Seventh Circuit -- Gloria Rodas v. Swedishamerican

Where a case is removed for federal court under the Federal Officer statute, defects in the original state court jurisdiction do not become derivative jurisdictional impediments unless they are latent and persistent in the federal action.

Where the federal court could have asserted jurisdiction over the original claim, the removed claim is kosher.

Salaried physicians are covered by the Illinois Good Samaritan Act, despite the fact that no fees are accepted for services.


Gloria Rodas v. Swedishamerican