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Woman sues Pfizer over alleged Depo-Provera brain tumor risks
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri woman has filed a lawsuit against Pfizer, claiming the pharmaceutical giant failed to warn patients about the risk of developing brain tumors linked to its contraceptive injection, Depo-Provera.
Court upholds jury verdict against Monsanto in failure to warn case
ST. LOUIS — A state appellate court has upheld a jury verdict against agribusiness giant Monsanto, rejecting the company’s argument that federal law preempts the plaintiff’s failure-to-warn claim.
Class-action lawsuit alleges Charter Communications misused employee 401(k) funds
ST. LOUIS — A new class action lawsuit accuses Charter Communications of violating federal law by improperly handling funds in its employee 401(k) plan, potentially costing participants millions of dollars in lost benefits.
Court rejects man's appeal in murder case over jury selection violation
ST. LOUIS — A man has lost his appeal following his conviction for second-degree murder after he questioned the jury selection process.
Court overturns ruling denying unemployment benefits to attorney
ST. LOUIS — An appeals court has reversed a decision by the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, ruling that a former associate attorney is entitled to unemployment benefits after her termination from Hale Robinson and Robinson LLC.
Charter Communications faces ERISA class action over 401(k) plan mismanagement
ST. LOUIS — Charter Communications is facing a class-action lawsuit from employees who allege the company breached its fiduciary duties by misusing retirement plan assets.
Missouri contractor indicted for alleged fraud, financial exploitation of elderly
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County grand jury has indicted a 38-year-old man on multiple felony charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud consumers through his contracting businesses, All in One Contracting and JCB Construction Service.
Missouri Attorney General sues Jackson County over counseling ordinance, citing First Amendment violations
KANSAS CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Jackson County, challenging a recently enacted ordinance that he claims infringes on the First Amendment rights of licensed counselors and limits the therapy options available to children seeking guidance on gender identity and sexual orientation.
St. Louis security officers sue employer over unpaid overtime
ST. LOUIS — Two security officers have filed a lawsuit against The City’s Finest (TCF), a Missouri-based security company and its owner alleging violations of state and federal labor laws.
Missouri woman sues hotel chain, alleges years of sex trafficking
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri woman has filed a lawsuit against Intown Suites Management and SLAM Properties Management alleging that she was trafficked for sex at the Intown Suites Hazelwood hotel over a period of several years, beginning when she was a minor.
Missouri appeals court overturns unemployment ruling in McDonald’s case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, has reversed a decision by the state’s Labor and Industrial Relations Commission that granted unemployment benefits to a former McDonald’s employee.
Court upholds St. Louis decision to withhold records based on formatting issue
ST. LOUIS — In a case testing the limits of Missouri’s Sunshine Law, the Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld a trial court ruling in favor of the city of St. Louis, which denied a request for public records due to a dispute over the requested file format.
Court rejects Branson’s Nantucket appeal in lawsuit against attorneys
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Branson’s Nantucket against two attorneys and their law firms, rejecting claims of tortious interference and civil conspiracy.
Court upholds dismissal of negligence claim against Missouri church
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appeals court has reaffirmed its decision to dismiss a negligence lawsuit against the First Baptist Church of Pierce City (FBC) related to sexual assaults that occurred during its youth ministry program.
Missouri Attorney General concludes trial against China over COVID-19
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has concluded his legal battle against China, seeking to hold the nation accountable for the spread of COVID-19.
AG warns Chiefs fans of Super Bowl ticket scams
JEFFERSON CITY — As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl on Feb. 9, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey urges football fans to stay vigilant when purchasing tickets.
Missouri Attorney General secures convictions for fraud, more than $60,000 restitution for victims
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office has secured convictions against the owner of Fresh Start Credit Services for three felony counts of deceptive business practices and two felony counts of securities fraud.
Teacher files lawsuit alleging toxic environment, wrongful termination at KIPP Kansas City
KANSAS CITY — A Grandview woman and former teacher is suing KIPP Kansas City, alleging that she was sexually harassed during her employment.
Missouri Attorney General introduces groundbreaking regulation to protect free speech
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has unveiled a groundbreaking regulation to safeguard free speech and give consumers greater control over social media platforms.
Court upholds denial of Specific Performance in real estate dispute
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals affirmed a circuit court decision denying specific performance of a real estate contract and awarding attorney’s fees to the prevailing party.