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AG announces disbursement of sham Disabled Police and Sheriffs Foundation cash, but fraction of total raised
JEFFERSON CITY – A law enforcement charity has welcomed an infusion of monies following the shuttering of a sham fundraising operation.
Lawsuit led by Kansas City firms challenges rule that forces sellers to pay commission to agents of buyers
KANSAS CITY – Commission costs for sellers of homes are much higher than other countries because the market in the United States is "warped" by the rule that forces them to pay fees to agents of the buyers, according to an attorney who has filed a class action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors.
University of Missouri dodges false marketing claim over knee surgery, plaintiffs pondering appeal
COLUMBIA – Knee surgery patients claiming the University of Missouri violated the state's misleading marketing statutes are considering an appeal after a judge dismissed a claim against the institution.
Missouri joins suit alleging generic drug price fixing; AG's office says state 'damaged by this'
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri residents were undoubtedly affected by the alleged price fixing of generic drugs and medications by manufacturers and their senior employees, according to the attorney general's office.
Legislature votes to limit local regulation over concentrated animal feeding operations
JEFFERSON CITY – Local communities will no longer have control over policing the activities of large scale farming operations under a bill passed by the Missouri House May 14 and sent to Gov. Michael L. Parson.
Judges overseeing giant Roundup verdicts have been 'derelict in their duty,' law prof says
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Following the more than $2 billion awarded to a California couple who claimed the use of Monsanto's Roundup weed killer caused their cancer, one legal expert is arguing that the judges presiding over the cases were "derelict in their duty" for not granting summary judgment against the plaintiffs.
Following extensive senate filibuster, legislation for GM tax credit, workforce development plan passes
JEFFERSON CITY – Debate, and filibustering, continued Tuesday in the Missouri Senate on a bill aimed at delivering tax credits to General Motors but linked to a workforce development plan championed by Gov. Mike Parson and Senate leadership.
Missouri asbestos claim reform bill moving forward, but supporters not sure if will pass all hurdles
Proposed legislation aimed at reforming the way asbestos civil actions are dealt with in Missouri courts is moving forward and is scheduled to be debated in the Senate on Tuesday.
Judge denies motion to dismiss children's case against company over lead smelting plant in Peru
ST. LOUIS – Hundreds of Peruvian children claiming they suffered injuries caused by the release of toxic substances from a lead smelting plant in the country can sue in federal court in Missouri.
Livestock farmers fight back over claims plant-based rivals want to destroy industry
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri farmers are fighting back against what they claim are attacks by the growing industry producing plant-substitutes for traditional meat.
House moves forward limiting private company's ability to be granted eminent domain for Grain Belt Express
JEFFERSON CITY – Proposed legislation limiting the ability of private companies to be granted the power of eminent domain has passed one hurdle with a vote in Missouri's House.
Court rules that man was not maliciously prosecuted in 2013
A man who spent three years in prison after being convicted of the armed robbery of a woman has failed in his suit for malicious prosecution against the city of St. Louis, individual police officers and the police board.
Federal judge tells parties to work out agreement in dispute over stock or case will go to trial
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri recently said two parties involved in a dispute over stock need a "meeting of the minds" or the case will go to trial.
Judge says complex insurance action involving White Knight Diner 'completely unmanageable,' case dismissed
ST. LOUIS – A complex action centered on an insurance settlement and involving multiple unrelated plaintiffs and defendants has been dismissed by a federal court.
Bankruptcy court told to revisit award of attorney fees to Peabody Energy
ST. LOUIS - A court must revisit its order granting more than $400,000 in attorney fees and expenses to a company that declared bankruptcy.
Judge denies class certification in engineers' overtime suit against Tech Mahindra
ST. LOUIS - Employees of an information technology company have been denied class action certification in a lawsuit over alleged non-payment of overtime.
Environmental group granted standing in action against power plant owner
ST. LOUIS - An environmental group has been granted the right to act on behalf of four of its members in an action against the owners of a coal-fired power plant on the Mississippi River.
Judge denies motion to extend time for depositions in peach farmer's dicamba suit
CAPE GIRARDEAU – Monsanto Co. and BASF Corp. were denied an extension of time to take depositions from plaintiff experts by the U.S. district judge overseeing multi-district litigation in eastern Missouri.
Court rules CN Genetic Partners cannot file disclosures under seal in suit over sperm purchase
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has denied two companies' motions to file disclosures of organizational interests under seal in a case over the purchase of sperm.
Pilot fails in claims against APA union over collection of fees and dues on cash bonuses
ST. LOUIS - An airline pilot has failed in a claim against his association for collecting a one percent fee on cash bonuses to employees of American Airlines.