U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri Kansas City Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri Kansas City Division
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Woman says she was victim of race discrimination, retaliation while working at Chipotle
A Black woman says she was a victim of racial discrimination and retaliation when she worked at Chipotle. -
Lawsuit says baby foods have high levels of heavy metals
KANSAS CITY — A parent is suing Gerber and others claiming baby foods have high levels of heavy metals in them. -
Teacher says she was fired for refusing to follow pronoun mandate
KANSAS CITY — A teacher at a Missouri middle school claims she suffered discrimination for objecting to using pronouns inconsistent with students' biological sex. -
Longtime employee accuses CVS of age and sex discrimination, wrongful termination
A longtime employee of CVS Pharmacy is alleging age and sex discrimination as well as wrongful termination. -
Woman accuses Academy Bank of racial discrimination, retaliation
A former employee accuses Academy Bank of racial discrimination and retaliation. -
Employee accuses Truman Medical Center of workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation
KANSAS CITY - An employee claims a subordinate at Truman Medical Center sexually harassed her while management failed to act because she is Black. -
Former employee accuses Globus Medical of racial, religious discrimination
KANSAS CITY – A former employee has sued against Globus Medical claiming he was discriminated against and fired from his position because of his race and religion. -
Missouri photographer sues media outlets for copyright infringement
KANSAS CITY – A Missouri photographer has filed a lawsuit claiming media outlets used one of her photographs on their websites without permission. -
Missouri debt collection agency faces lawsuit for alleged violations of Telephone Consumer Protection Act
KANSAS CITY – A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against a Missouri debt collection agency claiming the company violates the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending his phone number artificial prerecorded voice messages without his consent. -
Gully Transportation faces class action lawsuit alleging violations of Fair Labor Standards Act
KANSAS CITY – A yard hostler has filed a lawsuit against a Kansas City transportation company, claiming violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The plaintiff claims that the company improperly classifies yard hostlers, including himself, as FLSA-exempt employees, resulting in their being denied proper overtime compensation.