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Missouri considers new tax laws for remote sellers
Lawmakers in Missouri are considering passing legislation which would enforce remote seller obligations in 2022.
Kansas City strives for gender equality, equal representation across ethnicities with move to ban salary history
Kansas City has passed an ordinance, barring employers from inquiring about their employers' salary histories, in the hopes of eradicating gender discrimination.
Missouri ranks 44 in lawsuit climate survey, AIM CEO says rating needs to improve
JEFFERSON CITY – According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform’s 2019 Lawsuit Climate Survey, Missouri’s ranking is improving – having moved up five places since 2017 – though it still remains 44th worst in the country.
Discrimination claim against Time Warner dismissed
KANSAS CITY – A Kansas City judge has dismissed a discrimination complaint between a former employee and Time Warner Cable.
Judge says vexatious refusal to pay claim against USAA Casualty can proceed despite $6,000 settlement offer
ST. LOUIS – An insurance company sued over allegations of vexatious refusal to pay an injured driver's underinsured motorist claim was denied its motion for summary judgment on the claim.
Judge tosses NextGear Capital's suit against bank over dealership notes but allows it to amend
ST. LOUIS – NextGear Capital's amended complaint in a breach of contract suit against a bank over financing to an automotive dealership has been dismissed.
Judge orders discrimination case against Oracle America to arbitration
ST. LOUIS – A former employee of a network computing infrastructure database solutions company must take his discrimination claim through arbitration, a federal judge has ruled.
Judge denies 'particularly harsh sanctions' against Life Insurance Co. of North America in disability benefit case
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has denied a motion for sanctions filed by a woman in her instant case against an insurance company in a dispute over disability benefits.
Court agrees with Secura Insurance that it does not owe injured driver underinsured motorist benefits
ST. LOUIS – An insurance company was granted summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by a client over underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage after a federal judge ruled the client was not entitled to recover the claim.
Civil justice reform advocates pleased with venue reform; Look to next session for asbestos, punitive damages reform
JEFFERSON CITY - While advocates of civil justice reform are pleased with Gov. Mike Parson's signature on a bill designed to stem a flood of out-of-state plaintiffs in Missouri courtrooms, they're aiming for more reforms in the next legislative session - limiting punitive damages and asbestos transparency, for instance.
Missouri Chamber VP says increased attorney ads 'definitely plays a role in Missouri being a lawsuit magnet'
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry commented on the connection between a substantial increase in trial attorney advertising in the St. Louis media market with the overall lawsuit culture of the state.
96 plaintiffs who live outside of Missouri dismissed from vaginal mesh injury case against Ethicon
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has dismissed nearly 100 plaintiffs in a case over injuries allegedly caused by a vaginal mesh medical device because the plaintiffs are not Missouri residents.
Former surgical technician who sued St. Luke's Hospital ordered to pay more than $1,500 in costs after suit's dismissal
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri recently ruled that a former surgical technician at St. Luke's Hospital whose suit against the hospital for allegedly violating the Family and Medical Leave Act was dismissed must pay more than $1,500 in costs to the hospital.
Court denies dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit against rapper Nelly
ST. LOUIS – A federal court has denied the dismissal of a suit against St. Louis rapper Nelly and his girlfriend filed by an English woman over allegations of sexual assault after a 2017 concert.
Uninsured motorist benefits suit against Safeco Insurance over I-270 collision will stay in federal court
ST. LOUIS – A lawsuit against a driver and an insurance company over uninsured motorist benefits and an allegation of negligence will stay in federal court.
PNC Financial Services Group's motion for summary judgment granted in wrongful discharge case
ST. LOUIS – A financial institution was granted summary judgment in a wrongful discharge claim filed by a former employee.
Judge dismisses some claims against Wright Medical Technology in suit over allegedly defective hip implant
ST. LOUIS – A man who filed a products liability lawsuit against the manufacturer of an allegedly defective hip implant has stated a viable cause of action on that claim, a federal judge has ruled.
Judge: PNC Bank has right to enforce note in defaulted loan case involving Saddler Residential Care Facility
ST. LOUIS – A federal court has ruled in favor of a financial institution in a suit over a loan in default.
Judge rules US Polymers-Accurez to produce documents in trade secrets case
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has ordered a company to produce records dating back a decade in a misappropriation of trade secrets case.
Associated Industries of Missouri in favor of punitive damage reform bill
JEFFERSON CITY – A bill was advanced on April 29 that will make fining defendants in cases of misconduct more difficult and is expected to be favorable to businesses.