News from February 2023
Railway employee injured when locomotive struck his vehicle during refueling
BELLEVILLE – A railway employee responsible for refueling locomotives claims he was injured when his truck was struck by a train.
Administrative Director Declares Two Illinois Associate Judges Appointed in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Twentieth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Leah A. Captain and L. Dominic Kujawa, Jr. as associate judges of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit.
Feb. 7: 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. 7. 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. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 7 in the suits below:
East St. Louis seeks roughly $2.7 billion in penalties for pollution; Monsanto moves to file counter claim
EAST ST. LOUIS – Monsanto Company claims a lawsuit filed by the City of East St. Louis seeking penalties up to $2.7 billion for pollution violates the U. S. Constitution.
Macon County judge issues another limited restraining order vs IL 'assault weapons' ban
The ruling is not statewide, limited only to the plaintiffs and members of Macon County gun owners association listed in the complaint led by State Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur
Former nurse alleges retaliation for reporting working conditions, billing practices
BELLEVILLE – A former nurse at Da Vita Healthcare claims she was terminated for reporting alleged unsafe working conditions and fraudulent billing practices.
Court activity on Feb. 7: 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 Feb. 7: 'Sbnotice Of Hearing: Final Pretrial Conference Set For 4/20/2023 At 10:00 AM And Jury Trial Set For 5/1/2023 At 9:00 AM Both In The East St. Louis Courthouse Before Judge David W. Dugan. (dmw2) This Text Entry Is An Order Of The Court. No Further Documentation Will Be Mailed. (entered: 02/07/2023)'.
Woman alleges injuries during fight at Ragin Cajun
EDWARDSVILLE – A woman claims she was hit with a broomstick during a brawl at the Ragin Cajun bar in Alton.
Benton attorney challenging weapons ban suggests exemptions favor public employee unions
SPRINGFIELD – Exemptions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s gun law favor public employee unions according to Bryan Drew of Benton, who represents gun owners suing to overturn the law.
Madison County real estate Dec. 27-30
A Granite City property sold for more than $3 million as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for Dec. 27-30.
St. Clair County real estate Oct. 17-21
A Fairview Heights property sold for $800,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Oct. 17-21.
Madison County civil docket Feb. 13-17
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Feb. 13-17.
Pritzker Administration Announces Inaugural Cohort of the Governor's Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.)
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) announced the participants of the inaugural cohort of the Governor's Office Academy of Leadership (G.O.A.L.) program.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 6 in the suits below:
Pritzker disparages groups recruiting candidates for school, library board races
(The Center Square) – With local Illinois school and library board races coming in April, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is disparaging of some groups that have recruited candidates for local offices.
Feb. 6: 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. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy sued over patient's fall
EDWARDSVILLE – Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy is being sued by a patient's son after his mother fell and suffered injuries.
Suit alleges Sterett employee killed in crane incident
EDWARDSVILLE – A lawsuit against Sterett Companies alleges one of its employees died after he was struck by a crane.
Court activity on Feb. 6: Beam vs Watco Companies, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Beam against Watco Companies, LLC on Feb. 6: 'Sborder: Defendant's Motion To Stay Execution Of Judgment And Payment Of Fees And Costs Pending Appeal (doc. 202 ) Is Granted. Defendant Shall File A Copy Of Navigators Insurance Company Policy Number Ny17mpk00329601 With The Clerk Of Court Instanter. Signed By Judge Staci M. Yandle On 2/6/2023. (cka) (entered: 02/06/2023)'.