Asbestos
KCIC issues 2023 asbestos litigation report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An analysis done by Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm KCIC found that asbestos filings were up by 2.4% in 2023 over the previous year.
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Mo. attorney sues St. Louis County exec to help seniors get tax break
State AG
AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes.
Legislation
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.
With little time remaining, I am urging Missouri’s business community to take a closer look at the Inflation Reduction Act currently being rushed through Congress.
Federal Court
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.
Federal Court
Union says BNSF Railway has violated Railway Labor Act
A union for rail workers says BNSF Railway has violated the federal Railway Labor Act.
Federal Court
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.
Federal Court
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.
Federal Court
Three K.C. women say Chapter 84 is unconstitutional
Three Kansas City women have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Michael Parson, Attorney General Andrew Bailey and others alleging a law governing large police departments in Missouri is unconstitutional.
Federal Court
Estate blames nursing home for women's death from pressure sores
The estate of a woman says she died from an avoidable pressure ulcer and infection while living in a nursing home.
Federal Court
Black employee files racial discrimination lawsuit against Walmart
A Black employee has filed a racial discrimination and wrongful terminatoin lawsuit against Walmart.
Federal Court
Woman says she was fired after taking two days off to attend funeral
A former employee says she was fired by Skills Unlimited after she took two day off from work to attend a funeral.
Federal Court
Estate says nursing home allowed woman to die from pressure ulcer, infection
A woman says her mother died because of negligence on the part of a nursing home.
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.
Missouri AG accuses Planned Parenthood of helping minors cross state border for abortions
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey took a significant step last week, filing a lawsuit against a Planned Parenthood organization affiliate and alleging it violated state laws.
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.
Missouri joins lawsuit against EPA over emissions standards
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri recently joined a coalition of 25 states suing the Environmental Protection Agency claiming the agency exceeded its authority by requiring state emissions compliance plans.
Bailey gets court order forcing Planned Parenthood to hand over documents
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has succeeded in three separate court battles against clinics across the state regarding gender transition interventions on children and forcing them to comply with investigations.
Mo. attorney sues St. Louis County exec to help seniors get tax break
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri attorney has filed a lawsuit against St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and others, claiming he negligently implemented the Senior Property Tax Freeze program.
Missouri AG calls Biden's latest student loan plan 'illegal'
ST LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced his participation in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden for his most recent loan "cancelation" plan.
Missouri AG wants Biden to use funds to build border wall
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge in Texas ruled that the Biden Administration must use congressionally appropriated funds on the southern border wall.
Realtors to pay $418M to end home seller commission class action; Big changes coming to home sale process
Lawyers who brought the lawsuits could be in for a big payday, as well, potentially claiming $140 million from the deal, plus $69 million from earlier settlements with large real estate brokerages facing similar claims of alleged collusion to boost real estate agent commissions
OCDC complains Ashcroft's criticism of appeals court in media interview violates Bar rule
A purported bar complaint against Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft for what appears to be his critique of an appeals court ruling lacks allegations he violated a rule that lawyers shall not impugn the integrity of judges, according to the Republican candidate for governor.
Senate candidate announces plans, details about new party
ST. LOUIS — U.S. Senate Candidate Jared Young has responded to Missouri voters' rejection of the broken two-party system by unveiling a new party — the Better Party.
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.
KCIC issues 2023 asbestos litigation report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An analysis done by Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm KCIC found that asbestos filings were up by 2.4% in 2023 over the previous year.
Woman recounts pain of watching husband with mesothelioma in asbestos exposure trial
Kathy Trokey told a St. Louis courtroom what it felt like to watch her husband Bill suffer with mesothelioma in a trial to decide if his work on Ford autos replacing brake drums with asbestos in the 1960’s caused him to develop the deadly cancer of the lungs 53 years later.
After three initial losses, Roundup manufacturers get their first win in Philly courtroom
PHILADELPHIA – For the very first time in Philadelphia, a jury has unanimously found in favor of the manufacturers of weed killer product Roundup, in the latest case to go to trial over allegations that product causes cancer in its users.
Union says BNSF Railway has violated Railway Labor Act
A union for rail workers says BNSF Railway has violated the federal Railway Labor Act.
Attorney general warns school district not to intimidate board members
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent a letter to the Wentzville School District ordering them to immediately halt any actions aimed at intimidating or punishing school board members who acted as whistleblowers to alleged unlawful conduct.
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