News from June 2023
McGlynn rules in favor of obstetrician following bench trial
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn cleared obstetrician Kallie Harrison of negligence in a delivery on June 9, finding she didn’t deviate from the standard of care.
Suit alleges woman tripped, fell at O'Fallon American Legion
BELLEVILLE – A man is suing the American Legion in O'Fallon after his wife allegedly fell and injured herself on the sidewalk as it was in disrepair.
Anderson Hospital denies liability in suit alleging patient's stroke symptoms were unnoticed
EDWARDSVILLE – Anderson Hospital denies liability in a suit alleging medical staff failed to recognize that an emergency patient was suffering from a stroke.
Case activity for Dunkley vs Afscme on June 8
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dunkley against Afscme on June 8.
Lawsuit claims security service failed to pay final wages for more than 150 employees
EDWARDSVILLE – A class action lawsuit alleges Securitas Security Services has failed to properly pay more than 150 employees at the end of their employment.
Arkansas judge orders Hunter Biden to 'fully answer discovery' in child support case; Trial set for July
BATESVILLE, Arkansas – Independence County Circuit Judge Holly Meyer ordered Hunter Biden to appear on July 10 and show why she shouldn’t put him in jail and give his daughter his last name.
Illinois grocery tax returns July 1
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s temporary tax relief expires July 1 when Illinois reinstates the grocery tax instead of joining the 37 states that don’t tax groceries at all.
Suit alleges Jim Beam barbeque sauce misrepresented as 'all natural'
BELLEVILLE – An Illinois woman filed a class action lawsuit against a food company claiming it misrepresents its barbecue sauce as "all natural."
Wood River attorney files FOID card challenge in Madison County ‘in express and intentional violation’ of new jurisdiction law
Wood River attorney Thomas Maag filed a lawsuit in the Madison County Circuit Court challenging the constitutionality of the state’s Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card statute, and he urged the court not to transfer the case in accordance with a new law signed last month by Gov. J.B. Pritzker which now requires such cases to be litigated in either Chicago or Springfield.
CTU told lawmakers what to do over 1,360 times in just 6 legislative sessions
The Chicago Teachers Union pours money into political campaigns, but that isn’t all. It also pressures lawmakers to abide by its legislative agenda. It’s a one-two political punch: helping elect lawmakers and then telling them what to do.
Swansea Walgreens customer alleges ice melted, causing to slip and fall
BELLEVILLE – A shopper is suing a Swansea Walgreens after she allegedly slipped and fell on some ice that melted on the floor.
Illinois Supreme Court announces Administrative Director Announces Results of Associate Judge Reappointments
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that 396 out of 400 Illinois associate judges who filed requests for reappointment to their office for a new four-year term have been retained.
June 10: 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 June 10. 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 June 10
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on June 10 in the suits below:
Court activity on June 10: Hope Stevens vs Commissioner of Social Security
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Hope Stevens against Commissioner of Social Security on June 10: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Jennifer M. Van Fossan On Behalf Of Hope Stevens (van Fossan, Jennifer) (entered: 06/10/2023)'.
Court activity on June 9: Barbara Etue 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 Barbara Etue against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 9: 'Sbsummons Issued As To Chevron U.s.a., Inc., Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Crop Protection, Llc. Originals Mailed To Counsel For Service. (adh) (entered: 06/09/2023)'.
Court activity on June 9: Wayne Puckett 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 Wayne Puckett against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 9: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5102717.), Filed By Wayne Puckett. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Mcandrew, Patrick) (entered: 06/09/2023)'.
June 9: 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 June 9. 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 June 9
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on June 9 in the suits below:
Court activity on June 9: Gary O. Case 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 Gary O. Case against Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 9: 'Sbnotice Of Judge Assignment. Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel Assigned. All Future Documents Must Bear Case Number 23-pq-1964-njr. (jlrr) (entered: 06/09/2023)'.