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Insurance company seeks declaratory judgment in Ferguson fee refund case
ST. LOUIS – A federal court is asked to decide if an insurance company has a duty to pay the legal defense costs for the city of Ferguson, which is accused of charging illegal fees.
Former conductor claims railroad fired him for seeking work injury treatment
A former freight railroad conductor has filed a lawsuit against a Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad Company Inc. after being injured on the job.
Honeywell faces fit-over goggles patent infringement claim
Honeywell International Inc. is facing a patent infringement lawsuit brought by a Missouri doctor who claims the company stole her idea for a google that can be worn comfortably over eyeglasses.
Cornell Roofing facing copyright infringement lawsuit over artist’s portfolio
Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Company is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by a Missouri artist who claims the company used his copyrighted portfolio depicting Kansas City’s downtown revitalization.
ACLU lawyers file suit after Independence school bans student from graduation after Craigslist prank
KANSAS CITY – Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri recently filed a lawsuit against the Independence School District after school officials banned a high school senior from graduation ceremonies for posting a Craigslist ad that listed his school for sale.
Springfield files federal suit against drug makers, distributors for alleged roles in opioid epidemic
SPRINGFIELD – The city of Springfield has filed a lawsuit in federal court against several drug companies and distributors who are accused of playing a role in the opioid crisis plaguing the city and the country.
Mo. Supreme Court: Commission can deny approval of post-award settlement in Workers' Comp case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – Missouri's state labor commission can refuse to approve a post-award settlement between Costco Wholesale and an employee who was injured on the job, the state Supreme Court has ruled.
Lawsuit claims coder fired for refusing to ignore improper billing
A Missouri medical center is facing a lawsuit brought by a former employee who is alleging wrongful discharge and unlawful retaliation after she reportedly tried to stop violations of the False Claims Act (FCA).
Lawsuit claims workers' rights violated after plant shutdown
A hospital system is facing a class action lawsuit brought by a former employee who claims it violated labor laws by not providing 60 days notice of termination as required by the Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
Insurance company asking for declaratory judgment in dog food bag design theft case
A federal judge will have to decide if an insurance company has a duty to pay the legal defense costs for a host of defendants accused of stealing the design for a puncture-proof bag.
TAMKO blames non-metallic materials processor for shingles damage
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- TAMKO Building Products is suing a roofing company to recover losses sustained from damage to its shingles.
Charter Communications seeks move ex-employee discrimination case to federal court
ST. LOUIS – Charter Communications LLC filed a notice May 11 to remove a former employee’s discrimination complaint from St. Charles County Circuit Court to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
SKU Foods faces a (Soozies) Doozy of a lawsuit
SKU Foods LLC is being sued in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri by an entrepreneur who alleges she was duped into selling her share of the Soozie’s Doozies cookie business.
Flooring company facing breach of contract suit in case involving Missouri store
A facilities management and maintenance company is suing a flooring company for damages related to repair work performed at a store in Fenton.
Woman claims Manhattan Project caused her cancer
A Florissant woman has filed a lawsuit against a biopharmaceutical company and chemical-producing corporation for alleged negligence related to the disposal of “hazardous, toxic, and radioactive materials” near residential neighborhoods in St. Louis County.
Lawsuit filed by mother of inmate who was beaten to death
The mother of an Algoa Correctional Center inmate who was assaulted while in custody and later died of his injuries has filed a lawsuit against jail officials.
Racist text messages, Facebook posts featured in discrimination lawsuit against restaurant
A Missouri restaurant owner is facing a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee.
Russell Stover Chocolates seeks to move discrimination case to federal court
Russell Stover Chocolates has filed a notice to move a discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee from Jackson County Circuit Court to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Woman claims Schneider National Carriers driver crossed into her lane
SPRINGFIELD -- Schneider National Carriers Inc. is facing legal action from driver a who claims she was injured in a wreck.
Former Kraft Heinz processing plant worker alleges racial discrimination at Kirksville facility
ST. LOUIS -- Kraft Heinz Food Co. LLC is being sued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri by a former employee, who alleges racial discrimination at its Kirksville processing plant.