News from July 2023
Court activity on July 24: Deborah Mazzagatti 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 Deborah Mazzagatti against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on July 24: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5143094.), Filed By Deborah Mazzagatti. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mcandrew, Patrick) (entered: 07/24/2023)'.
Court activity on July 24: Mark Randolph 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 Mark Randolph against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on July 24: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5143091.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mcandrew, Patrick) (entered: 07/24/2023)'.
Court activity on July 24: Jack Zahaczewsky 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 Jack Zahaczewsky against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on July 24: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5143084.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mcandrew, Patrick) (entered: 07/24/2023)'.
Cross-River Crime Task Force responds to Granite City biker gatherings, aids in probe of fatal Alton shooting
Responding to reports of large gatherings of motorcycle clubs, Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force this month arrested two people in Granite City on charges of public drunkenness or disorderly conduct and issued 10 traffic citations.
Prenzler: School district's $2.4 million tax increase is backdoor referendum PTELL seeks to prevent
Chairman Kurt Prenzler is critical of the East Alton-Wood River High School District's $2.4 million backdoor referendum and collected signatures to put the tax increase on the 2024 ballot for voters to decide.
Republican Nick Novacich announces candidacy for Madison County Coroner; Steve Nonn set to retire
Major Nick Novacich announced his candidacy for Madison County Coroner in 2024 on the Republican ticket, after current Coroner Steve Nonn plans to retire at the end of the year.
Very clever, Mr. Moorman
St. Peter’s reply: “Very clever Mr. Moorman. Very clever indeed. We haven’t had a Yale man up here since George Bush Sr. Take a seat.“
Thompson Coburn Team Discusses BIPA Litigation Update in Illinois State Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law News
Susan Lorenc, Drew Moore, James Shreve and Ryan Gehbauer authored an article for the Illinois State Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Law News titled, "BIPA Litigation Update: Cothron’s Impact and Employer BIPA Defense Affirmed."
Pritzker signs bill aiding victims of human trafficking
A bipartisan bill by state Sen. Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) to allow human-trafficking victims to expunge their criminal records was signed into law last month by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Illinois nation's 5th-worst state for jobs in June, 258K Illinoisans without work
The latest labor report for June shows Illinois still has the nation’s 5th-worst unemployment rate in the country. A 4.0 percent jobless rate means 258,000 Illinoisans were still unemployed as of June.
St. Clair Country Club settles insurance dispute
BENTON – St. Clair Country Club of Belleville and Cincinnati Insurance settled a dispute over roof replacement in mediation with A. J. Bronsky of St. Louis on July 12.
Woman sues medical transport company after falling while exiting bus
BELLEVILLE – A passenger is suing Alternative Transportation Systems, claiming she fell and hit her head because a driver failed to help her off the bus.
Woman sues Shiloh's Memorial Hospital, alleging injuries from hysterectomy
BELLEVILLE – A patient of Memorial Hospital in Shiloh has filed a lawsuit against the hospital and its employees, alleging they negligently performed her hysterectomy procedure.
Case activity for David Mitchell vs Chevron U., Inc. on July 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by David Mitchell against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on July 21.
Court activity on July 21: Stacy Hobson vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stacy Hobson against Chevron U. Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on July 21: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Stacy Hobson (Smith, Robert) (entered: 07/21/2023)'.
Court activity on July 21: Justin Silva 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 Justin Silva against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on July 21: 'Sbnotice Of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel Assigned. All Future Documents Must Bear Case Number 23-pq-2537-njr. (jlrr) (entered: 07/21/2023)'.
Court activity on July 21: Robert Howard 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 Robert Howard against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on July 21: 'Sbnotice Of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel Assigned. All Future Documents Must Bear Case Number 23-pq-2536-njr. (jlrr) (entered: 07/21/2023)'.
Case activity for Joseph R. Poole vs Syngenta Agent on July 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joseph R. Poole against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent, Syngenta Corporation, Syngenta Crop Protection Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on July 21.
Court activity on July 21: James Simpson vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by James Simpson against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on July 21: 'Sbnotice Of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel Assigned. All Future Documents Must Bear Case Number 23-pq-2529-njr. (jlrr) (entered: 07/21/2023)'.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on July 21
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on July 21 in the suits below: