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Rosenstengel denies Meta's motion to dismiss Messenger biometric case
EAST ST. LOUIS - Meta Platforms must defend a claim that facial recognition on Facebook Messenger and Messenger Kids violates privacy of biometric data, Chief U. S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel ruled on Sept. 17. -
Sison compels arbitration in a former restaurant manager's wrongful termination suit
EAST ST. LOUIS - Former restaurant manager Amanda Aucutt of Dupo must abide by an arbitration agreement that she declared she didn’t remember signing, U.S. Magistrate Judge Gilbert Sison ruled on May 1. -
Federal judge grants preliminary injunction on social media censorship; Biden administration appeals
MONROE, Louisiana – U. S. District Judge Terry Doughty, who on the Fourth of July enjoined censorship of social media by Joe Biden’s administration, found the government censored a St. Louis native and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. three days after Biden took the oath of office. -
Syngenta, Chevron identify 611 questionable paraquat claims after discovering some active litigants were deceased
EAST ST. LOUIS – After discovering dead plaintiffs on the docket of national litigation over claims that weed killer paraquat causes Parkinson’s disease, defendants Syngenta and Chevron claim they’ve discovered 611 empty claims. -
Genetic testing facility moves to dismiss suit over false paternity test results
EAST ST. LOUIS – Effingham residents whose lives would have turned out different if genetic testers hadn’t made a mistake in 1989 can’t pursue a suit about it now, defendants Sanofi-Aventis and Genzyme argue in U.S. district court. -
McGlynn rules in favor of obstetrician following bench trial
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn cleared obstetrician Kallie Harrison of negligence in a delivery on June 9, finding she didn’t deviate from the standard of care. -
Wood River homeowner alleges township employee failed to disclose prior injuries during lawsuit discovery
EDWARDSVILLE – Wood River homeowner Joanna Hendricks seeks sanctions against Benjamin Dona of Bethalto, claiming he failed to disclose previous injuries. -
Resolution possible in Hofbrauhaus litigation after Belleville restaurant suddenly closes
BELLEVILLE – The sudden shutdown of Hofbrauhaus Brewpub in Belleville could end litigation alleging the local restaurant tarnishes the reputation of the famous Hofbrauhause brewery in Germany. -
FedEx faces wrongful death trial over Albanian driver’s ability to speak English
BENTON – With great care, Senior U.S. District Judge Phil Gilbert set trial on a claim that FedEx Ground contributed to three deaths by employing a driver who didn’t understand enough English to do his job. -
Bozarth and Varadachari Spoke at Defense Trial Attorneys’ National Conference
Bozarth and Varadachari Spoke at Defense Trial Attorneys’ National Conference. -
Passenger alleges injuries from Madison County Transit bus collision
BELLEVILLE — A woman with a seeing eye dog claims she was severely injured while riding a Madison County Transit bus when it collided with a tractor trailer. -
Rosenstengel allows dent repair dispute plaintiff to amend complaint; Finds Gleeson properly corrected lawsuit dating error
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief Twentieth Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson properly corrected an inadvertent dating error that involved a statute of limitations, Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel decided on Jan. 15. -
Rosenstengel won’t consider affidavit signed by Circuit Clerk in dispute over date stamp
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel did not accept an explanation from St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Kahalah Clay about a date that Chief Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson changed on a lawsuit. -
Circuit clerk's affidavit justifying Gleeson's date change in auto repair business dispute challenged
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Nancy Rosenstengel should ignore an affidavit of St. Clair County Circuit Clerk Kahalah Clay in a dispute over a date on a document, according to defendants in a civil suit. -
Hulu and Netflix motions to dismiss Creve Coeur’s lawsuit to recover taxes lost to cable decline remain pending in county court
CLAYTON – Creve Coeur, losing 0.04 percent of its budget due to the slow decline of cable television, seeks a court order taxing Netflix and Hulu statewide. -
Lawyer denies ex parte communication with judge in kerfuffle involving lawsuit’s date stamp
EAST ST. LOUIS – Lawyer Sean Cronin claims an adversary in U.S. district court who challenged a date on a St. Clair County civil suit implicitly alleged misconduct against the circuit’s chief judge. -
QA with Prenzler and Daiber; What are biggest challeges facing Madison County?
With early voting beginning in less than two weeks, incumbent Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler, Republican, and his Democrat challenger Bob Daiber, former regional superintendent of schools, answered a few questions that are on top of mind for voters. -
Changed filing date in auto repair business dispute central to defense argument; Rosenstengel to decide
EAST ST. LOUIS – Defendants in a federal suit challenge an order of Chief 20th Circuit Judge Andrew Gleeson, who changed the filing date after they removed the suit from St. Clair County. -
McCloskeys have long record of suits against family, neighbors, employers – and cops; Once worked at Lakin Law
ST. LOUIS – Lawyers Mark and Patricia McCloskey, whose display of firearms at their Central West End mansion frightened protesters, fortunately don’t shoot as readily as they sue. -
Patron of Washington Park strip club sues cop and department over broken arm, head injury
BENTON – Washington Park policeman Marlyn Jackson broke a man’s arm and injured his head at Scarlett’s Cabaret, according to a complaint at U.S. district court.