News from July 2017
Missouri high court finds federal law preempts state’s antisubrogation law
The Missouri Supreme Court said this was the third time it had addressed whether the state's antisubrogation law is preempted by federal law.
Kansas City attorney disbarred after admitting to chemical dependency
Kansas City attorney Ryan J. McMillin has been disbarred following a June 27 Missouri Supreme Court opinion after he admitted he suffers from chemical dependency and abuse of alcohol and cocaine.
Consumers sue Equifax over alleged misrepresented debt
ST. LOUIS — Consumers are suing a consumer reporting agency, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Trustees claim CKS Woodworks failed to pay contributions
ST. LOUIS — Trustees of a labor group are suing an owner of the interior/exterior finishing company, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Roundup users claim Monsanto didn't disclose dangers of product
ST. LOUIS — Consumers are suing an herbicide maker, citing alleged design defects and failure to warn users of its harmful effects.
Couple claims sellers misrepresented state of St. Louis home
BELLEVILLE — A couple is suing property sellers, citing alleged fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
ESSCO Geometric accuses company president of breaching fiduciary duty
ST. LOUIS — A board of directors is suing a company president, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
As Fischer begins term as high court's chief justice, he is the lone dissenter on first opinion issued
Judge Zel M. Fischer this month began his two-year term as chief justice on the Missouri Supreme Court.
St. Louis woman claims church failed to maintain its premises
ST. LOUIS — A church attendee is suing a property owner and operator, citing alleged failure to maintain premises.
Woman alleges Missouri companies, others failed to prevent equipment from exploding
ST. LOUIS — An individual is suing the manufacturer, distributor and service repair of semiclosed receiver, citing alleged negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Deteriorated properties allegedly create safety hazard, group claims
ST. LOUIS — A community development group is suing property owners, citing alleged breach of duty in keeping properties safe and in order per city and building codes.
Family claims State Farm failed to provide compensation after car was hit by driver who fled
ST. LOUIS — A driver and his passengers are suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Depuy, Johnson & Johnson allegedly failed to warn consumers of the defects of hip device
ST. LOUIS — A Henderson, Nevada, woman is suing the designer and manufacturer of a medical device, citing an alleged design defect that resulted in permanent hip injury.
Man seeks payment from insurance company following St. Charles County crash
ST. LOUIS — A St. Charles County motorist is suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Online advertising company accuses Missouri attorney general of defamation
ST. LOUIS — An online classified advertising company is suing an attorney general of Missouri for alleged harassment and defamation.
Ameren Missouri accused of completing work that resulted to damages to property
ST. LOUIS — A drainage and sewer service facility is suing an electric and gas service company, citing alleged failure to perform work, resulting in severe damage to property.
Man claims he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma due to Roundup exposure
ST. LOUIS — A Cullman County, Alabama, consumer is suing an herbicide maker, citing alleged design defect and failure to warn users of its harmful effects.
Woman's case against NuvaRing makers may be transferred to Missouri's Eastern District court
BOSTON — A Forestdale, Massachusetts, woman is suing the makers and distributors of NuvaRing, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.
TCPA class action against marketer Vein Centers for Excellence decertified
The defendant's move for summary judgment followed, as did a request for statutory damages for 35,211 unsolicited fax transmissions, which could have netted plaintiffs up to $17.6 million.
Washington woman claims pharmaceutical companies failed to disclose defects of NuvaRing
SEATTLE — A Ferndale, Washington, woman is suing the makers and distributors of NuvaRing, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.