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Case activity for Jon P. Wingo vs Proline Xpress, Inc on July 15

By The Madison County Record | Jul 17, 2019

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jon P. Wingo and Rachel M. Goldsborough against Proline Xpress, Inc on July 15:

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Case activity for Caleb Charleston vs C/O Westerman on July 15

By The Madison County Record | Jul 17, 2019

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Caleb Charleston against C/O Westerman, C/o Caron, C/o Gardner, C/o McCaleb, C/o Woley, Heather McGe, J. Schoenveck, John Doe, Shaun Ge, Warden Jones and Wexford Health Source, Inc on July 15:

State Court

Appellate court stops Cerro trial in St. Clair County on defense petition for emergency relief

By Record News | Jul 17, 2019

MOUNT VERNON – Appellate judges stopped a St. Clair County trial against metal recycler Cerro Flow after Chief Judge Andrew Gleeson granted judgment on liability and prepared to determine damages.

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Healthcare professionals deny liability in suit alleging patient died from anesthesia

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Jul 16, 2019

Several medical professionals and healthcare facilities deny liability in a suit alleging a patient died from the general anesthesia he was given.

Federal Court

Rosenstengel says judge shortage at Southern District of Illinois is not a problem, yet

By Record News | Jul 16, 2019

EAST ST. LOUIS – Like a hockey team with two men in the penalty box, U.S. District Court for Southern Illinois is performing with three judges instead of five.

SCHIFF HARDIN LLP: Schiff Trusts and Estates Group and Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Chambers High Net Worth

By Press release submission | Jul 16, 2019

Schiff Hardin LLP issued the following announcement on July 12.Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that the firm was ranked for its work in Private Wealth in Illinois and nationwide in the 2019 edition of Chambers High Net Worth, a legal industry ranking focused on the private wealth market.

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East St. Louis denies liability in former fire captain's suit over wages

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo | Jul 16, 2019

The City of East St. Louis argues that a former captain of the fire department failed to exhaust all of his administrative remedies in a suit alleging he was not paid for accumulated sick and vacation days upon retirement.

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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois: Actions Taken on July 8

By The Madison County Record | Jul 16, 2019

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity on July 8 in the suits below:

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July 8: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "555 prison condition" cases

By The Madison County Record | Jul 16, 2019

The following cases categorized as "555 prison condition" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

State Court

Appeals court upholds St. Charles man's conviction over alleged attempt to cloud title on foreclosed properties

By Karen Kidd | Jul 16, 2019

MOUNT VERNON – A state appeals court recently declined to reverse the 2015 conviction of a St. Charles man regarding a lien he attempted to record alleging U.S. Bank owed him $400,000 for two properties he lost to foreclosure proceedings almost 25 years ago.

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July 8: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois docket for "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases

By The Madison County Record | Jul 16, 2019

The following cases categorized as "550 prisoner: civil rights" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:

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Landlord criticizes Granite City's crime-free ordinance

By John Breslin | Jul 15, 2019

GRANITE CITY -- Businessman Bill Campbell, who owns various rental properties in Granite City, is looking to shed some light on the city's crime-free housing ordinance and what he describes as negative consequences for tenants and landlords.

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Couple sues Imperial-based general contractor alleging shoddy renovation of Glen Carbon home

By Karen Kidd | Jul 15, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE — A Madison County couple is suing a Jefferson County general contractor alleging the defendant performed shoddy renovations on their home the latter part of last year and into this past spring.

Federal Court

Lawyer in porn shakedown scheme sentenced to 5 years; Courts across country were scammed, including St. Clair

By Jonathan Bilyk | Jul 15, 2019

A former Chicago lawyer, one of the principals at Prenda Law and one of the masterminds behind a scheme to secure millions of dollars in settlements as part of a shakedown targeted at those downloading online porn, has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Lawsuits

Truck driver sues Menards over slip, fall

By John Breslin | Jul 15, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE - A truck driver has filed a slip and fall claim against Menards, alleging the company failed to warn him about a wet spot in a loading bay.

Their View

Illinois gas tax hike comes packed with pork

By Austin Berg, Illinois Policy Institute | Jul 15, 2019

Illinoisans deserve a pothole-free future. But are they getting a bang for their gas tax buck? Or is Pritzker’s $45 billion “Rebuild Illinois” program just another vehicle to deliver special favors? A deep dive into the capital plan points toward the latter, showing at least $1.25 billion in pork-barrel projects.

NEAL GERBER & EISENBERG LLP: Neal Gerber Eisenberg Private Wealth Practice Group and Three Attorneys Ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2019 Edition

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2019

Chambers High Net Worth announced its annual rankings for 2019 last night, which include the Neal Gerber Eisenberg Private Wealth practice group and three attorneys.

CLAUSEN MILLER: Amy Paulus Named Leading Insurance Lawyer in Illinois for 2019

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2019

The Law Bulletin Publishing Company, through its subsidiary Leading Lawyers of Chicago, has named Clausen Miller Shareholder Amy Paulus a 2019 Top Insurance-Related Lawyer in Illinois.

CLAUSEN MILLER: Clausen Miller Attorneys Named 2019 Leading Lawyers and Emerging Lawyers

By Press release submission | Jul 15, 2019

The Law Bulletin Publishing Company, through its subsidiary Leading Lawyers of Chicago, has named 20 Clausen Miller attorneys Leading Lawyers and two attorneys Emerging Lawyers for 2019.

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Collinsville woman sues Wal-Mart over 2017 fall at supercenter

By Karen Kidd | Jul 15, 2019

EDWARDSVILLE — A Collinsville woman is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. over injuries she allegedly suffered in a fall at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Collinsville about two years ago.