U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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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. -
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. -
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. -
Edwardsville attorney Ron Foster appointed Madison County associate judge
Edwardsville attorney Ronald J. Foster Jr. has been selected Madison County associate judge for the vacancy left by former associate judge Donald M. Flack’s retirement. -
Yandle grants summary judgment for Hardee's in suit alleging leg amputation from sidewalk fall
A handicapped woman who tripped on a two-inch curb at the Jerseyville Hardees after failing to use the designated handicapped parking is appealing District Judge Staci Yandle’s order granting summary judgment for the restaurant. -
Yandle denies request for hearing on motion to dismiss class action alleging contamination from 2015 Highland oil spill
District Judge Staci Yandle will decide whether dismissal is appropriate for two pipeline companies without a hearing in a suit alleging they contaminated land near Highland following a 2015 oil spill where 100 barrels of crude oil were accidentally released. -
Summary judgment granted in St. Clair County bid rigging suit; Yandle: Jury left with ‘speculation, guesswork’ without evidence of proper penalty rate
District Judge Staci Yandle granted summary judgment for St. Clair County tax buyer defendants and closed the case alleging the tax buyers participated in a bid-rigging conspiracy with Treasurer Charles Suarez. -
Court denies plaintiffs' motion to exclude expert witnesses in AutoZone aftermarket part suit
BENTON – Two plaintiffs’ motions to exclude expert witnesses in a lawsuit to recover damages for the purchase of an allegedly defective auto part was denied by Judge Staci M. Yandle on March 29 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. -
Court grants Hartford Fire Insurance summary judgment in flood damage case
BENTON — The U.S. District Court for the Southern District Court of Illinois granted Hartford Fire Insurance Co.'s motion for summary judgment on March 23, citing certain exclusions in its coverage policy maintained the company could not be held liable for property damage stemming from a burst pipe. -
Belleville attorney Alana Mejias appointed St. Clair County associate judge; Father-in-law is former judge Cueto
Belleville attorney Alana I. Mejias, 35, has been appointed St. Clair County associate judge to fill the vacancy left by former associate judge Randall Kelley. -
Alaskan man convicted on conspiracy charges sues individuals over money collected for legal defense
EAST ST. LOUIS – An Alaskan man previously convicted on federal murder conspiracy charges alleges several individuals used money raised for his legal defense to unjustly enrich themselves.