News from May 2017
Pine Lawn police officers accused of unlawful arrest
ST. LOUIS — A mother with her minor child are suing the Missouri police department, citing alleged unlawful seizure and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Personal injury plaintiff's case against city of Springfield goes back to trial court
SPRINGFIELD — Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District judges were split on whether a personal injury plaintiff gave proper notice to the city of Springfield after tripping, falling and injuring herself on a meter hole four years ago.
Consumer sues Medicredit for violation of debt collection laws
ST. LOUIS — A Nashville, Tennessee, consumer is suing a St. Louis-based debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Metro Transit accused of negligence and failure to reimburse expenses from crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver and her passenger are suing a corporation providing city transportation, citing alleged negligent entrustment and refusal to reimburse accident expenses.
Labor organization representatives claim SEM Construction didn't contribute to trusts
ST. LOUIS — Labor organizations representatives are suing SEM Construction LLC, an employer, citing alleged breach of a trust agreement.
J&J wants talc trial halted, accuses plaintiff of 'forum shopping'
ST. LOUIS — Talcum powder manufacturer Johnson & Johnson has moved to halt a trial in Missouri state court in which a man claims his wife died after her repeated use of baby powder.
St. Louis resident accuses debt collector of unlawful collection practices
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged unconscionable collection practices.
Express Scripts claims Kaleo failed to pay rebates, fees
ST. LOUIS — Pharmacy benefit managers are suing a pharmaceutical company citing alleged breach of rebate agreements.
Kennel operator loses anti-puppy mill campaign appeal over defamation allegations
JEFFERSON CITY — The operator of a kennel in Salem, Mo. who claimed she was defamed by a report used in connection to an anti-puppy mill campaign, has lost her appeal in the Missouri Supreme Court.
Appeals court upholds divorce settlement but rules ex-wife only entitled to 50 percent of pension
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has affirmed a circuit court ruling in a couple's divorce settlement with the exception of the amount of a state pension the husband must turn over to his former wife.
Nurse claims Southeast Missouri Hospital, insurance company denied claim for disability
ST. LOUIS — A hospital nurse is suing insurance providers, citing alleged breach of contract by refusing to provide coverage claims.
Missouri woman alleges Cloud Peak Energy, insurer failed to pay disability benefits
Missouri woman alleges Cloud Peak Energy, insurer failed to pay disability benefits
Cottrell accused of failing to adequately test rigs
ST. LOUIS — A married couple is suing a car hauler equipment manufacturer, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.
Kranawetter Construction allegedly failed to submit reports, contributions
ST. LOUIS — Trustees are suing a construction company, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
St. Louis accounting technician claims she wasn't promoted due to race, gender discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis accounting technician is suing the secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, citing alleged race, age and gender discrimination.
Trustees claim Jeff Butzinger Construction failed to submit reports, payment contributions
ST. LOUIS — Trustees are suing a construction company, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case stalled until U.S. Supreme Court ruling
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District has opted out of providing an opinion on a talcum powder lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson with more than $72 million in liability at stake until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on whether or not plaintiffs from out of state can bring claims to a specific jurisdiction.
Fitzpatrick hopeful governor will veto spending plan
JEFFERSON CITY – A Missouri state representative is holding out hope that the governor will veto a spending plan that he says may go against the state constitution and leaves a $35 million hole in next year’s budget.
Collection action in favor of Frontenac Bank upheld by appeals court
ST. LOUIS — An appeals court has sided with a bank in its collection action against customers who failed to pay on a promissory note that had been secured with a commercial building in St. Louis.
Appeals court finds C.B. Engineering responsible in dispute over condemned Lake St. Louis home
ST. LOUIS — A dispute between a homebuilder and engineering firm over who was to blame for a newly constructed home being condemned shortly after the owners moved in has been decided by the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District.