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Administrative Director Declares Illinois Associate Judge Appointed in the Tenth Judicial Circuit
Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Tenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Katherine G. P. Legge as an associate judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit.
Heavy hitters tee up lawsuits in federal court to strike down IL gun ban law
Two new lawsuits were filed in federal court in Southern Illinois, where the National Rifle Association and a coalition of Illinois gun owner rights groups each asserted in separate actions that the new law backed by Gov. JB Pritzker is 'blatantly unconstitutional' and tramples Illinoisans' Second Amendment rights
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on Jan. 23 in the suits below:
Harry Sterling remembered for his dedicated 45-year legal career
Attorney Harry John Sterling, originally from Belleville, is remembered for his 45-year career and commitment to his clients.
Court activity on Jan. 23: 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 Jan. 23: 'Sb Motion For Special Mediation Counsel, By Jennifer A. Dunkley. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(clw) (entered: 01/23/2023)'.
Former Zade employee alleges wrongful termination over work comp claim
EDWARDSVILLE – A former Zade employee claims she was fired for seeking worker's compensation benefits after she was injured on the job.
Man sues Belleville property owner after stairs allegedly collapsed
BELLEVILLE – A man has filed a negligence lawsuit against a Belleville property owner, alleging he fell when the outdoor stairs collapsed.
Jan. 23: 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 Jan. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
IL Supreme Court: Man can sue his employer for injuries, even though he initially did not report lawsuit in bankruptcy
The Illinois high court said there was no proof the man intentionally tried to pull a scam on bankruptcy officials by not initially telling them he was suing his employer and other companies for injuries he claimed he suffered on the job
4 steps to rid Illinois statehouse of Madigan's corrupt legacy
Now that the 103rd Illinois General Assembly is sworn in, an early order of business will be to establish the rules of the chambers. Those rules need more reform to ensure another Mike Madigan doesn’t gather too much power.
Yandle increases award for Carbondale servers, baristas to nearly $50,000
BENTON – Jurors made a mistake when they divided a wage claim against Longbranch Café and Bakery of Carbondale by ten, U. S. District Judge Staci Yandle ruled on Jan. 13.
Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. proudly announces its attorneys named Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2023
Chuhak & Tecson is pleased to announce the names of its attorneys who have been selected as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for Illinois for 2023.
IL A/G appeals gun ban restraining order; Another 1,690 plaintiffs line up to seek a similar order in another lawsuit
Attorney Tom DeVore and the Illinois Attorney General's office will square off in court in southern Illinois again on Wednesday, as DeVore seeks another temporary restraining order on behalf of 1,600 more gun owners and shop owners throughout Illinois
Man alleges defective tools from Harbor Freight caused eye injury
BELLEVILLE – A man claims he was using a rotary cut-off wheel purchased at Harbor Freight when the tool allegedly broke and flew into his eye.
Will he ever quit? Gov. Pritzker issued Covid disaster declaration no. 38
Credit Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his persistence. It’s hard to keep up with his Covid Disaster Declarations. He’s issued so many – 38 straight dating back to March 2020 – that almost nobody reports on them any more. Just Wirepoints and a couple of other groups. The mainstream media gave up a long ago. Even we’re a bit behind in reporting on it this time.
Suit filed against Cedar Ridge Care and Rehab Center over resident's death
BELLEVILLE – Cedar Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence lead to the death of a resident.
State Rep. Meier appointed to new GOP leadership team
Illinois State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been appointed Assistant House Republican Leader for the 103rd General Assembly.
Gilbert to preside over trial involving excessive force claims against officers
BENTON – Madison County jurors found Brian Schell of Highland didn’t resist arrest and now jurors in U. S. district court must decide whether deputies should have tasered him twice.
Secure 2.0 Takes Second Bite at Retirement Security on January 25, 2023
Join partners from McDermott’s Employee Benefits team as they discuss the impact of the recently passed SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.
Court activity on Jan. 21: Robert D. Stevens 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 Robert D. Stevens against Chevron U., Inc., Syngenta Agent and Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC on Jan. 21: 'Complaint Against Chevron U.s.a., Inc., Syngenta Ag, Syngenta Crop Protection Llc ( Filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Ailsdc-4981579.), Filed By Robert D Stevens. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Henderson, Gibbs) (entered: 01/21/2023)'.