U.S. District Court of the Western District of Missouri Springfield Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court of the Western District of Missouri Springfield Division
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Former employee accuses Flying J of race, ethnic discrimination
A former employee of Flying J Travel Center is accusing the company alleging racial and ethnic discrimination. -
Man says he was fired after being wrongly accused of abusing drugs
A man says he was wrongfully terminated after being falsely accused of drug abuse. -
Former employee sues Missouri cannabis company, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination
SPRINGFIELD – A former employee is suing a Missouri medical marijuana company, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act after she was allegedly terminated due to her disabilities and the defendant's refusal to provide reasonable accommodations. -
Court grants Citizens Memorial Hospital request to dismiss copyright lawsuit
SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri Southern Division has granted Citizens Memorial Hospital's request to dismiss a lawsuit that alleged the hospital breached a verbal contract and infringed copyrighted material, with the court stating the health care provider has sovereign immunity and the claims are barred. -
Family files negligence suit over duck boat accident in Branson
SPRINGFIELD – A family who survived a duck boat accident on Table Rock Lake in Branson that killed 17 people recently filed a federal lawsuit claiming they suffered physical, emotional, and psychological injuries following the July 19 accident. -
Complaints resolved for alleged violations under the Individuals with Disabilities Act
The Administrative Hearing Commission of the State of Missouri filed a stipulation on Aug. 30 that resolved two due process complaints for alleged violations under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA). -
Safelink Wireless loses bid to dismiss suit over canceled cellphone service
SPRINGFIELD – A lawsuit that claims a Missouri man's rights were violated after his cellular service was terminated "without proper notice" can proceed after the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri recently denied a motion by SafeLink Wireless, a TracFone brand, to discuss the case. -
Former surgical resident sues University of Missouri over ouster from program
SPRINGFIELD – A former neurosurgery resident at University of Missouri School of Medicine claims he was treated unfairly and inequitably, particularly by the program director, and has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Central Division seeking at least $50 million in damages. -
Springfield files federal suit against drug makers, distributors for alleged roles in opioid epidemic
SPRINGFIELD – The city of Springfield has filed a lawsuit in federal court against several drug companies and distributors who are accused of playing a role in the opioid crisis plaguing the city and the country. -
Racist text messages, Facebook posts featured in discrimination lawsuit against restaurant
A Missouri restaurant owner is facing a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee. -
Woman claims Schneider National Carriers driver crossed into her lane
SPRINGFIELD -- Schneider National Carriers Inc. is facing legal action from driver a who claims she was injured in a wreck. -
Travelers insurance company seeks to move credit union class action to federal court
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company has filed a notice to remove a lawsuit brought by BluCurrent Credit Union from Green County Circuit Court to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.