U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
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Herndon strikes campaigner opinions in upcoming Hale v. State Farm trial saying they lack methodology
EAST ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge David Herndon excluded two experts for plaintiffs suing State Farm over its role in the election of current Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier in 2004. -
Southern District of Illinois to fund scholarships to SIU law students
CARBONDALE –– The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois will fund law school scholarships in an effort to support the area's local legal community. -
In pre-dawn order, Herndon rips lawyer for veterans commissioner in suit against current and former officials
EAST ST. LOUIS – At 4:03 a.m. on July 12, U.S. District Judge David Herndon posted an order ripping lawyer Tom Burkart and canceling a July 23 trial date for Burkart’s client, Madison County Veteran Assistance Commissioner Brad Lavite. -
REED ARMSTRONG MUDGE & MORRISEY: Martin K. Morrissey and Tori L. Walls Secure Summary Judgment on Negligent Entrustment/Wrongful Death Claim in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, Herndon, J., recently granted summary judgment in favor of Reed, Armstrong’s client in a negligent entrustment/wrongful death claim. -
Lawyers for Recorder Meyer cite conflict of interest in withdrawing representation in retaliation suit
BENTON – Lawyers for Madison County dropped Recorder Amy Meyer as client in a retaliation suit of former employee Jackie Barlow, citing a conflict of interest. -
Yandle turns down Boeing’s second motion to keep asbestos suit in federal court
An Illinois federal judge denied Boeing Company's second attempt to move an asbestos lawsuit from state to federal court. -
Seventh Circuit reverses Reagan’s denial of attorney fees in civil rights trial
CHICAGO – Chief U.S. District Judge Michael Reagan of East St. Louis improperly denied fees to Judith Redwood of St. Joseph (Champaign County) after her client won a civil rights trial, Seventh Circuit appellate judges ruled on June 29. -
Carbondale woman accused of failing to make payments on student loans
A Carbondale woman faces a federal lawsuit over nonpayment of her student loans. -
Clifford will treat Chief Justice Karmeier as hostile witness in upcoming Hale v. State Farm trial
EAST ST. LOUIS – Attorney Robert Clifford of Chicago plans to call Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Lloyd Karmeier as a hostile witness in a civil racketeering trial against State Farm in September. -
Freeman Environmental Services accused of failing to pay contributions
BENTON — Employee benefit fund administrators are suing a company for allegedly failing to make contributions. -
Southern District denies new trial in excessive force case against Mounds police officer
A Mounds police officer struck out twice with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois following a fight with a family that led to a lawsuit over excessive force allegations, according to a May 29 court opinion. -
Dentist office alleges trademark infringement
BENTON — Troy Family Dental is suing Troy Dental Care for alleged trademark dilution and unfair competition. -
United Thermal Industries allegedly failed to pay contributions
BENTON — Employee benefit fund administrators are suing United Thermal Industries for allegedly failing to make contributions to employee benefit funds. -
Former New York Times photographer alleges copyright infringement
BENTON — A former New York Times photographer claims his photos were used in violation of federal copyright laws. -
City of Mounds accused of failing to make settlement payments
BENTON — A company is suing the City of Mounds for allegedly breaching a settlement agreement reached after the Fifth District ordered mediation. -
NCC Business Services accused of using deceptive debt collection practices
BENTON — A woman claims she was damaged when a business used deceptive debt collection practices. -
Taylor Roofing Solutions accused of trademark infringement
A company is suing Taylor Roofing Solutions Inc. and Gerrit Yank for alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition. -
Man sues insurer over alleged denial of benefits
BENTON — A Red Bud man is suing an insurance company for allegedly violating workers compensation acts. -
Yandle denies class certification in suit alleging faulty part from AutoZone
A federal judge has denied a motion for class certification in a case stemming from allegations of a faulty auto part, according to a memorandum and order filed on June 7 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. -
Former Judge Patrick Murphy hopes to ‘prevail’
Maybe it happened the way they said, or maybe not. Maybe the plaintiffs are telling the truth, or maybe the defendants.