News from April 2023
Man convicted of killing attorney Randy Gori asks for special defender in bid to withdraw guilty plea
After moving to withdraw his guilty plea to the murder of asbestos attorney Randy Gori due to alleged “inadequate representation” by Madison County Public Defender Mary Copeland, Timothy Banowetz asked Circuit Judge Kyle Napp to again appoint a special defender.
Court activity on April 12: Haley Gray vs Petersen Management Company, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Haley Gray against Petersen Management Company, LLC on April 12.
Case activity for Gabe Wheeler vs Hamilton County Coal, LLC on April 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gabe Wheeler against Aliance Resource Partners, LP and Hamilton County Coal, LLC on April 12.
Case activity for Lynda Rowan vs Siu Physicians and Surgeons, Inc. on April 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lynda Rowan and Richard Rowan against Kyaw Naing and Siu Physicians and Surgeons, Inc. on April 12.
Court activity on April 12: Joshua Paul Lefler vs State of Illinois
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Joshua Paul Lefler against Bryce Shaffer, County of Franklin, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, James Allen, Paul Uraski, State of Illinois and Village of North City on April 12: 'Supplement By Joshua Paul Lefler. Supplement To 2 Complaint. (aza) (entered: 04/12/2023)'.
Court activity on April 12: Andrea Rucker vs Monsanto Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Andrea Rucker against Afton Chemical Corporation, Alton & Southern Railway Company, Bayer Ag, Cerro Flow Products, LLC, Eastman Chemical Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Monsanto Company, Nalco Company, Pfizer, Inc., Pharmacia, LLC and Solutia, Inc. on April 12.
April 12: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on April 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on April 12: Charles C. Drummond vs Inland Marine Service, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Charles C. Drummond against American River Transportation Company, LLC, Inland Marine Service, Inc. and National Maintenance & Repair, Inc. on April 12: 'Notice Of Appearance By Todd M. Powers On Behalf Of American River Transportation Company, Llc, Inland Marine Service, Inc., National Maintenance & Repair, Inc. (Powers, Todd) (entered: 04/12/2023)'.
Case activity for Heather McClaine vs DX Enterprises, Inc. on April 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Heather McClaine against DX Enterprises, Inc. on April 12.
Court activity on April 12: Lou Ann Parker vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lou Ann Parker against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on April 12: 'Summons Issued As To Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Crop Protection Llc. Originals Mailed To Attorney Gary Anderson. (aza) (entered: 04/12/2023)'.
Court activity on April 12: Julie Long vs John Crane, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Julie Long against John Crane, Inc. and Regal-Beloit Corporation on April 12.
Case activity for Fred Jedliska vs Brad Snow on April 12
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Fred Jedliska against Brad Snow on April 12.
Court activity on April 12: Melannie Durham vs Walmart, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Melannie Durham against Walmart, Inc. on April 12: 'Consent/non-consent To U.s. Magistrate Judge-sealed Pending Receipt From All Parties. (Zinzilieta, Angie) (entered: 04/12/2023)'.
Court activity on April 12: Marianne Stigum vs Chevron U. Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Marianne Stigum against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on April 12: 'Summonses Issued As To Chevron U.s.a. Inc., Syngenta Ag, And Syngenta Crop Protection Llc. Originals Mailed To Attorney Anderson. (kek) (entered: 04/12/2023)'.
Sholar appointed to Judicial Inquiry Board
Madison County Circuit Judge Amy Sholar was selected to serve as a member of the Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Eighth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Eighth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Zachary P. Boren as an associate judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
McGlynn hears arguments in federal court over injunctive relief from gun ban
EAST ST. LOUIS – During an April 12 hearing in federal court over a request for injunctive relief from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's gun ban, assistant attorney general Christopher Wells told U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn that Illinois citizens can just defend themselves with handguns instead of semiautomatic rifles.
Court activity on April 11: Sierra Club vs Prairie State Generating Company, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sierra Club against Prairie State Generating Company, LLC on April 11: 'Order Granting 10 Motion To Appear Pro Hac Vice By Attorney Robert Middleton. (csb)this Text Entry Is An Order Of The Court. No Further Documentation Will Be Mailed. (entered: 04/11/2023)'.
Case activity for Gabe Wheeler vs Hamilton County Coal, LLC on April 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gabe Wheeler against Aliance Resource Partners, LP and Hamilton County Coal, LLC on April 11.
Case activity for Ricky Daryl Stamps vs Chevron U. Inc. on April 11
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ricky Daryl Stamps against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on April 11.