News from April 2017
Appeals court affirms judgment in favor of Enterprise in car crash case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District affirmed a summary judgment made by a trial court in favor of Enterprise Leasing Co. of St. Louis and its subsidiary ELCO Administrative Services Co. in a case in which a motorist attempted to have the companies assume liability in an accident he allegedly caused.
Appeals court finds that statute prevails in petitioner’s move to substitute judge
ST. LOUIS — A customer of a St. Charles finance company who sought to substitute a judge in a suit seeking recovery of funds owed on a contract has been granted a writ of prohibition by the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.
Woman accuses pharmaceutical companies of failing to disclose defects of NuvaRing
BALTIMORE — A Pikesville, Maryland, woman is suing the makers and distributors of NuvaRing, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.
Piper Jaffray sues former employee and competitor for breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — An investment bank voluntarily dismissed a claim against a former employee on June 27, 2017.
Property owner alleges Nationstar, Bank of America failed to correct errors, damaging her credit
ST. LOUIS — A property owner is suing mortgage lenders, citing alleged negligence in maintaining loans records resulting to confusion and emotional distress.
NFL defeated St. Louis promoters’ lawsuit 20 years ago; New suit echoes the old one
Titans of 20th Century government lured the Rams football franchise to St. Louis on desperate terms, and a suit filed in the ‘90s to cover the resulting losses failed.
St. Louis County man alleges Capital One made numerous calls to him without consent
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man is suing a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Wife of a veteran alleges Cochran Veterans Affairs failed to separate dangerous patients
ST. LOUIS — A wife of a veteran is suing the United States of America, citing alleged negligence in keeping veterans affairs location safe, which resulted to injuries.
Appeals court dismisses challenge related to DOC document request
KANSAS CITY – The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District dismissed an appeal related a Sunshine Law document production request after the Circuit Court of Cole County, Missouri, ruled on an identity protection issue and ordered a stay.
Appeals court affirms Joplin default judgment against Texas developer
SPRINGFIELD — The Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District recently affirmed a circuit court’s default judgement in favor of the city of Joplin against Texas-based Wallace Bajjali Development Partners LP.
State to receive $50 million following tobacco settlement repeal, Missouri Supreme Court rules
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled that the state will obtain $50 million in funds owed to it following the appeal of a tobacco settlement from 1998.
Karaoke brand accuses Leo's Pub and Grill, Music Works Entertainment of trademark infringement
ST. LOUIS — A karaoke brand is suing a pub and entertainment company, citing alleged unfair competition.
Consumer alleges maker of NuvaRing failed to properly warn users of severe side effects
SANTA FE — A consumer is suing a pharmaceutical company for alleged breach of express warranty over the side effects of contraceptive product.
Amcol Systems allegedly told woman wages would be garnished even though it hadn't sued for debt
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing Amcol Systems Inc. and Does 1-4 for alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Bank of the West alleges St. Peters resident failed to make all payments for boat
ST. LOUIS — A bank is suing a St. Peters resident for alleged breach of contract on an unpaid monthly installment loan.
Etrailer accuses online competitor of stealing photos
ST. LOUIS — An online vendor of motor vehicle accessories from Wentzville is suing a seller and manufacturer of towing products and parts, citing alleged copyright infringement.
Karaoke brand accuses The Brew House, Karaoke Mike Productions of trademark infringement
ST. LOUIS — A karaoke brand is suing a restaurant and entertainment company alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson accused of developing defective mesh product
ST. LOUIS — A patient is suing Ethicon Inc. and Johnson & Johnson Inc., for alleged breach of implied warranty.
Woman alleges Mallinckrodt, Cotter disposed of toxic waste near her employer, causing cancer
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a biopharmaceutical company and chemical-producing company for alleged negligence in toxic waste disposal, resulting in fatal injuries.
Man alleges negligent toxic waste disposal resulted in illness
ST. LOUIS — An employee is suing biopharmaceutical firm and chemical-producing company for alleged negligence in toxic waste disposal, resulting in injuries.