U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Walnut Hill woman says assisted living facility violated FMLA when it ended her employment
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Walnut Hill woman is suing her former employer, an assisted living center, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Man sues consumer reporting agency over dispute
EAST ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing Experian Information Solutions for allegedly failing to note a dispute and modify the information in his file. -
Woman alleges negligent debt collection practices
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman claims a debt collector negligently failed to note that she had disputed a debt on her account. -
Deck hand alleges injuries from rear computer cooler
EAST ST. LOUIS — A deck hand claims he was injured when the vessel's rear computer cooler struck him. -
Consumer alleges inaccurate credit reporting following bankruptcy
EAST ST. LOUIS — A consumer claims he suffered damages when several debt collectors failed to indicate that a debt was discharged in bankruptcy. -
Man alleges debt collector tried collecting on resolved debt
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing a debt collector for allegedly attempting to collect on a nonexistent debt. -
St. Clair County treasurer, tax buyers seek to exclude engineer's testimony in bid-rigging class action
St. Clair County Treasurer Charles Suarez and several tax buyers accused of participating in a bid-rigging conspiracy seek to exclude an engineer’s testimony and opinion. -
Federal court green-lights lawsuit challenging state’s gun restriction policies for families
URBANA — A federal judge recently denied the state’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its foster parent policies restricting firearms possession. -
Customer allegedly lost leg from trip, fall at Jerseyville Hardee's
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Hardee's customer alleges she tripped and fell due to a difference in elevation in the parking lot, resulting in leg amputation. -
Breese motorist sues delivery service following collision
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Breese motorist is suing a delivery service after one of its drivers allegedly caused a collision. -
Consumer accuses Credence Resource Management of improper collection practices
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Du Quoin woman filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector for allegedly collecting an improper "convenience fee." -
Florida residents allege violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act
EAST ST. LOUIS — Two Florida residents are suing several financial institutions for allegedly providing inaccurate information to credit reporting agencies regarding the status of a loan. -
Marion County Housing Authority accused of wrongfully terminating executive director
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former executive director of the Marion County Housing Authority is suing the authority and its commissioners for allegedly terminating her employment without a reasonable explanation. -
Former SIU law student alleges wrongful expulsion
BENTON — A former Southern Illinois University student alleges she was wrongfully expelled from law school. -
Deborah Hawkins nominated as an AIOFLA 'best'
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA) has named Deborah A. Hawkins as one of the lawyers listed under Two Years 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction. -
Couple claims noisy mine blower fans make their home unfit for occupation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Thompsonville couple is suing Murray Energy Corporation and The American Coal Company alleging that they negligently installed and operated mine blower fans in a populated area which has caused excessive noise.. -
United of Omaha Life Insurance Company accused of denying benefits
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, alleging improper denial of disability benefits. -
Woman files class action against SI Wireless saying it sent unwanted auto texts
EAST ST. LOUIS — A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against SI Wireless LLC, a telecommunication company, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Woman alleges damages from debt collector
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman claims Weltman, Weinberg & Reis violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in its attempts to collect an alleged debt. -
Man alleges misrepresentation against debt collector
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man alleges he suffered damages by deceptive debt collection practices.