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Missouri Insurance Coalition director: Groups recognize consumer lawsuit lending 'preys upon the vulnerable'
JEFFERSON CITY – Consumer lawsuit lending lacks regulation and transparency, according to the director of a watchdog group.
Business group hopes Bayer gets fair shake in upcoming Roundup trial; Also fighting Calif. Prop 65
JEFFERSON CITY – Associated Industries of Missouri (AIM) President Ray McCarty believes the facts and data in any cases alleging harm from the use of herbicide ingredient glyphosate should be closely examined and given weight no matter where those cases are tried.
National Right to Work Foundation president says nothing 'surprising,' 'new' about suit against Teamsters Local 610
ST. LOUIS – Union officials have used the power given them by the federal government in the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935 to coerce and intimidate employees across the nation, according to the president of a nonprofit organization that focuses on legal action against labor organizations.
St. Louis paramedic files complaint against Teamsters Local 610 challenging union dues
ST. LOUIS – The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation (NRTW) is representing a St. Louis-area paramedic who claims the Teamsters Local 610 violated the National Labor Relation Act during his employment.
Anti-bullying policies at heart of suit against Hallsville schools regarding teen's death, attorney says
The mother of a teenager who committed suicide because of bulling recently filed a wrongful suit against Hallsville R-IV School District alleging the school district failed to provide safe learning environment.
St. Louis Housing Authority surprised by state suit over conditions at residential complex
The St. Louis Housing Authority's executive director recently said that Attorney General Josh Hawley’s recent lawsuit against the agency over conditions at the Clinton-Peabody Housing Complex was unexpected.
Attorney sees lawyers' role in judge selection process as helping fuel rise in lawsuits in 'Sue Me State'
ST. LOUIS – An attorney for the Competitive Enterprise Institute said the significant rise in statewide lawsuits is because of the close connection between lawyers and judges.
New legal analysis calls Missouri the 'Sue Me State'
From pro-tort courts to record-setting verdicts, one legal expert says Missouri is fast becoming "the Sue Me State."
Associated Industries of Missouri pushing for tort reform
Associated Industries of Missouri President and CEO Ray McCarty believes that present tort form abuse in Missouri has snowballed with large judgments awarded to plaintiffs with little or no connection to Missouri. He says it has led to an explosion of cases adjudicated by judges and juries who may not share the same values as the claimant.
McCaskill introduces plan for better duck boat safety on U.S. Senate floor
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) has announced she is drafting legislation regarding the safety of duck boats.
Lawsuit over a professor's right to have a firearm on Missouri University's campus remains unanswered
A law professor sued Missouri University (MU) after he allegedly was barred from keeping a firearm in his vehicle. Three years later, the case is unresolved.
Court grants Atkins Nutritionals' motion for summary judgment regarding labeling on two of five diet bars
Atkins Nutritionals, which makes weight control nutrition products, was partially successful in its motion for summary judgment in a case alleging false labeling on its diet bars.
Judge tosses suit against Frontenac filed by The Grove Assisted Living over failure to state a claim
ST. LOUIS – An Eastern District of Missouri judge has dismissed a case against a local municipality brought on by a senior living home.
Mallinckrodt ordered to produce documents in case
ST. LOUIS – An Eastern District of Missouri judge ordered a pharmaceutical company to produce documents.
Judge grants summary judgment in favor of St. Louis in former employee's religious discrimination suit
ST. LOUIS – An Eastern District of Missouri Judge has granted two motions for summary judgment in a religious discrimination case filed by a St. Louis worker.
Man alleges collision with Golden Eagle Spotting Co. driver left vehicle undrivable
ST. LOUIS – A driver is seeking damages from a Hannibal company and a St. Clair County, Illinois man over a collision in St. Louis.
Precedent cases prove no breach of duty in workplace safety, says judge
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld summary judgments granted in two cases of workers attempting to sue their co-workers over allegations of breach of workplace safety.
Express Scripts motion to dismiss monopoly case granted
ST LOUIS – A U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri judge has dismissed a case against a pharmacy over allegations of breach of contract and violation of the Sherman Act.
Settlement reached in wrongful death suit against Truman Memorial VA Hospital
KANSAS CTY — Though a Missouri veteran's hospital won't admit to a wrongful death complaint, it has settled with the decedent's estate, according to a Western District of Missouri magistrate's order.
Three nominees up for St. Louis County Circuit Court seat
CLAYTON— After interviewing 29 associate circuit judge candidates, the 21st Circuit Judicial Commission has given three names to Gov. Eric Greitens for consideration to fill retiring Judge Dennis Smith’s seat on the St. Louis County bench.