U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
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Employer sued for allegedly failing to make employee contributions
BENTON — Administrators of employee benefit funds for VI Corps. are suing their employer for allegedly failing to make contributions on behalf of employees. -
Federal judge dismisses SIUE board member from racial discrimination suit
A federal judge has dismissed claims against one defendant in a lawsuit filed by an African-American employee who alleges that Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) discriminated against her because of her race, according to a memorandum and order filed on May 31 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. -
Federal judge rules that Menard Correctional Center inmate's case against prison officials can continue
BENTON — A current inmate at the Menard Correctional Center can continue his suit against prison officials, according to a federal judge. -
St. Clair County woman files six false advertisement class actions; Four filed in roughly one month
A St. Clair County woman has filed six class action lawsuits against manufacturers for allegedly falsely advertising their products through an attorney known for filing “unnatural” class actions. -
Former judge Murphy seeks 60 times more in fees than jury verdict in Mounds police abuse case
BENTON – For a $2,500 jury verdict against a policeman, Patrick Murphy of Marion and Shari Rohde of Carbondale seek $155,679 in fees at the U.S. district court where Murphy presided as judge for 15 years. -
Claims against federal government dismissed in medical negligence lawsuit
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has granted summary judgment to the federal government in a woman's medical negligence lawsuit involving a robot-assisted hysterectomy. -
No way to treat a veteran
Every year at this time we’re reminded that Memorial Day is not just an excuse to have a picnic and eat barbecue. It’s a day of remembrance, a day to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in our country’s armed forces. -
Landowners near Chemetco Superfund site dismiss more than 300 defendants from suit
BENTON – Landowners who sued about 3,500 defendants for contribution to a Superfund project near Hartford have dismissed more than 300 defendants who didn’t so much as file an answer. -
Gilbert orders airline company to address citizenship issue in removal request
District judge Phil Gilbert ordered an airline company to try again to remove a personal injury suit from St. Clair County to federal court, requiring the defendant to address questions of citizenship. -
US admits anesthetist at Marion VA breached duty of care; Patient ‘prayed for death’ during surgery without anesthesia
An anesthetist with the VA Medical Center in Marion breached the standard of care when a patient did not receive anesthesia during surgery, the government admits in court. -
Domino’s franchise seeks to supplement motion to compel arbitration
A Domino’s Pizza franchise seeks to supplement its motion to compel arbitration in a suit seeking compensation for vehicle expenses by delivery drivers. -
Madison County, recorder of deeds seek to compel discovery in retaliation suit
A former Madison County employee claims she already provided requested documents and answered interrogatories in her response to a motion to compel discovery in her discrimination suit. -
Woman's foreclosure fraud case dismissed by Southern District of Illinois court
BENTON — An Illinois woman’s foreclosure fraud case was halted by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, according to an April 30 opinion. -
Yandle dismisses proposed class action brought by Gaines firm over record search fees
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has granted a motion to dismiss a case against a company that handles medical record requests for persons seeking Social Security benefits, according to a May 2 opinion. -
Effingham lawyer granted summary judgment after lawsuit over family business
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on May 2 granted summary judgment for an attorney representing the daughters of an Illinois man who sought to regain control of a company. -
Federal court severs St. Clair County inmate's retaliation lawsuit into several cases
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois issued an order April 18 stating an inmate's allegations that St. Clair County Jail staff retaliated against him for filing complaints be separated into different cases. -
A curb that only one person trips on, once, may not be a 'hazard'
When people trip and fall and hurt themselves, they deserve our sympathy. If we're somehow responsible for their accident, they may deserve compensation from us as well. -
Federal court grants voluntary dismissal of lawsuit against Globe Life Insurance Agency
BENTON — A man who claimed his mother’s insurance refused to pay after her death has filed a notice to voluntarily dismiss his lawsuit against Globe Life Insurance Agency Inc. -
District Court remands lawsuit alleging doctor is to blame for pending divorce
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has granted a man’s petition to remand his case to the St. Clair County Circuit Court, rejecting diversity arguments by a doctor accused of having an affair with the man’s wife. -
Rosenstengel dismisses truckers' proposed class action involving work comp premiums
EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has dismissed a case against Jones Motor Co. Inc. and Zurich American Insurance Co.