalley of St. Clair County, David Meyer of Fayette County, and Eva Davis of Kendall County are challenging state law that won’t let them carry firearms until they turn 21.
Schuette appointed to Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Steering Committee
Madison County Associate Judge Maureen Schuette was appointed co-chair to the Steering Committee of the Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council.
HEYL ROYSTER: Illinois Governor Signs Pre-judgment Interest Legislation Changing Tort Law in Civil Lawsuits
Illinois tort law has changed to include the award of pre-judgment interest in civil personal injury lawsuits.
HEPLERBROOM: HeplerBroom Welcomes Three Summer Associates
HeplerBroom welcomes second-year law students Peyton Hagerman, Megan Janowiak, and Matthew Suddarth to its 2021 Class of Summer Associates.
HEPLERBROOM: Updated HeplerBroom COVID-19 Response
HeplerBroom is pleased to announce that its physical offices have reopened. While the health and safety of our clients, employees, and families remain our top priority, HeplerBroom attorneys and staff are returning to our offices on full-time or modified schedules.