News from May 2023
Illinois politicians want extra $25M for Democratic National Convention security in Chicago
Illinois’ congressional Democrats asked for an additional $25 million to pay for security at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Host cities typically receive $50 million.
Fifth District denies St. Clair Co jurisdiction for plaintiffs passing through the county in med mal suit
MOUNT VERNON – Traveling from Chester to St. Louis - through St. Clair County - didn’t qualify Randolph County residents Randall and Samantha Draves as St. Clair County plaintiffs, Fifth District appellate judges ruled on May 2.
Madison County real estate March 27-31
An Edwardsville property sold for $750,000 as part of the Madison County real estate transactions for March 27-31
St. Clair County real estate Jan. 17-20
A Smithton property sold for $720,000 as part of the St. Clair County real estate transactions for Jan. 17-20.
Madison County civil docket May 15-19
Madison County judges Ruth and Smith have law cases scheduled on the civil docket May 15-19.
Heplerbroom hosts Murphy and Brown to Discuss Environmental Issues at State Bar Conference on May 12, 2023
Michael Murphy and Melissa Brown will be among the featured speakers at the Illinois State Bar Association’s 21st Annual Environmental Law Conference, which is being held May 11 and May 12 at ISBA’s Regional Office in Chicago.
Rudolf discusses cyberbullying with students at Fulton Junior High School
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Heinz Rudolf visited Fulton Junior High School students in O’Fallon to hold court against cyberbullying on May 4.
Educational freedom for Illinois children could look like this: Iowa’s Students First Act
Educational freedom. That’s what the Iowa legislature is set to give families in the Hawkeye State later this year with the passage of the Students First Act signed into law by Gov. Kim Reynolds in January.
Syngenta, Chevron allege 'brazen ethical breach' after discovering deceased plaintiffs actively litigating paraquat claims
EAST ST. LOUIS – Deceased plaintiffs clutter the docket of national litigation on claims that weed killer paraquat causes Parkinson’s disease, according to defendants Syngenta and Chevron.
Seventh Circuit affirms dismissal of class action alleging privacy violations through Blackstone's purchase of Ancestry.com
CHICAGO – U.S. District Judge David Dugan correctly dismissed a class action claim that Blackstone Inc. violated privacy of genetic testing data when it bought Ancestry.com, Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on May 1.
‘ComEd Four’ defendant convicted in bribery scheme could keep pension
Officials at the General Assembly Retirement System suspended Michael McClain’s legislative pension after he was convicted on nine counts of bribery in the ‘ComEd Four’ trial. Precedent suggests it may not be permanent.
Man misses court hearing, seeks to vacate order enforcing settlement in collision suit
EDWARDSVILLE – Shane Richard of Louisiana claims heavy traffic kept him from attending a hearing to explain why he didn’t sign a release for a $400,000 injury settlement.
Madison County counsel objected to showing jurors dashcam video in excessive force lawsuit that resulted in mistrial
BENTON – Before U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert declared a mistrial in an excessive force lawsuit, jurors compared a dash cam video of Brian Schell’s arrest by deputies Eric Schellhardt and Marc Asbury to the complaint they filed charging that he resisted.
Sister of Madison County inmate who died while detoxing seeks to intervene in brother's suit
BENTON – Siblings Jayson Bull and Angie Roberts oppose each other in suing Madison County over the death of their brother Mark Bull in county jail after he allegedly hit his head while experiencing drug withdrawal symptoms.
Wrongful death suit alleges Protestant Memorial Medical Center patient received negligent care
BELLEVILLE – The family of a Protestant Memorial Medical Center patient who died while in their care claims he received negligent care allegedly causing his condition to worsen.
Illinois Supreme Court announces to Swear-in New Attorneys At Virtual Bar Admission Ceremony
The bar admission ceremony for the 309 new attorneys who passed the February 2023 Bar Exam and three other admittees will be held online on Monday, May 8, at 1:30 p.m.
Case activity for James Dankworth vs Syngenta Agent on May 5
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by James Dankworth against Chevron USA, Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 5.
Court activity on May 5: Peter Hays vs Syngenta Agent
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Peter Hays and Wendy Hays against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 5: 'Sbsummonses Issued As To Chevron Usa, Inc., Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Crop Protection Llc., And Originals Sent To Attorney Gallagher. (kdw) (entered: 05/05/2023)'.
Case activity for James Sanders vs Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 5
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by James Sanders against Chevron USA, Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 5.
Case activity for Darryn L. Menhusen vs Syngenta Agent on May 5
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Darryn L. Menhusen against Chevron U. Inc., Does 1 Through 60 Inclusive, Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on May 5.