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Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Man allegedly trapped by coil slitter at Granite City steel facility
EAST ST. LOUIS - An Illinois man has filed a federal lawsuit alleging he trapped by a coil slitter while working at a steel processing facility in Granite City. -
Blind man sues safety company over digital access for sight-impaired customers
EAST ST. LOUIS - A legally blind man has filed another federal lawsuit against a company, alleging its digital platforms aren't accessible to those with vision problems. -
St. Clair County man sues company over digital access for sight-impaired users
A St. Clair County resident who is legally blind has filed a federal lawsuit against a company, alleging that its digital platforms aren't accessible to those with vision problems. -
Woman alleges she was terminated, denied access to Ascend Cannabis dispensary after reporting sexual harassment by co-worker
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former employee of Ascend Cannabis is suing the company, alleging she was sexually harassed by another employee for months and then terminated and denied access to the cannabis dispensary in retaliation for reporting the alleged actions. -
Ervin Cable removes defamation lawsuit to federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – Ervin Cable Construction has removed a former employee's defamation lawsuit to federal court, which claims the defendant falsely published that the employee was receiving kickbacks in return for awarding contracts. -
Raleigh woman alleges fast food restaurants violate BIPA with employee fingerprint system
EAST ST. LOUIS – A Raleigh woman has filed a class action lawsuit alleging the employee fingerprint reader system used by many fast food restaurants violates the employees' privacy under state law. -
McDonald's argues consumers suffered no injuries in PFAS class action, seeks dismissal
McDonald’s Corporation argues that a “baseless accusation” that its packaging contains toxic chemicals should be dismissed because the plaintiffs do not assert any injuries and the “grease-resistance substances” are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). -
Rosenstengel denies remand to St. Clair County in baby formula suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – Chief U.S. Judge Nancy Rosenstengel rejected St. Clair County jurisdiction in a double death suit against Mead Johnson Nutrition on June 15. -
U.S. Attorney removes wrongful death lawsuit against Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation to federal court
EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Court of Illinois has removed a wrongful death complaint arguing that since two of the defendants are federal employees, the case should be removed to federal court. -
Patient claims medical device malfunctioned, perforated internal organs
EAST ST. LOUIS - A patient claims a medical device manufactured by Cook Medical Incorporated was surgically implanted and then malfunctioned, causing injuries to her internal organs. -
Disabled woman claims Marine housing manager refused to provide reasonable accommodations
EAST ST. LOUIS – A disabled marine resident is suing Masinelli Management and Construction, alleging housing discrimination. -
How 'concrete' an injury is 'emotional distress?' Federal appeals court grapples with question
A group of four federal appeals court judges says the Seventh Circuit was wrong to toss out a woman's class action claims that a creditor should pay for inflicting "emotional distress" when it sought to collect a "zombie debt" -
Deaf middle school student alleges discrimination when teacher refused to follow IEP requirements
A deaf eighth grade student at Whiteside Middle School claims he was discriminated against by a teacher who refused to adhere to requirements in the plaintiff’s Individualized Education Program and then retaliated against him when he could not hear the lesson. -
Woman alleges wrongful termination after reporting sexual abuse, requesting additional COVID-19 sick time
EAST ST. LOUIS - A former employee of Granite Nursing Rehabilitation Center (GNRC) is suing the company for allegedly terminating her employment in retaliation for reporting sexual abuse and then requesting additional sick time when diagnosed with COVID-19. -
SCOTUS: Airline ramp workers exempt from arbitration mandates, more class actions vs transportation employers inbound?
The U.S. Supreme Court says Southwest Airlines ramp workers are involved in interstate commerce, and should be given exemption under federal law from mandatory arbitration clauses in their employment contracts -
Lloyd’s seeks sanction against insured CSX in upcoming trial over hurricane Florence-damaged locomotives
EAST ST. LOUIS – Lloyd’s of London claims CSX Transportation intimidated and threatened witnesses to influence testimony at a $6 million trial about a storm that tossed locomotives like toys. -
Walmart removes customer's suit alleging she tripped at O'Fallon store
BELLEVILLE - A woman has sued Walmart in St. Clair County Circuit Court after she allegedly tripped over a raised concrete block in the sidewalk in front of the O'Fallon store. -
Company sues Belleville, claiming city improperly classified it as 'sexually oriented' business
A company has sued the city of Belleville in federal court, alleging the city improperly classified it as a “sexually oriented business," and denied a commercial occupancy permit. -
Former Slab Masters employee denies allegations in breach of contract suit
EAST ST. LOUIS – A former Slab Masters employee argues that a non-compete agreement is unenforceable in response to a suit alleging he left the Caseyville company to work for a competitor. -
Former Cahokia employee sues city over alleged sexual harassment by her supervisor
EAST ST. LOUIS – A former Cahokia employee claims she was wrongfully terminated after reporting alleged ongoing sexual harassment and retaliation by the director of public works.