U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri

Mar 7, 2019

Jury awards unpaid overtime to Steak ‘n Shake managers

A jury in St. Louis has awarded a plaintiffs class of 286 current and former Steak ‘n Shake managers a combined $3 million in unpaid overtime under state and federal […]

Oct 16, 2018

Fleissig to chair federal judicial committee

U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has been selected to chair the Court Administration and Case Management Committee of the […]

Sep 18, 2018

Judge dismisses Millionaire’s Cove couple’s claim

A federal judge dismissed a couple’s product liability lawsuit against Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., which alleged that a Bosch water heater started a house fire at Millionaire’s Cove at Lake of […]

Jul 2, 2014

Both sides claim victory in business dispute

A federal jury awarded $50,000 to a Fenton heavy equipment dealer that had sought more than $6 million in damages after a Wisconsin manufacturer of industrial generators terminated the company’s local dealership over poor sales.

Jun 20, 2014

Jury rules against man on underinsured motorist claim

A federal jury sided with a commercial insurer in the case of a used car dealer who sought $1.5 million in underinsured motorist benefits after he was injured in a 2007 auto collision while on the job.

Jun 13, 2014

Search to replace state courts administrator begins

The Missouri Supreme Court is looking for a new state courts administrator, with Greg Linhares leaving the position June 30 for a new job as clerk of the U.S. District […]

May 23, 2014

Linhares to be next clerk of court for Eastern District

Missouri’s state courts administrator has been named the next clerk of court for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Greg Linhares will fill the position being […]

Apr 18, 2014

Judge Jackson to receive Mound City Bar’s Legal Services Award

Judge Carol E. Jackson, the first African-American woman to be appointed a federal magistrate in the Eastern District of Missouri, is the recipient of the Mound City Bar Association’s Legal Services Award.

Mar 26, 2014

Tow truck driver’s family settles after fatal collision

The family of a tow truck driver who was fatally struck on the side of a St. Louis highway settled a wrongful death case with an insurance company for $750,000.

Mar 21, 2014

Settlement ends suit over early morning fatal crash

The family of a 29-year-old Jefferson County man killed while driving home from the River City Casino after midnight settled a wrongful death claim against the other driver for $5 million.

Mar 13, 2014

Eastern District seeks new clerk as Woodward retires

Jim Woodward, clerk of courts for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, is retiring from the position he’s held for 14 years.

Feb 6, 2014

Health care group to settle kickback claims

A group of health care contract providers will pay $30 million, without admitting liability, to settle claims that they engaged in a kickback scheme for business referrals through Medicare and Medicaid.