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Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Metropolis farmer accuses John Deere of selling defective tractor
John Deere tractor company faces a lawsuit over an allegedly defective steering system. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Attorney re-opens law firm in Kirkwood
KIRKWOOD, Mo. – Kurtis B. Reeg, a longtime Missouri attorney, has announced the opening of a new office at 939 N. Clay Ave. in Kirkwood. -
Carbondale woman accused of failing to make payments on student loans
A Carbondale woman faces a federal lawsuit over nonpayment of her student loans. -
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. -
A&A Hauling accused of failing to make employee contributions
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two employee benefit fund administrators are suing A & A Hauling for allegedly failing to make contributions. -
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. -
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. -
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.