Addressing issue of whether casino dealer on gambling boat is a ""seaman"" under Jones Act.

Defendant's motion for summary judgment is granted.

Defendants’ motion for partial summary judgment is denied

Defendant’s motion to dismiss is granted

Partially granting defendant's motion to dismiss insofar as plaintiff may not maintain damages claim for breach of contract nor may it maintain a constitutional takings claim; plaintiff given leave to amend to assert claim for review of administrative findings on breach of contract claim.

Summary judgment granted to manufacturer of product in a FELA action, as plaintiff's tort claims against manufacturer preempted by Locomotive Inspection Act.

Granting summary judgment on unseaworthiness claim under general maritime law, but denying it with respect to plaintiff's Jones Act negligence claim.

The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of plaintiff and against defendant in the amount of $15,481.25 for reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred by plaintiff in this action

Addressing motion to amend notice of removal.

Denying motion to dismiss claims based on TILA and RESPA statute of limitations in proposed class action.

The Clerk of Court shall enter summary judgment in favor of defendant on each of plaintiff’s claims

Plaintiff’s motion for default judgment is denied

Defendant’s motion to suppress pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3109 and Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41 is denied.

Defendants’ motion to exclude expert testimony and for summary judgment are granted.

Class action suit including claims for abuse of process and violations of state / federal fair debt collection practices act. County attorney's office used restitution program to collect on bad checks, and charges ""program fees."" Finding that abuse of process claim could not be maintained as notice used did not involve ""court process,"" and finding there was a material issue still to be determined whether county attorney office in relationship with private corporation fit the definition of ""debt collector"" under federal or Iowa law.

Finding Board's decision denying Telecorp a permit for a tower was not supported by substantial evidence as required by the Telecommunication Act of 1996.

Defendant’s motion to dismiss is granted on all counts.

Defendants' motion for summary judgment is denied on all counts.