News from May 2021
May 21: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Nelima Madala vs Sodrel Truck Lines, Inc. on May 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Nelima Madala against Sodrel Truck Lines, Inc. and Stephen M Forest on May 27.
Case activity for Keith Lyle Bailey vs Corteva Inc. on May 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Keith Lyle Bailey against Corteva Inc. on May 27.
Case activity for David Meyer vs Richard Watson on May 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by David Meyer, Eva Davis, FIREARMS POLICY COALITION, INC. , ILLINOIS STATE RIFLE ASSOCIATION, Mitchel Naley and SECOND AMENDMENT FOUNDATION against Brendan Kely, Christopher Palmer, Dwight A. Baird, Eric Weis, James Gomric, Joshua Morison, Kwame Raoul and Richard Watson on May 27.
Pritzker signs law allowing prejudgment interest in personal injury cases; Biz groups warn of big costs
"You know it's a bad idea when they try & hide their actions," said Mark Denzler, president of the Illinois Manufacturers Association, about the signing of the law in the closing hours of business before holiday weekend. The law will allow trial lawyers to tack 9% interest on judgments, calculated from the moment a lawsuit was filed.
Insurer alleges no duty to defend in construction workers' injury claims
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurance provider claims it has no duty to defend in a construction injury suit that involved two workers who were allegedly injured by collapsing trusses.
Police chief says he did not make blanket comment about investigation of Exo Lounge
EDWARDSVILLE – Exo Lounge nail bar issued a statement on social media on May 25, saying that it doesn’t launder money or traffic in children.
Emotional support dog 'Anna' joins the ranks of Wendler & Zinzilieta
The COVID-19 pandemic helped an Edwardsville law firm discover the potential of a beloved pet as they unexpectedly fell in to the practice of providing emotional support for clients.
Case activity for Leonardo A. White vs Shawn Gregory on May 26
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Leonardo A. White against City of Springfield, Shawn Gregory and Springfield Police Department on May 26.
Suit alleges Edwardsville long-term care facility provided negligent care
EDWARDSVILLE — An Edwardsville long-term care facility is accused of negligent care that led to a patient's pressure ulcers and infection.
Suit alleges Honeywell plant's radioactive dust caused man's cancer-related death
EAST ST. LOUIS — Honeywell is facing a wrongful death suit alleging radioactive dust from its nuclear plant in Metropolis caused a resident's cancer.
Retired Judge Crowder to take reins at Illinois Judges Association; Justice Overstreet second vice president
Retired Madison County Circuit Judge Barbara Crowder will be installed as president of the Illinois Judges Association (IJA) during the group's annual meeting on June 4.
Woman allegedly requires hysterectomy to remove defective intrauterine device
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing the manufacturers of Paragard, alleging she had to undergo a hysterectomy to fully remove the intrauterine device.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on May 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on May 19 in the suits below:
Property owners seek approval of class action notice in bid-rigging suit
A class of property owners seek approval of their class action notice in an eight-year-old bid-rigging suit alleging several tax buyers participated in a scheme with former Treasurer Fred Bathon.
May 19: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases
The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Brandon Stout vs Experian Information Solutions, Inc. on May 25
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brandon Stout against Experian Information Solutions, Inc. , Mountain Run Solutions, LLC and Transunion LLC on May 25.
Case activity for Jefrey A. Kirkman vs Keny Benzing on May 25
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jefrey A. Kirkman against Daniele Ward, Keny Benzing, Marion County Jail and Rich Stevenson on May 25.
Case activity for Dartaniel Pruit vs John Doe 1 on May 25
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dartaniel Pruit against John Doe 1 on May 25.
May 19: 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 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: