News from January 2023
Madison County civil docket Jan. 23-27
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Jan. 23-27.
Madison County board to vote on administrator's proposed raise; Opponents say he should 'lead by example' in light of frozen wages
The Madison County Board will vote Wednesday evening on a resolution to allow merit increases for department heads and to grant Madison County Administrator Dave Tanzyus a 16.7 percent pay raise, bumping his salary up to $140,000.
Downstate lawsuits challenge IL 'assault weapons' ban, say it violates IL, U.S. constitutions, defies SCOTUS
Lawsuit filed in Effingham County entirely on the basis of the Illinois state constitution seeks an emergency court order blocking enforcement of Illinois Democrats' gun sale and ownership restrictions. Hearing set for Jan. 18 on TRO
Jurors award tugboat worker $3.31 million for injuries from corn gluten fertilizer exposure
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County jurors awarded $3,310,000 to former Lewis and Clark Fleeting tugboat worker Kevin Mogensen on Jan. 13.
Former Bucombe Public Water District employee alleges discrimination
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former employee of the Buncombe Public Water District claims she was expected to help two male coworkers perform their job duties without additional compensation.
About Gov. Pritzker's '$1 trillion' GDP brag
Gov. Pritzker continued to tout his first-term “accomplishments,” this time as part of his second inaugural speech. Included were his usual lines about paying down the state’s unpaid bills, balancing the budget and garnering credit upgrades for the state.
Estate of deceased railroad worker sues over alleged exposure to toxins
BELLEVILLE - The estate of a deceased railroad worker claims he died of lung cancer caused by exposure to toxic substances.
Fayette County property owner claims neighbor removed his trees
BENTON – A lawsuit filed in federal court claims Nathan Marlen of St. Clair County and Doug Blankenship of Bond County wrongfully cut down trees that belonged to Joseph Lucas of Missouri.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Six Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration.
Wrongful death suit alleges Belleville nursing home provided negligent care
BELLEVILLE - A Belleville nursing home is being sued after one of its residents allegedly died due to negligent care.
Caseyville nursing home sued over resident's alleged COVID-19 death
BELLEVILLE - A Caseyville nursing home is being sued after a resident allegedly died from COVID-19 in January 2021.
Bost Votes for Born-alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted to require life-saving medical care for babies who survive botched abortion procedures.
Woman sues Dollar General over fall at South Roxana store
EDWARDSVILLE - A woman is suing Dollar General, alleging she was injured when she slipped and fell at the South Roxana store.
Court activity on Jan. 14: Adenya L Spivey 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 Adenya L Spivey and The Estate of JW Hines against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Jan. 14: 'Complaint Against Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Crop Protection Llc ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-4975769.), Filed By Adenya L Spivey, The Estate Of Jw Hines. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Henderson, Gibbs) (entered: 01/14/2023)'.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Jan. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 14 in the suits below:
Jan. 14: 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 Jan. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for James D. Defrank vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Jan. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by James D. Defrank against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Jan. 13.
Court activity on Jan. 13: Rocco Romano II vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Rocco Romano II against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Jan. 13: 'Notice Of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel Assigned. All Future Documents Must Bear Case Number 23-pq-79-njr. (jlrr) (entered: 01/13/2023)'.
Case activity for Terry McMahon vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Jan. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Terry McMahon against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Jan. 13.
Case activity for Lori Fischer vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Jan. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Grace Livingston and Lori Fischer against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Jan. 13.