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Woman's bid to transfer class action against collection service from Missouri to Michigan fails
A Missouri federal court ruled that a class action lawsuit against a St. Louis credit collection service will remain in the state.
Missouri federal court upholds lower court's denial of Harley-Davidson's effort to compel arbitration in dispute over motorcycle purchase
A Missouri federal court denied Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc.’s motion to compel arbitration in a lawsuit brought against it by Ernest Roberts.
Federal judge dismisses Missouri man's age discrimination lawsuit against Tinder
A popular dating app scored a victory when a federal court in Missouri granted its motion to dismiss a user’s class action complaint.
Associated Industries of Missouri head says it supports addressing litigation funding issues
JEFFERSON CITY – The state’s oldest business organization has expressed its support for reigning in the litigation finance industry.
Litigation funding industry should be regulated, says civil justice reform group
JEFFERSON CITY – The executive director of a nonprofit organization devoted to the passage of tort reform legislation in Missouri is advocating for the regulation of the litigation finance industry.
American Family Mutual awarded summary judgment in dispute over construction of grain facility
ST. LOUIS – American Family Mutual Insurance Co. S.I. was granted summary judgment in a breach of contract lawsuit.
Bus driver's discrimination suit against Greyhound over perceived sleep apnea remanded to state court
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White ordered a discrimination lawsuit remanded back to a lower court.
Attorney awarded summary judgment in legal malpractice suit
ST. LOUIS – An attorney was awarded a summary judgment in a legal malpractice lawsuit against him.
Judge issues order granting woman's motion to compel LINA to produce witness
ST. LOUIS – Judge Jean C. Hamilton of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri issued an order granting a woman’s motion to compel her insurance company to produce a Rule 30(b)(6) witness to testify as to its determination that she was disabled and eligible for long-term disability benefits.
Judge orders Fidelity Information to respond to post-judgment discovery
ST. LOUIS – A federal court sided with a woman in her efforts to compel a purported debt collection agency she successfully sued to respond to post-judgment discovery.
Judge orders dismissal of suit against Shade Tree Service, others over workers' comp claim
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division granted the defendants' motion to dismiss a tree trimming company employee’s workers’ compensation claim.
Judge awards attorneys roughly $10,000 each in case against Minnesota Life Insurance over policy
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Northern Division awarded attorney’s fees in an early 2018 lawsuit against Minnesota Life Insurance Co.
State Auto granted summary judgment, judge rules policyholders violated cooperation clause
KANSAS CITY – A federal judge sided with State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance Co. by granting its motion for summary judgment in a breach of contract lawsuit.
Judge tosses suit against Neale & Newman over unlawful collection practices allegation
KANSAS CITY – The Springfield law firm of Neale & Newman LLP obtained a federal court order in favor in its motion to dismiss a woman’s amended complaint against it over allegedly unlawful collection activities.
Federal court partially dismisses Esurance Property & Casualty's claim against motorist
JEFFERSON CITY – U.S. District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri handed down an order partially approving a motion to dismiss a case pitting a motorist against his insurer.