News from February 2023
Trucker refuses to sign $400K settlement after receiving attorney's fees documents
EDWARDSVILLE – Louisiana trucker Shane Richard backed out of a $400,000 settlement agreement in an injury suit, according to lawyers on both sides.
Shopper sues Walmart over slip, fall at O'Fallon store
BELLEVILLE – A shopper is suing Walmart after she allegedly slipped and injured herself in one of its O'Fallon stores.
Schuette reappointed to Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee
Associate Judge Maureen Schuette of the Third Judicial Circuit was reappointed to the Illinois Supreme Court Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee.
Woman sues O'Fallon American Legion over trip, fall
BELLEVILLE — A woman claims she tripped and injured herself on the sidewalk at the O'Fallon American Legion facility while construction was underway.
Pathways to the Bench: The Journey to Judgeship as a Woman of Color on February 22, 2023
Litigation and Dispute Resolution attorney Lisa Kpor will moderate a panel hosted by the Federal Bar Association's Diversity & Inclusion Committee and the National Association of Women Judges.
Hipskind & McAninch named 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Attorneys John Hipskind and Brady McAninch were recently named as 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Court activity on Feb. 17: Stacey Hollifield vs The Hershey Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stacey Hollifield against The Hershey Company on Feb. 17: 'Notice By Stacey Hollifield Of Filing Consent Form To Join In Collective Action Under 29 U.s.c. § 216(b) (attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-consent Forms)(Nilges, Hans) (entered: 02/17/2023)'.
Court activity on Feb. 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 Feb. 17.
Case activity for Brice E. Lyons vs Illinois Central Railroad Company on Feb. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brice E. Lyons against Illinois Central Railroad Company on Feb. 17.
Case activity for Derian Boyce vs Sterett Companies, LLC on Feb. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Derian Boyce against Midwest Rigging Supply, Sterett Companies, LLC, Sterett Crane and Rigging, LLC, Sterett Equipment Company, LLC, Sterett Heavy Hauling, LLC and W4 Investments, LLC on Feb. 17.
McGlynn orders state officials to ‘provide illustrative examples’ of newly banned weapons, firearm accessories
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn ordered Illinois state officials to “provide illustrative examples of each and every item banned” under the so-called Protect Illinois Communities Act in their response to a motion for statewide preliminary injunction. McGlynn ordered the detailed response on Feb. 13 after the defendants sought additional time to respond to the motion seeking to enjoin them from enforcing a ban on semi-automatic firearms and “high capacity” magazines.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Feb. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Feb. 17 in the suits below:
Feb. 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 Feb. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Aaliyah Kizeart vs Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC on Feb. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Aaliyah Kizeart against Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC on Feb. 17.
St. Clair County awarded $75,000 technology grant
The Twentieth Judicial Circuit was awarded a Technology Modernization Grant in the amount of $74,699.91 to upgrade the computer systems of St. Clair County’s Judicial Department.
Case activity for Aaliyah Kizeart vs Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC on Feb. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Aaliyah Kizeart against Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC on Feb. 16.
Case activity for Stacey Hollifield vs The Hershey Company on Feb. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Stacey Hollifield against The Hershey Company on Feb. 16.
IL high court: Concerns over 'absurd,' 'annihalitive' payouts no reason to limit damage claims under IL biometrics law
Divided IL Supreme Court has ruled trial lawyers can demand employers pay potentially billions of dollars in damages covering every fingerprint scan, not just first one. Businesses who don't like it need to ask lawmakers to change the law, court says
Case activity for Brooke L. Mosher vs Trill Properties, LLC on Feb. 16
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brooke L. Mosher and Wesley E. Mosher against Andrew Pfleger and Trill Properties, LLC on Feb. 16.
Feb. 16: 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. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: