News from June 2021
Discovery violations result in sanctioning of litigants; Lawyers say email didn’t work, and Covid effects lingered
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. Magistrate Judge Gilbert Sison sanctioned clients of C.J. Baricevic and Bill Daniel for discovery violations on June 10 and 11.
June 7: 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 June 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Tenant alleges injuries from collapsed ceiling at Alton apartment
EDWARDSVILLE — A tenant at an Alton apartment claims she suffered injuries when her bedroom ceiling collapsed on top of her.
June 7: 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 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Pizza plaintiffs must cough up grocery receipts in ‘preservative free crust’ class action against Red Baron
EAST ST. LOUIS – Two local men who claim Red Baron pizza labels deceived them must produce grocery receipts whether Red Baron purchases appear on the receipts or not, U.S. District Judge David Dugan ruled on June 8.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Supports Cdc Eviction Ban to Protect Public Health During Pandemic
Attorney General Kwame Raoul , as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) order that prohibits evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to help stop the spread of the disease.
Suit alleges age discrimination at Fairview Heights appliance store
BENTON — The owners of a Fairview Heights appliance store are accused of harassment, age discrimination and manipulating workers' hours to avoid overtime pay.
Dispute over fees of $20 million in corn litigation transferred to Kansas City federal judge
WASHINGTON – As national litigation against Syngenta starts in Illinois, a judge who approved a $1.5 billion settlement of national litigation against Syngenta must resolve a $20 million dispute over fees.
Attorney for East St. Louis wants to tax video streamers Netflix, HBO and others in new class action
EAST ST. LOUIS – Video streamers owe five percent of their gross revenues in Illinois to local governments, according to a class action complaint East St. Louis filed at U.S. district court on June 9.
Suit alleges Enfamil, Similac caused death, illness in premature infants
EDWARDSVILLE — Mead Johnson and Abbott are facing a suit alleging their cow's-based milk infant formula products have caused the death or long-term health issues of premature infants.
TRESSLER LLP: Tressler’s Education Practice Announces New Back-to-School Trainings
Between the numerous mandated trainings and various District-preferred trainings, planning for back-to-school orientation can be a complex matter for school districts to navigate.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Husch Blackwell Ranked a Top 15 Construction Law Firm by Construction Executive Magazine for Second Consecutive Year
Construction Executive magazine has listed Husch Blackwell in its third annual Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ rankings.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP: Labor & Employment Virtual Seminar
Please join Husch Blackwell attorneys for our spring Labor and Employment Law Update.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Urges Nhtsa to Repeal Rule on California Authority to Set Clean Car Standards
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a multistate coalition, urged the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) to repeal the Preemption Rule that purported to preempt California's greenhouse gas and zero-emission-vehicles (ZEV) standards.
Case activity for Anthony Womick vs The Kroger Co. on June 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anthony Womick against The Kroger Co. on June 11.
Case activity for LM General Insurance Company vs Efren Pacheco on June 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by LM General Insurance Company against Arajah White, Ashley Ros, Efren Pacheco, Eric J Charles, Michael D Elis, Tamika A Pruit, Timoniqua Tishay Elis, Tina Pacheco, Tori A Prater and Zamaria Colins on June 11.
Case activity for Lary Korunka vs Scott Thompson on June 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lary Korunka against An Lahr, Rob Jefreys and Scott Thompson on June 11.
Case activity for Frederick Waren vs McQueen on June 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Frederick Waren against McQueen on June 11.
Case activity for Timothy T. D. Martin vs Rob Jefrey on June 9
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Timothy T. D. Martin against Anthony Wilis, Idoc Staf, J. Furlow and Rob Jefrey on June 9.
Case activity for Daniel Crocket vs John Doe on June 10
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Daniel Crocket against C / O Monicol, Counselor Tate, Deana Brokheart, Jane Doe, John Doe, Lynn Pittman, Ms. Cuningham, Ms. Ulrich, N. P. Stover, Rob Jefreys, Rusel Goins, Srgnt. Stanley and Westford Health Services on June 10.