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Class-action lawsuit alleges Charter Communications misused employee 401(k) funds
ST. LOUIS — A new class action lawsuit accuses Charter Communications of violating federal law by improperly handling funds in its employee 401(k) plan, potentially costing participants millions of dollars in lost benefits.
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Court overturns ruling denying unemployment benefits to attorney
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Charter Communications faces ERISA class action over 401(k) plan mismanagement
ST. LOUIS — Charter Communications is facing a class-action lawsuit from employees who allege the company breached its fiduciary duties by misusing retirement plan assets.
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Changes from 2023 didn't take Roundup plaintiffs' 'shaky' causation experts
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Experts once called "shaky" by the federal judge hearing thousands of Roundup cases can continue to testify, as the latest wave of plaintiffs make their way through a multidistrict litigation proceeding.
Think non-citizens are barred from voting in elections in Missouri? Think again. Under current law, certain Missouri cities could change their voting laws to allow non-citizens the right to vote in local elections, for things like school boards, city councils, and even local tax referenda.
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Woman says defective port caused injuries
A Missouri woman says a defective medical port caused her injuries.
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Widow sues following man's death in road construction accident
A widow is blaming a company that makes road construction equipment for her husband's death.
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Woman says she was fired after complaining of coworker sexually harassing her
A woman says she was sexually harassed by a coworker at a marijuana cultivation center.
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Class action claims AT&T violated customers' privacy rights with data breach
AT&T Inc. is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the company failed to secure and safeguard the personally identifiable information of more than 70 million customers.
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Carjacking, lost AirPods result in federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit has been filed against St. Louis County and Detective Joseph Percich, accusing them of civil rights violations and a state law Sunshine Act violation.
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Family blames canoe rental for man's death
The estate of a man has sued a resort and rental company blaming it for a fatal canoeing accident.
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Union says BNSF Railway has violated Railway Labor Act
A union for rail workers says BNSF Railway has violated the federal Railway Labor Act.
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Prospective employee accuses Love's Travel Stops of racial discrimination
A Black man claims he was passed over for a job with Love's Travel Stops because of his race.
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Parents claim K.C. charter school isn't providing thorough education
Parents of a student claim a Kansas City charter school isn't providing a thorough education for their child.
'Junk science:' SF federal judge tosses expert analysis often cited to support Roundup cancer lawsuits
Northern California District Judge Vince Chhabria said "peer review" wasn't enough to persuade him to allow lawyers to use an oft-cited analysis of other studies, which the judge said was pocked by "glaring" flaws, to back their claims that a South Carolina man's lymphoma was caused by using Roundup
Bailey sues Media Matters for refusing to cooperate with investigation
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken decisive action against Media Matters, filing a lawsuit to compel the nonprofit to disclose documents pertaining to his investigation into alleged fraudulent activities.
Bailey accuses Florida realty company of deceptive practices
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a petition for a permanent injunction against MV Realty alleging deceptive practices.
San Diego judge slashes 90% off $332M verdict awarded to man in Roundup trial
The judge said $325 million in punitive damages was excessive, compared to the $7 million in compensatory damages the jury awarded plaintiff Mike Dennis. The judge cut punitive damages to $21 million. Monsanto still plans to appeal
Lawsuit says too many ingredients in Walmart's peaches
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) - Walmart faces a class action lawsuit for including ingredients other than juice and peaches in its containers of the fruit.
Bailey joins fellow GOP AGs investigating Fauci’s COVID-19 response
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Missouri Attorney General concludes trial against China over COVID-19
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has concluded his legal battle against China, seeking to hold the nation accountable for the spread of COVID-19.
AG warns Chiefs fans of Super Bowl ticket scams
JEFFERSON CITY — As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey urges football fans to stay vigilant when purchasing tickets.
Missouri Attorney General introduces groundbreaking regulation to protect free speech
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has unveiled a groundbreaking regulation to safeguard free speech and give consumers greater control over social media platforms.
Americans for Prosperity launches new tax cuts campaign
JEFFERSON CITY — Americans for Prosperity has launched a $20 million nationwide campaign aimed at urging Congress to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a signature piece of President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policy.
Missouri Supreme Court suspends attorney indefinitely for professional misconduct
ST. LOUIS —In a disciplinary proceeding, the Missouri Supreme Court indefinitely suspended attorney Todd Agron from practicing law, with no eligibility for reinstatement for 12 months, citing serious ethical violations.
Citizen-only voting amendments victorious in all eight states they were on ballot
Constitutional amendments to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections passed in all eight states they appeared on the ballot.
NFIB praises measures to benefit small business advancing from Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — NFIB Missouri State Director Brad Jones is hopeful about several pro-small business measures currently before the state Legislature.
Talc lawyers fighting J&J's $9B plan get to grill lawyer holding 1,500 key votes
HOUSTON - A court-ordered deposition of a lawyer next week should produce plenty of fireworks, as he explains why 1,500 of his clients suing Johnson & Johnson changed their minds on whether to accept the company's massive settlement proposal.
Jury decides asbestos in Ford brake drums caused man’s mesothelioma, awards $20 million
On Thursday a jury decided that Ford brake drums containing asbestos caused a man to develop mesothelioma 53 years later and awarded William Trokey and his wife Kathy $10 million each.
Court overturns ruling denying unemployment benefits to attorney
ST. LOUIS — An appeals court has reversed a decision by the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, ruling that a former associate attorney is entitled to unemployment benefits after her termination from Hale Robinson and Robinson LLC.
Charter Communications faces ERISA class action over 401(k) plan mismanagement
ST. LOUIS — Charter Communications is facing a class-action lawsuit from employees who allege the company breached its fiduciary duties by misusing retirement plan assets.
Abbott CEO on baby formula litigation: 'a public health crisis' would ensue if 'standard of care' formulas are no longer available in NICUs
Abbott Labs CEO Robert Ford said during a recent interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" that ongoing litigation could negatively impact public health.
Boone County prosecutor suspended over inappropriate texts with women linked to his cases
Missouri Supreme Court suspended H Morley Swingle for three years for violating Missouri’s Rules of Professional Conduct