News from May 2021
Man sues Alton bar over alleged assault
EDWARDSVILLE — A man is suing the owner of an Alton bar after he was allegedly severely beaten and assaulted by intoxicated patrons.
Madison County Board rejects redistricting map reducing number of districts to 25
Madison County board members rejected a redistricting map proposed by Chairman Kurt Prenzler, which would reduce the number of districts from 29 to 25.
Tenant alleges injuries from collapsed ceiling at Belleville apartment complex
BELLEVILLE - A tenant at a Belleville apartment complex claims he was injured when the ceiling collapsed.
IL high court avoids answering whether state constitutionally borrowed $14B; Says challenger waited too long to sue
The Illinois Supreme Court blocked John Tillman, CEO of the Illinois Policy Institute, from suing the state over whether state lawmakers unconstitutionally borrowed billions in 2003 and 2017.
Suit alleges Edwardsville tenants failed to pay rent, refuse to vacate property
EDWARDSVILLE — The owner of an Edwardsville commercial property claim the tenants refuse to vacate the premises after violating the lease agreement and failing to pay rent.
AAA accused of charging excessive interest rates
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims Illinois-based lender AAA Community Finance charged excessive interest rates and does business without a license.
Case activity for Derick L. Colins vs Commissioner of Social Security on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Derick L. Colins against Commissioner of Social Security on May 18.
Case activity for Melisa C Winchester vs Team Drive Away, Inc. on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Melisa C Winchester against Dion R. Evans and Team Drive Away, Inc. on May 18.
Fifth District grants extension of time in VAC's $1 million funding dispute
The Fifth District Appellate Court gave Bradley Lavite, Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Madison County, until June 1 to file a reply brief in his appeal involving a $1 million funding dispute.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 12 in the suits below:
Case activity for Albert Winfrey Bey vs Chaplain Lambert Gohen on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Albert Winfrey Bey against Chaplain Lambert Gohen on May 18.
May 12: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "440 civil rights: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "440 civil rights: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Cleveland Heath alleges breach of contract over denied pandemic insurance claim
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville restaurant claims its insurer refuses to pay a legitimate claim for business losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Court activity on May 18: Artisan and Truckers Casualty Co. vs The Burlington Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Artisan and Truckers Casualty Co. against Cruse Construction Company, Douglas Forest, Gaylon Cruse, Mark Duckworth, Southern Truss, Inc. and The Burlington Insurance Company on May 18.
Case activity for Albert Winfrey Bey vs Monika Christianson on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Albert Winfrey Bey against Monika Christianson on May 18.
Case activity for Chaina Dehart vs Central Mutual Insurance Company on May 18
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Chaina Dehart against Central Mutual Insurance Company on May 18.
May 12: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "360 p.i.: other" cases
The following cases categorized as "360 p.i.: other" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Woman allegedly required metal plates, screws in arm after fall at Burger King
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she slipped at a Burger King in Pontoon Beach and required metal plates and screws in her arm as a result of her injuries.
79,000 more Illinoisans are in poverty because state can't fix its culture of corruption
If Illinois could have reduced corruption to the national average, an estimated 79,000 fewer people would be living in poverty, according to an analysis by the Illinois Policy Institute. State lawmakers can help by passing ethics reforms.
Train operator alleges injuries after driver failed to stop at railroad crossing
BELLEVILLE — A Bi-State MetroLink train operator claims he was severely injured when an AT&T Illinois worker failed to properly stop his van at a crossing.