News from May 2017
Amtrak allegedly failed to keep workplace safe, causing injury to employee
ST. LOUIS — A former train attendant is suing a railroad corporation, negligence in keeping the workplace safe for employees.
Woman claims Amtrak failed to keep workplace safe
ST. LOUIS — An on-board services/train attendant is suing a railroad corporation, citing alleged negligence in keeping the workplace safe for employees.
Johnson & Johnson appeal in talc lawsuit stalls as SCOTUS weighs in on out-of-state complainants issue in California suit
ST. LOUIS — Johnson & Johnson was dealt a blow to an appeal motion when a three-judge panel opted to not issue an opinion in a high-stakes talcum powder lawsuit against the company.
St. Louis woman claims debt collector asked her to disclose personal information
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer is suing law firm acting as debt collector, citing alleged unfair and deceptive conduct while attempting to collect an alleged debt.
Illinois State Painters Welfare Fund claims Karl Painting failed to submit reports
ST. LOUIS — A board of trustees is suing a painting and paper hanging business, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
St. Louis author claims business owners sold her work without permission
ST. LOUIS — A book author is suing business owners, citing alleged deliberate intent to copy plaintiff's written works.
Heirs allege 3M, 84 Lumber, others failed to protect workers from asbestos
ST. LOUIS — Heirs are suing a number of corporations, citing alleged failure to protect and failure to warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
St. Charles County man alleges hospital, doctor failed to provide appropriate treatment for wife
ST. LOUIS — A St. Charles County man is suing a medical facility and its physician for wrongful death due to medical negligence.
Woman accuses McCormack Baron Management of gender discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing a management consultant company, citing alleged gender discrimination.
Former employee claims Amtrak failed to keep workplace safe
ST. LOUIS — A former board services/train attendant is suing a railroad corporation, citing alleged negligence in keeping workplace safe for employees.
Consumers allege Monsanto failed to disclose defects of Roundup
ST. LOUIS — Consumers are suing an herbicide maker, citing alleged design defects and failure to warn users of its harmful effects.
Medical technology manufacturer Bard accused of designing product with harmful defects
ST. LOUIS — Patients are suing a medical technology developer and manufacturer, citing alleged breach of warranty and design defect.
Missouri Court of Appeals upholds denial of workers' comp benefits to surviving spouse
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has upheld a finding from the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission that denied successor workers' compensation benefits to a surviving spouse.
St. Louis labor group trustees claim plumbing failed to pay contributions
ST. LOUIS — Trustees of a labor group are suing a drainage and plumbing services company, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Brothers accuse Dexter lawyer of legal malpractice
CAPE GIRARDEAU — Siblings are suing a lawyer, citing alleged breach of duty and legal malpractice.
New Approach Missouri claims Rolla library denied use of space due to group's political views
ST. LOUIS — A nonprofit organization that wants to legalize medical marijuana is suing a public library, citing alleged violation of civil rights.
Woman alleges Specified Credit Association misrepresented debt collection
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Maintenance supervisor claims Delta school district failed to pay overtime
ST. LOUIS — A maintenance supervisor is suing a Missouri public school, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
High court reverses medical malpractice verdict involving jury instruction
JEFFERSON CITY — A woman's medical malpractice case that was decided in favor of defendants at trial in Buchanan County Circuit Court has been reversed by the Missouri Supreme Court.
Tax assessments for St. Louis County landowners not discriminatory, court rules
JEFFERSON CITY — St. Louis County property owners who claimed their multi-county tax assessments were discriminatory have lost their appeal at the Missouri Supreme Court.