News from February 2023
Man who fell from Skyjack scissor lift settles his suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Tresean Gines of Park Forest, who fell from a Skyjack scissor lift while replacing lights outside Lowe’s in Fairview Heights, settled his claims against Lowe’s, Skyjack, and lift owner United Rental on Feb. 3.
Suit alleges nursing home resident died after falling
EDWARDSVILLE – River Crossing of Edwardsville has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence contributed to the death of a resident.
Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Fourth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced today that the Fourth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Nathan A. Frisch, as associate judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Seventh Circuit reverses verdict in forklift injury trial over excluded witness testimony
CHICAGO – U. S. Seventh Circuit appellate judges reversed a jury verdict in a forklift accident trial on Feb. 1, finding District Judge Stephen McGlynn improperly excluded an expert’s opinion that forklifts need doors.
Pritzker to end Illinois' emergency orders after more than 3 years
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced he will follow President Biden and end Illinois’ disaster declarations on May 11. Most states long ago quit using emergency powers, leaving Illinois as 1 of 7 states still claiming COVID-19 is a public health emergency.
Roxana residents living near Phillips 66 refinery allegedly injured by leaking sulfuric acid
EDWARDSVILLE – Residents living near a Phillips 66 refinery in Roxana claim that they were exposed to toxic chemicals as a result of the company's negligence.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Multiple Manufacturers Over Contamination by Toxic “Forever Chemicals”
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit against multiple companies that manufacture per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – also known as “forever chemicals” – and PFAS-containing products sold in the state of Illinois as consumer goods and for use in industrial processes.
Telemarketing companies sued for allegedly selling unsolicited automobile warranties over the phone
EDWARDSVILLE – An Illinois woman filed a class action lawsuit against telemarketing companies for allegedly selling her an unsolicited automobile extended warranty over the phone.
Case activity for Deborah K. Gorman vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Deborah K. Gorman and Nancy C Grandcolas against St. Clair Service Company, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 3.
Case activity for Vernon D. Martin vs Chevron USA, Inc. on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tracey Martin and Vernon D. Martin against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 3.
Case activity for Dunkley vs Afscme on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dunkley against Afscme on Feb. 3.
Feb. 3: 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. 3. 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 Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 3 in the suits below:
Case activity for Salvatore Liquori vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Salvatore Liquori against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 3.
Case activity for Jeannine Eckles vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jeannine Eckles against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 3.
Court activity on Feb. 3: Raymond Boniol 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 Raymond Boniol and Sandra Boniol against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 3: 'Notice Of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel Assigned. All Future Documents Must Bear Case Number 23-pq-362-njr. (jlrr) (entered: 02/03/2023)'.
Dominic Kujawa, Leah Captain selected as St. Clair County associate judges
St. Clair County Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson announced Friday that attorneys Leah A. Captain and L. Dominic Kujawa Jr. were selected to fill two St. Clair County Associate Judge vacancies.
Court activity on Feb. 2: Eva Oakleh 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 Eva Oakleh against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 2: 'Summons Issued As To Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Crop Protection, Llc. Originals Mailed To Attorney Flaherty. (bmc) (entered: 02/02/2023)'.
Case activity for Richard C. Gray vs Chevron USA, Inc. on Feb. 2
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mary Ellen Gray and Richard C. Gray against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Feb. 2.
Feb. 2: 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. 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: