News from May 2021
May 17: 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 17. 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 May 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 17 in the suits below:
May 17: 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 May 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Man claims he was sold Farmers Group insurance agency at inflated price
BELLEVILLE — The buyer of a Farmers Group insurance agency claims the company fraudulently sold him the business at an inflated price.
One year later, Illinois' jobs recovery from COVID-19 among slowest in U.S.
Job losses peaked in April 2020 amid COVID-19 and state-mandated shutdowns. In the year-long recovery since, Illinois’ has been among the nation’s slowest.
St. Clair map drawn for Democrats' 'absolute power,' says GOP board member; Kern withdraws first version at Monday public hearing
BELLEVILLE – Without the benefit of a census, St. Clair County board chairman Mark Kern has drawn 29 voting districts for the benefit of current board members.
Patient allegedly suffered complications from laparoscopic GERD surgery
BELLEVILLE — A patient claims she suffered serious complications after laparoscopic surgery for GERD due to her physician's alleged negligence.
May 16: 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 16. 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 May 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 16 in the suits below:
Wigginton’s demand for $10 million on behalf of worker in SOS office dismissed by magistrate
EAST ST. LOUIS – Former U.S. attorney Stephen Wigginton filed the last suit of his private practice in the wrong court, according to an order that U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Beatty issued on May 18.
Casino Queen directors allege insurer obligated to defend suit over stock sales
BELLEVILLE — Directors and agents of Casino Queen claim their insurer has failed to abide by their defense obligations in an underlying suit alleging the insureds sold $170 million in stock for less than fair market value.
Daly allows negligence suit over fatal fall from Poplar Street bridge to go forward
BENTON – Poplar Street Bridge contractors must defend a claim that their negligence caused the fatal fall of Washington Park auxiliary policeman Ricardo Davis, U.S. Magistrate Judge Reona Daly ruled on May 18.
Suit alleges fraud in timeshare termination
BELLEVILLE — A retired Edwardsville couple claims Consumer Law Protection Lawyers and others fraudulently sold them services to get them out of their timeshare contract.
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE LLP: 19 Armstrong Teasdale Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA’s 2021 Edition
Armstrong Teasdale announces that 19 of the firm’s attorneys are featured in the 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.
REPRESENTATIVE RODNEY L. DAVIS (IL-13): Davis, Bost Introduce Legislation to Expand Broadband Access to Underserved Areas
U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis (IL-13) and Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced the Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act to expand broadband access to underserved areas.
REPRESENTATIVE MIKE BOST (IL-12): House Passes 9 Bost Backed Veterans Bills
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted in support of nine bills to help our nation’s veterans. Bost introduced one of the bills, the VA Camera Reporting (VCR) Act, alongside Rep. David McKinley (WV-01).
BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP: Firm Earns Recognition in Chambers USA 2021
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) is pleased to announce that the firm and numerous attorneys are recognized in Chambers USA 2021.
ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Raoul Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Chipman as Atf Director
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in issuing a letter to U.S. Senate and Judiciary Committee leadership urging David Chipman's expeditious confirmation as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Case activity for Jeremy Irons vs Lorie Cunningham on May 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jeremy Irons against C / O Clary, Deanna Brookhart, Eckelbery, Lorie Cunningham, Nicholas L Fiero, Nurse K, Reid and Wexford Health Sources Incorporated on May 21.
Case activity for Dawn Calender vs Quality Packaging Specialists International, LLC on May 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dawn Calender against Quality Packaging Specialists International, LLC on May 21.