News from February 2023
Court activity on Feb. 27: Kenneth N. Thomas vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kenneth N. Thomas against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against All Defendants Filed By Kenneth N Thomas. Fee $402; Receipt No. Jon130. No Summons Issued. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(wbb) [transferred From Arkansas Eastern On 3/14/2023.] (entered: 02/27/2023)'.
Case activity for Lashunda L. Cooks vs Todd Emms on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lashunda L. Cooks against Bryan Gryzmala and Todd Emms on Feb. 27.
Illinois responds to state's attorneys attempt to throw out provision to end cash bail
(The Center Square) – Saying the plaintiffs’ “grab-bag of constitutional theories” should be rejected, the state of Illinois has responded to a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of ending cash bail.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 27 in the suits below:
Court activity on Feb. 27: Carlin Anderson vs Kwame Raoul
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Carlin Anderson and Dave Clark against Brendan F. Kelly, Bryan Robbins, Craig Miller and Kwame Raoul on Feb. 27.
Madison County Mental Health Board accepting applications for opioid settlement grants
The Madison County Mental Health Board is accepting applications for grant proposals from the $3.7 million opioid settlement in an effort to combat the opioid epidemic.
Feb. 27: 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 Feb. 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Dennis Rey vs Syngenta Agent on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dennis Rey and Judy Rey against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27.
Case activity for Edward Boberg vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Edward Boberg against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27.
Case activity for Jimmy Zorn vs Syngenta Agent on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jimmy Zorn against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27.
Case activity for Wayne Odegaard vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Wayne Odegaard against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27.
Court activity on Feb. 27: USA vs Jerry Lee Siebert
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by USA against City of Newton, Illinois, Jerry Lee Siebert, Non-Record Claimants, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Jerry Lee Siebert and Unknown Owners on Feb. 27: 'Order, Granting 5 Motion To Dismiss Defendant City Of Newton, Illinois Filed By Usa. Signed By Judge J. Phil Gilbert On 2/27/2023. (jdh) (entered: 02/27/2023)'.
Case activity for Michael W. Wagner vs Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael W. Wagner against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. on Feb. 27.
Court activity on Feb. 27: Uvie D Lancaster vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Uvie D Lancaster against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27: 'Complaint For Damages With Jury Demand Against All Defendants Filed By Uvie D Lancaster. Fee $ 402; Receipt No. Jon129. No Summons Issued. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(wbb) [transferred From Arkansas Eastern On 3/14/2023.] (entered: 02/27/2023)'.
Case activity for Joseph Banik vs Syngenta Agent on Feb. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joseph Banik and Tracey Banik against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27.
Court activity on Feb. 27: Maurice Watkins vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Maurice Watkins against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27: 'Complaint For Damages With Jury Demand Against All Defendants Filed By Maurice Watkins. Fee $402; Receipt No. Jon128. No Summons Issued. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(wbb) [transferred From Arkansas Eastern On 3/14/2023.] (entered: 02/27/2023)'.
Court activity on Feb. 27: Mary Gilley vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mary Gilley against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 27: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Crop Protection Llc, Filed By Mary Gilley. No Summons Issued. (fee Of $402 Paid. Receipt Number Lit1151.) (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (jbh) [transferred From Arkansas Eastern On 3/14/2023.] (entered: 02/27/2023)'.
Court activity on Feb. 27: Maria Chillers vs Progressive Waste Solutions of MO, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jermon Chillers and Maria Chillers against Courtney Andrews and Progressive Waste Solutions of MO, Inc. on Feb. 27: 'Order Granting 17 Motion To Appear Pro Hac Vice By Attorney Niedbalski On Behalf Of Waste Connections Of Missouri, Inc. And Courtney Andrews. (kdw)this Text Entry Is An Order Of The Court. No Further Documentation Will Be Mailed. (entered: 02/27/2023)'.
Asbestos defendants dismissed from suit to avoid federal jurisdiction
EAST ST. LOUIS – Oshkosh Corporation and Hyster-Yale Group were dismissed from asbestos exposure claims after removing the case from St. Clair County circuit court to U. S. district court.
Don't assume more funding makes schools better
Bring on the debate about all of this, but start by setting aside the broad, knee-jerk presumption that more funding improves outcomes.