News from April 2023
Court activity on April 17: Dunkley vs Afscme
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dunkley against Afscme on April 17: 'Sbstipulation Joint Amended By Illinois Department Of Human Services. (Ewick, Thomas) (entered: 04/17/2023)'.
Coles County jurors award $40 million to disabled teen in birth injury case
A Coles County jury awarded Kiera Campbell, 19, and her parents, Todd and Jaime Campbell, $40 million as compensation for the severely disabling injuries she suffered as a result of delayed delivery during childbirth.
April 17: 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 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Customer sues over slip, fall at Godfrey Walmart
EDWARDSVILLE – A shopper is suing Walmart after she allegedly slipped and fell on a wet, slippery substance that had been spilled by another unknown customer at the Godfrey store.
Nearly 1 in 5 leave Illinois government union since getting a choice
AFSCME Council 31’s own federal reports show 18.5% of workers have chosen to break away since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME. It could be because less than 21% of the union’s spending is on representing its members.
Madison County jurors to determine damages in re-trial involving Godfrey collision
A lawsuit alleging injuries from a Godfrey rear end collision is at trial for the second time in Madison County Circuit Judge Sarah Smith’s courtroom.
Former Alton AFSCME president pleads guilty to transporting embezzled funds
Byron Clemons Sr, a former president of the Alton chapter of the AFSCME labor union, was caught embezzling more than $200,000 and admitted to transporting the stolen money.
Pension reform, Illinois style: Legislation to 'fix' the Tier 2 problem
On the long list of things wrong with Illinois’ pension system, there’s one problem that can’t be ignored: Tier 2 pension benefits are increasingly likely to fall short of minimums under federal rules. If that happens, the sponsoring unit of government would face huge, new liabilities. Those facts have long been widely agreed.
Gilbert declares mistrial in excessive force suit over 'gamesmanship and sandbagging' by defense counsel
BENTON – Senior U. S. District Judge Phil Gilbert declared mistrial on an excessive force claim against Madison County because county counsel Heidi Eckert "sandbagged" him and wasted the jury’s time, according to his statements the next day.
Homeowners sue insurer for denying claim over tornado damage
EDWARDSVILLE – Homeowners whose home was damaged by a tornado in December 2021 are suing their insurer for allegedly denying their claim and refusing to provide a detailed explanation.
Heplerbroom announces Messina Discusses Environmental Justice with Road & Transportation Builders
Alec Messina will be one of the featured speakers at the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association’s annual Sustainability Council meeting, which is being held April 20 in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Case activity for Gabe Wheeler vs Hamilton County Coal, LLC on April 14
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 14.
Case activity for Dunkley vs Afscme on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dunkley against Afscme on April 14.
Court activity on April 14: Donald L. Lowe Jr. vs Illinois Central Railroad Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Donald L. Lowe Jr. against Illinois Central Railroad Company on April 14: 'Answer To Affirmative Defenses Re 11 Plaintiff's Response To Defendant's Affirmative Defenses By Donald L. Lowe, Jr. (Tobin, Benjamin) (entered: 04/14/2023)'.
Case activity for Julie Long vs John Crane, Inc. on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Julie Long against John Crane, Inc. and Regal-Beloit Corporation on April 14.
Court activity on April 14: Fred Carpenter vs Olin Corporation
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Fred Carpenter against Dave Haskins, Olin Corporation, Olin Winchester, LLC and Winchester Ammunition, Inc. on April 14.
Court activity on April 14: Fred Jedliska vs Brad Snow
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Fred Jedliska against Brad Snow on April 14.
Case activity for Charles C. Drummond vs Inland Marine Service, Inc. on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities 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 14.
Case activity for Eric L. Murray vs Joshua L. Dixon on April 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Eric L. Murray against Joshua L. Dixon and Swift Transportation Company of Arizona, LLC on April 14.
Court activity on April 14: William Ray Taylor vs Commissioner of Social Security
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by William Ray Taylor against Commissioner of Social Security on April 14: 'Order Setting Social Security Briefing Schedule: Defendant's Brief Due Within 30 Days After Filing Of Plaintiff's Brief. Plaintiff Brief Due By 5/13/2023. Signed By Magistrate Judge Mark A. Beatty On 4/14/2023. (kek) (entered: 04/14/2023)'.