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Rickie Thomas
BENTON – Washington Park Mayor Rickie Thomas and village trustees improperly blocked the opening of a liquor store, St. Clair County resident Timothy West alleges in U.S. district court.
He sued Thomas and all six trustees on Jan. 19, alleging violation of due process and equal protection rights under the U.S. Constitution.
Lloyd M. Cueto of Belleville filed the complaint for West, stating his client was in the process of opening D’s Convenience Store at 3400 Bunkum Road.
He claims West applied for liquor and business licenses in January 2020, and satisfied all requirements.
He claims an inspector approved West’s plan last summer.
Complaint Against All Defendants Filed By Ronald Hamilton. (attachments: # 1 Affidavit)(kare) Motion For Leave To Proceed In Forma Pauperis By Ronald Hamilton. (kare) Prisoner Trust Fund Account Statement By Ronald Hamilton. (kare) Consent/Non-consent To U.s. Magistrate Judge-sealed Pending Receipt From All Parties. (kare) Notice And Order: The Court Has Received Your Complaint And Your Motion To Proceed Without Prepayment Of The Filing Fee. Your Case Number Is 21-82-dwd. The Following Is Some Information You Should Know Regarding The Initial Stages Of Your Lawsuit. After Your Filing Fee Status Is Determined, The Court Will Review Your Complaint To Identify Legally Sufficient Claims And Defendants And Dismiss Any Legally Insufficient Claims. See: 28 U.s.c. Sec. 1915a. The Court Will Conduct This Review Within The Next 60 Days And Inform You Of The Findings In A Merit Review Order. No Other Action Will Be Taken In Your Case During This Time, Absent Extraordinary Circumsta