U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Woman claims defect in car caused airbags not to deploy in crash
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Belleville woman alleges she was injured in an accident in which the airbags did not deploy because of a purported defect. -
U.S. Storage Group LLC alleged to have not paid invoice
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Chinese manufacturer alleges a Madison company did not pay for supplies it ordered. -
American Family Insurance alleges couple filed unlawful claim
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Wisconsin insurance company is suing a Belle Rive couple, alleging an unlawful claim for insurance benefits. -
Driver claims accident report was falsified
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing the Richland County (Illinois) Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Andrew R. Hires, Deputy Scott McPeak and Richland County, citing alleged violation of civil rights. -
Woman says debt collector got address wrong
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing Portfolio Recovery Associates L.L.C., a debt collector, claiming violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. -
Man says collection agency pursued debt despite bankruptcy filing
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing Seneca Mortgage Servicing LLC., a collection agency, claiming the defendant violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. -
Drug companies accused of concealing dangers
EAST ST. LOUIS — A proposed administratrix of a deceased man's estate is suing Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer Inc., citing alleged negligence, design defect, failure to warn, product liability and breach of express warranty. -
Pharmaceutical company accused of breaching duty
EAST ST. LOUIS — A minor child and friend are suing Abbott Laboratories Inc., a pharmaceutical company, citing alleged breach of express and implied warranties, concealment and misrepresentation. -
Licensed practical nurse sues employer, labor union
EAST ST. LOUIS — A licensed practical nurse is suing Murray Development Center and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, an employer and labor union, citing alleged wrongful termination and breach of duty of fair representation. -
Company says software providers breached contract
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Illinois corporation is suing Sunago Systems LLC, Parcelshield LLC and Scott Knight, two Oregon companies and their owner, citing alleged breach of contract and failure to deliver a purchased product. -
Insurer seeks court declaration about coverage
EAST ST. LOUIS — An insurance firm is suing Christone Enterprises Inc., an Illinois corporation leasing and managing property in Belleville, and the West Virginia-based owners of the property, Ray H. Lewis and Alihah M. Lewis, seeking a declaration that a policy does not cover a claim asserted by the Lewises in St. Clair County Circuit Court. -
Illinois corporation says Wisconsin company breached contract
EAST ST. LOUIS — An Illinois corporation is suing a Wisconsin company, citing alleged breach of contract. -
Woman claims discrimination, hostile work environment
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing Continental Tires the Americas, an employer, citing alleged discrimination, hostile work environment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. -
Former production supervisor sues company, officers
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former production supervisor is suing Quality Packaging Services Inc. and company officers Heather Creek, Chris Ziacola and Tamara Powell, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination. -
A & A Hauling Inc. accused of not paying contributions to fund
EAST ST. LOUIS – A labor group fund alleges that it is owed delinquent contributions from an employer. -
Employee retirement providers sue CY Wuebbels & Sons Painting Contractors LLC
EAST ST. LOUIS — Employee retirement providers are suing CY Wuebbels & Sons Painting Contractors LLC, an employer, citing alleged breach of a collective bargaining agreement. -
Woman says drug dangers not disclosed
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing Sanofi S.A., Aventis Pharma S.A., Sanofi US Services Inc. and Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC, pharmaceutical companies, citing alleged design defect, negligence, product liability and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries. -
Former deputy sues sheriff, county over alleged retaliation
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former deputy is suing Randolph County, Illinois and the county's sheriff, Shannon Wolff, citing alleged retaliation and violation of civil rights. -
Motorist cites negligence in collision with truck
EAST ST. LOUIS — A man is suing Kris Cairns and Bad Boy Trucking LLC, truck driver and employer, citing negligence and alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries. -
Estate administrator accuses jail officials of wrongful death
EAST ST. LOUIS — An estate administrator is suing jail officials, citing alleged failure to protect, insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries, violation of civil rights and wrongful death.