News from March 2023
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on March 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on March 1 in the suits below:
March 1: 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 March 1. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Attorney Regina Wells joins Summers Compton Wells
Domestic relations attorney Regina Wells joined St. Louis law firm Summers Compton Wells as of counsel. She joins the firm with more than 20 years of experience in complex civil and domestic relations litigation.
Case activity for Brian K. Boulb vs Steve Welby on March 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brian K. Boulb against Robert Palmer and Steve Welby on March 1.
Prenzler urges county board to call for Kim Gardner's resignation
In light of recent tragic crimes in the City of St. Louis, I am asking Madison County board members to consider a resolution calling for Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to resign.
Case activity for Martha Lorsbach vs Commissioner of Social Security on March 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Martha Lorsbach against Commissioner of Social Security on March 1.
Court activity on March 1: Michael W. Wagner vs Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michael W. Wagner against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. on March 1: 'Notice Of Appearance By Matthew John Obiala, I On Behalf Of Harbor Freight Tools Usa, Inc. (Obiala, Matthew) (entered: 03/01/2023)'.
Case activity for Fred Carpenter vs Olin Corporation on March 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Fred Carpenter against Dave Haskins, Olin Corporation, Olin Winchester, LLC and Winchester Ammunition, Inc. on March 1.
Case activity for Sara J. Batteau vs Penny J. Pierson on March 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sara J. Batteau against Jackson County IL, Joseph A. Cervantez and Penny J. Pierson on March 1.
Case activity for Christina Stiening vs Ameren Illinois Company on March 1
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christina Stiening against Ameren Illinois Company on March 1.
Attorney General Raoul Joins Bipartisan Coalition Seeking to Protect Public Funds From Fraud
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect publicly-funded programs from fraud by adopting a robust and fair reading of the False Claims Act (FCA).
Court activity on Feb. 28: 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. 28.
Case activity for Christina Stiening vs Ameren Illinois Company on Feb. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christina Stiening against Ameren Illinois Company on Feb. 28.
Case activity for Carlin Anderson vs Kwame Raoul on Feb. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carlin Anderson and Dave Clark against Brendan F. Kelly, Bryan Robbins, Craig Miller and Kwame Raoul on Feb. 28.
Case activity for Joshua Paul Lefler vs State of Illinois on Feb. 28
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joshua Paul Lefler against Bryce Shaffer, County of Franklin, Franklin County Sheriff's Office, James Allen, Paul Uraski, State of Illinois and Village of North City on Feb. 28.
Why 'temporary' income tax hike, retirement tax won't fix Illinois pensions
A Chicago civic group suggests either increasing the state’s personal and corporate income taxes for 10 years or implementing a retirement tax to help pay for the state’s worst-in-the-nation pension debt. Here are the problems with that plan.
Madison County real estate Jan. 16-20
A Godfrey property sold for more than $1 million as part of the Madison County real estates for Jan. 16-20.
St. Clair County real estate Nov. 7-11
An East St. Louis property sold for nearly $1.5 million as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Nov. 7-11.
Illinois Sheriff's Association seeks to file opposition to gun ban in federal court suits
EAST ST. LOUIS – Gun owners and dealers suing in U. S. district court for an injunction against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s gun law found a friend in the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association.
Madison County civil docket Mar. 6-10
Madison County judges Ruth, Smith, and Threlkeld have law cases scheduled on the civil docket Mar. 6-10.