News from March 2023
Case activity for Thomas Hite vs USA on March 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dianna Hite and Thomas Hite against USA on March 27.
Sierra Club seeks closure of Prairie State power plant, alleging it operates unlawfully; Rep. Meier says electricity rates would 'skyrocket'
BENTON - Sierra Club sued to shut down the Prairie State coal burning power plant near Marissa in federal court on March 22, and Illinois State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Highland) responded by saying a plant closure could lead to increased electricity rates.
Granite City farmers allegedly unable to harvest crops after bridge weight limit was reduced
EDWARDSVILLE – Granite City Farmers allege that a newly imposed weight limit on a bridge in the City of Madison prevents them from harvesting and selling their crops.
Case activity for Larry K. Muir vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on March 27
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Larry K. Muir and Rebecca Muir against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on March 27.
Court activity on March 27: Stephen D. Bray vs 3M Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Stephen D. Bray against 3M Company, 3M Occupational Safety, LLC, Aearo Holding, LLC, Aearo Intermediate, LLC, Aearo Technologies, LLC and Aearo, LLC on March 27.
Granite City homeowner alleges property defects were concealed
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City homeowner claims defects were concealed on the property she purchased, including termite damage and defective wiring.
Supreme Court Elder Law Commission To Host Listening Sessions
The aging of the baby boom generation has made Elder Law one of the fastest growing areas for state courts.
Yandle presides over trial in suit alleging prison brutality
BENTON – Attorney general Kwame Raoul pulled three lawyers off a prison brutality case in three months and replaced them with two fresh lawyers as a March 27 trial date approached.
Patient alleges ureteral damage during procedure
BELLEVILLE – A man has filed a negligence lawsuit against HSHS Medical Group, claiming he was injured during a medical procedure.
April 4 voter warning: Ballot selfies are a felony in Illinois
Voters wanting to show their Election Day pride should be careful. Sharing a voting-booth selfie on social media is a felony in Illinois.
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: We Know It’s Happening, How Can We Prove It? on March 29, 2023
Kyle A. Farnam, Nathaniel Simons, and Tal R. Nagourney of ESI Engineering will present a Cozen O'Connor webinar titled "Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: We Know It’s Happening, How Can We Prove It?"
Woman alleges injuries after stepping into hole at Glen Carbon cemetery
EDWARDSVILLE – Woman files negligence lawsuit after stepping into a hole and falling at a Glen Carbon cemetery.
Fifth District affirms St. Clair County jurisdiction for Georgia residents over incident in northern Illinois
MOUNT VERNON – Plaintiffs from Georgia can sue Cottrell Inc. of Georgia in St. Clair County over an incident that happened in Illinois 230 miles from Belleville, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on March 14.
Case activity for Niesha Anthony vs O'Fallon Township High School District 203 Board of Education on March 24
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Niesha Anthony against Dr. Darcy Benway, O'Fallon Township High School District 203 Board of Education, Richard Bickel and Twana Dollison on March 24.
Court activity on March 24: Michael David O'Cooley 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 Michael David O'Cooley against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on March 24: 'Clerk's Judgment. Pursuant To Plaintiff's 3 Notice Of Voluntary Dismissal, This Case Was Dismissed Without Prejudice. Signed By Chief Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel On 3/24/2023. (mlp) (entered: 03/24/2023)'.
Case activity for Jimmy Zorn vs Syngenta Agent on March 24
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jimmy Zorn against Chevron U. Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on March 24.
Court activity on March 24: Andrea Rucker vs Monsanto Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Andrea Rucker against Afton Chemical Corporation, Alton & Southern Railway Company, Bayer Ag, Cerro Flow Products, LLC, Eastman Chemical Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Monsanto Company, Nalco Company, Pfizer, Inc., Pharmacia, LLC and Solutia, Inc. on March 24.
March 24: 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 24. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on March 24: Thomas Hite vs USA
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dianna Hite and Thomas Hite against USA on March 24: 'Complaint Against All Defendants ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-5034016.), Filed By All Plaintiffs. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)(Brown, Stephen) (entered: 03/24/2023)'.
Court activity on March 24: Brittney Butler vs Phillips 66 Company
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brittney Butler, David Williams and Tim Thomas against Lemm Corporation-Operations, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, Phillips 66 Company and Veolia Energy North America Holdings, Inc. on March 24: 'Consent/non-consent To U.s. Magistrate Judge-sealed Pending Receipt From All Parties. (Flack, Donald) (entered: 03/24/2023)'.