News from June 2023
Zips Car Wash accused in lawsuit of indirectly causing serious injury to Madison County woman
Zips Car Wash is being sued for $50,000 by a woman accusing the company of failing to maintain a safe environment.
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on June 19
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on June 19 in the suits below:
Court activity on June 19: Betty R. Stinson vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Betty R. Stinson against Chevron U. Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 19: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5109249.), Filed By Betty R. Stinson. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Keyes, Madison) (entered: 06/19/2023)'.
Court activity on June 19: Jerome J. Klein vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jerome J. Klein against Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 19: 'Sbcomplaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5109252.), Filed By Jerome J. Klein. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Keyes, Madison) (entered: 06/19/2023)'.
Court activity on June 19: Genean A. Carlucci vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Genean A. Carlucci against Chevron U., Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 19: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Genean A. Carlucci (Smith, Robert) (entered: 06/19/2023)'.
IL Supreme Court grants police access to cell phone passcodes; Dissent says it violates self incrimination protections
SPRINGFIELD – Passcodes on mobile phones won’t prevent law enforcement from access to the devices’ contents, the Illinois Supreme Court decided on June 15.
Appeals court: Lawsuit can resume challenging constitutionality of feds' across-the-board ban on gun ownership by felons
A divided appeals panel says a Supreme Court ruling means lower courts can't simply agree with governments that they have the authority under the Second Amendment to categorically deny gun ownership rights to those convicted of felonies, or other "dangerous" people
Court activity on June 19: Edith N. Hiles vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Edith N. Hiles against Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 19: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Edith N. Hiles (Smith, Robert) (entered: 06/19/2023)'.
June 19: 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 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on June 19: Steven Shaffer vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Steven Shaffer against Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 19: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Steven Shaffer (Smith, Robert) (entered: 06/19/2023)'.
Court activity on June 19: Sherry L. Smith vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sherry L. Smith against Chevron U., Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 19: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Sherry L. Smith (Smith, Robert) (entered: 06/19/2023)'.
Court activity on June 19: Samuel F. Davis vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Samuel F. Davis against Chevron U., Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 19: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Samuel F. Davis (Smith, Robert) (entered: 06/19/2023)'.
Court activity on June 19: Scott Champeau vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Scott Champeau against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 19: 'Sbcomplaint Against Chevron U.s.a. Inc., Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Crop Protection, Llc ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5109111.), Filed By Scott Champeau. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(Luhana, Roopal) (entered: 06/19/2023)'.
Court activity on June 19: Warren D. Thompson vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Warren D. Thompson against Chevron U., Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on June 19: 'Sbnotice Of Appearance By Robert Allen Smith, Jr On Behalf Of Warren D. Thompson (Smith, Robert) (entered: 06/19/2023)'.
Genetic testing facility moves to dismiss suit over false paternity test results
EAST ST. LOUIS – Effingham residents whose lives would have turned out different if genetic testers hadn’t made a mistake in 1989 can’t pursue a suit about it now, defendants Sanofi-Aventis and Genzyme argue in U.S. district court.
Welch, Harmon get millions from teachers unions before blocking school choice for poor kids
It’s a simple choice for Illinois’ top legislative leaders this fall: listen to the over $1 million each got in campaign cash from teachers unions, or back the futures of 9,600 low-income students with a tax credit that is barely a blip in the $50 billion state budget.
Madison County jury reaches defense verdict in suit involving 2015 collision
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County jurors returned a defense verdict in a suit involving a collision with a mini bike on Halloween night in 2015.
Customer sues Taco Bell over alleged trip, fall at Belleville restaurant
BELLEVILLE – A man is suing a Belleville Taco Bell after he allegedly tripped over a floor mat and injured himself.
Class action alleges Amazon violates BIPA with voice recognition customer service system
EDWARDSVILLE – A class action lawsuit alleges the voice identification system used by Amazon to identify customers violates Illinois privacy laws.
Contractor files negligence lawsuit after falling off roof at work site
EDWARDSVILLE – A contractor filed a negligence lawsuit against developers, claiming safety equipment was improperly installed on a work site and caused him to fall off a roof.