EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Court of Illinois has removed a wrongful death complaint arguing that since two of the defendants are federal employees, the case should be removed to federal court.
After removing a medical malpractice lawsuit to federal court, the U.S. seeks to be replaced as defendant in a mother’s suit alleging she was discharged from the hospital at 39 weeks pregnant despite signs of preeclampsia, resulting in the death of her unborn baby.
EDWARDSVILLE — A woman alleges Alton Memorial Hospital staff's failure to properly treat her condition during her pregnancy and labor resulted in the death of her baby.
The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Dec. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by A. W. against Dr. Melvin Merit, Granite City Illinois Hospital Company, LLC and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Inc. on Dec. 7.
EDWARDSVILLE — A mother is claiming the negligence of the medical staff at a Granite City hospital caused her child to be born with severe brain damage.
The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Jan. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kevin Clanton against Basam Albarcha, Denise B. Jordan, Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation, Inc. and USA on Jan. 13.
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U. S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ruled that Lisa Vandervelden, a client of Tom Keefe who alleges medical malpractice in three suits over one injury, must assert her claims in a single suit.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Rebecca S. Paddick against Amy McLean, Aristides Garces, Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation Inc and United States of America on June 12:
The following cases categorized as "medical malpractice" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on June 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
BENTON — An Illinois woman is suing the United States, alleging a negligent team of health care professionals failed to inform her that she had herpes, resulting in the death of her newborn child.
