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Missouri Supreme Court retransfers Saline County Assessor’s appeal to Court of Appeals
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court ruled it does not have jurisdiction over an appeal brought by the Saline County assessor against the Saline County Commission, commissioners and collector.
Federal court dismisses Missouri man's $10M lawsuit against Walmart due to lack of jurisdiction
ST. LOUIS — A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Missouri resident against Walmart Claims Services, citing a lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds drug conviction after traffic stop, canine search
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man who was found guilty of possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia after a contentious traffic stop and vehicle search.
Missouri Court of Appeals reverses circuit court ruling on marijuana sales tax dispute
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of Robust Missouri Dispensary 3 overturning a circuit court decision that allowed St. Louis and St. Charles Counties to impose additional retail sales taxes on marijuana dispensaries operating within incorporated areas of the counties.
Court dismisses market's claim challenging 'aldermanic courtesy' practice in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a circuit court decision dismissing Double AA Market's case against St. Louis.
Missouri Court of Appeals upholds default judgment against Root Insurance in claim denial case
ST. LOUIS — The Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's decision to deny Root Insurance Company's motion to set aside a default judgment award.
Court strikes down Biden Administration’s "parole in place" rule
JEFFERSON CITY — In a significant legal victory, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside officials from 16 other states, successfully challenged the Biden-Harris Administration's "parole in place" (PIP) rule.
Court sides with lower court in appeal of Academy Sports + Outdoors case
ST. LOUIS — A couple appealed the dismissal of their negligence lawsuit against Academy Sports + Outdoors and an employee after a Jackson County court ruled the case was barred under the federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
Appeals court partially overturns cable contract ruling on exclusivity clause compliance with FCC order
ST. LOUIS — In a recent decision, the Missouri Court of Appeals-Eastern District ruled on a long-standing dispute between Charter Communications and Mobile National Development Co. regarding an exclusive cable service agreement.
Bailey calls for California to end biofuels amendment
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called on California regulators to halt a proposed amendment he claims will damage Missouri's agricultural and biofuels industries.
Missouri sees majority of offices taken by Republicans
JEFFERSON CITY — With all precincts reported, Republicans have won the majority of federal, state and local offices.
St. Louis utility worker files discrimination suit alleging racial harassment, retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A Black utility worker for St. Louis has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging racial discrimination, workplace harassment and retaliation.
Consumers sue Waiakea, Sam's over claims of contaminated bottled water
ST. LOUIS — Two Missouri residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against Waiakea Bottling, Waiakea Inc. and Sam’s Club, alleging that Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water was contaminated and caused significant health issues.
Missouri appeals court upholds settlement division in workers' comp dispute
ST. LOUIS — In a recent ruling, the Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s decision in a dispute between two former employees and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, over a workers' compensation subrogation lien.
Former faculty union leader sues St. Louis Community College alleging retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A former faculty member and union leader at St. Louis Community College, has filed a lawsuit against the college and three senior administrators, alleging retaliation, discrimination and violations of her constitutional rights.
Appeals court upholds dismissals in discrimination cases against St. Louis Public Schools
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals recently upheld trial court decisions in two separate but similar cases involving claims of race and age discrimination against St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) filed by former employees
Munro aims to refocus AG's office on transparency, individual rights
JEFFERSON CITY — Ryan Munro, the Libertarian candidate for Missouri attorney general, envisions a fresh approach to the role, aiming to shift its focus back to the needs of individual Missourians and small businesses.
Gross pledges overhaul of AG's office if elected
ST. LOUIS — Elad Gross, the Democratic candidate for Missouri’s Attorney General, promises a hands-on approach to the office, citing his experience as a former Assistant Attorney General if elected.
Missouri business owners rally behind ballot initiative to raise minimum wage, implement paid sick leave
ST. LOUIS — As early voting kicks off in Missouri, a broad coalition of business owners is standing firmly behind a ballot initiative that aims to raise the minimum wage and establish paid sick leave for workers.
Boeing employee sues over hostile work environment, retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A Boeing employee in St. Louis filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination after allegedly enduring years of inappropriate behavior and unaddressed complaints at the company.