News from March 2021
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 19 in the suits below:
Case activity for Paul Meyer vs Tegna, Inc. on March 25
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brenda Meyer and Paul Meyer against John Mohler, Multimedia KSDK, Inc. , Multimedia KSDK, LLC and Tegna, Inc. on March 25.
Barge worker allegedly slips on icy deck, falls into Mississippi River
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former barge worker who slipped on an icy deck and fell into the Mississippi River claims he did not receive maintenance and cure for his injuries.
Suit alleges union workers were denied contracted pay contributions
EAST ST. LOUIS — The Central Laborers' Pension Welfare and Annuity Funds claims union workers hired for various construction projects have been denied pay contributions.
March 18: 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 March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 18 in the suits below:
March 18: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "medical malpractice" cases
The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Defamation suit alleges woman was falsely accused of arson
BELLEVILLE — A St. Clair County woman alleges she was falsely accused of arson and harassment.
Callis moves to remand opioid marketing lawsuits to Madison, St. Clair County Circuit Courts; Belleville doctor seeks dismissal
Both Madison and St. Clair Counties filed a motion to remand a lawsuit alleging McKinsey & Company contributed to the opioid crisis through OxyContin marketing techniques based on arguments that a Belleville doctor is properly joined as a defendant.
Case activity for Cameron Stine vs Ashley Home Stores, Ltd. on March 24
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cameron Stine against Ashley Home Stores, Ltd. on March 24.
March 18: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Cortez Edward Liner vs Commissioner of Social Security on March 24
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cortez Edward Liner against Commissioner of Social Security on March 24.
March 18: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 18: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "864 social security: ssid tit. xvi" cases
The following cases categorized as "864 social security: ssid tit. xvi" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on March 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
IL lawmakers OK revised law allowing prejudgment interest in personal injury cases; Biz groups still fear huge costs
The measure establishes 6% prejudgment interest in personal injury lawsuits, and was still opposed by Illinois doctors, manufacturers and others who fear it will hammer businesses with inflated costs from lawsuits.
Motorist alleges injuries from collision with FedEx driver
BELLEVILLE — A motorist claims she was injured when a FedEx driver allegedly caused a collision in East St. Louis.
Motorist, passenger allege injuries from Ferguson car crash
EAST ST. LOUIS — A motorist and passenger allegedly injured in a Ferguson, Mo., crash are suing the at-fault driver and owners of the vehicle he was driving.
Case activity for USA vs One Del - Ton Inc. DTI - 15 pistol, bearing serial number DTI - S138614 on March 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by USA against Any and All Ammunition Contained Therein or Seized Therewith, One Del - Ton Inc. DTI - 15 pistol, bearing serial number DTI - S138614 and One Taurus Pt809 Pistol on March 23.
Case activity for Steven Murphy vs Dr. Ritz on March 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Steven Murphy against Angie Crain, Anthony Wils, Dr. Ritz and Dr. Siddiqui on March 23.
Mother claims funeral home disfigured her son's corpse
BELLEVILLE — A woman is suing a Belleville funeral home, claiming they disfigured the body of her son and caused her and her family additional emotional distress.