Steigert v. Bessent

Court

District Court, W.D. New York (W.D.N.Y.)
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Assigned judge

John L. Sinatra Jr. · 140 cases in index

Docket number

1:25-cv-00820

Cause

28:1346 Breach of Contract
28 U.S.C. § 1346 — United States as defendant

Nature of suit

150 Contract: Recovery/Enforcement
Actions to recover overpaid funds or to enforce an existing judgment.

Jurisdiction

U.S. Government Defendant

Jury demand

Plaintiff

Date filed

09/05/2025

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Parties

• plaintiff · Steigert
• defendant · Bessent · 51 cases

About Contract Lawsuits

Contract lawsuits involve disputes over an agreement between parties — claims that one side failed to perform, breached a term, or owes money under a contract. Common examples include unpaid invoices, broken business deals, and warranty or insurance disputes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steigert v. Bessent?

Steigert v. Bessent is a federal contract lawsuit filed on 09/05/2025 in the District Court, W.D. New York. The case is currently open in the federal court system. Contract lawsuits involve disputes over an agreement between parties — claims that one side failed to perform, breached a term, or owes money under a contract. Common examples include unpaid invoices, broken business deals, and warranty or insurance disputes.

What type of case is this?

It is classified as “Contract” under the federal nature-of-suit system. Contract lawsuits involve disputes over an agreement between parties — claims that one side failed to perform, breached a term, or owes money under a contract. Common examples include unpaid invoices, broken business deals, and warranty or insurance disputes.

What court is the case in?

The case is in the District Court, W.D. New York, docket number 1:25-cv-00820.

When was the case filed?

Steigert v. Bessent was filed on 09/05/2025. The case is currently open.

What law is the case brought under?

The docket lists the cause as 28 U.S.C. § 1346 — United States as defendant.