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Missouri court upholds $18.9M jury award in state contract dispute
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s judgment awarding $18.9 million to EngagePoint Inc., and HHS Technology Group Holdings LLC involving a contract dispute.
Missouri court affirms denial of Second Injury Fund liability in worker’s compensation appeal
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission’s decision denying a man's claim against the Second Injury Fund for permanent total disability benefits.
Americans for Prosperity launches new tax cuts campaign
JEFFERSON CITY — Americans for Prosperity has launched a $20 million nationwide campaign aimed at urging Congress to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a signature piece of President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policy.
FDA faces lawsuit over stringent regulation of umbilical cord tissue product
ST. LOUIS — Vitti Labs, a tissue bank with more than 20 years of experience providing human tissue products to healthcare professionals, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for imposing what the company describes as unnecessarily restrictive regulations on one of its products.
Court reverses judgment in Southeast Missouri State staircase fall case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling that granted summary judgment to the Board of Regents of Southeast Missouri State University in a premises liability and negligence lawsuit.
Missouri Supreme Court rules governor holds sole authority to fill St. Louis County prosecutor vacancy
ST. LOUIS — In a decisive legal ruling, the Missouri Supreme Court affirmed the circuit court’s judgment that Gov. Michael L. Parson has the exclusive authority to appoint a replacement for the position of St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney.
St. Louis education advocate sues school board over alleged First Amendment violations
ST. LOUIS — An advocate for educational equity in the St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) system, has filed a lawsuit against the St. Louis Board of Education, alleging violations of his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.
Court upholds judgment against professor in discrimination, retaliation case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals has affirmed a judgment in favor of Harris-Stowe State University and its governing body, the Board of Regents, in a case brought by a former professor.
Court of Appeals reverses trial court decision in injury case against Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District has reversed two trial court decisions in a case involving a 96-year-old woman who sustained severe injuries during a fall at Zion Travelers Missionary Baptist Church.
Court reverses decision denying expungement of conviction tied to marijuana possession
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District has overturned a circuit court ruling that denied the expungement of a conviction for unlawful use of a weapon involving marijuana possession.
Lawsuit alleges Ibotta fired senior executive for taking medical leave, violating FMLA, ADA
ST. LOUIS — A former senior executive of Ibotta has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of illegally discriminating against him after he took medical leave in 2023.
Missouri joins multistate lawsuit against major investment firms for anti-competitive practices
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced he has joined a coalition of 11 states in filing a lawsuit against three of the world’s largest investment firms—BlackRock, State Street Corporation and Vanguard Group.
Missouri Attorney General challenges federal loan for controversial Grain Belt Express project
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has called on the Biden administration to halt its $4.9 billion loan to the Grain Belt Express, a massive transmission line project that Bailey asserts will unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners.
Appellate court affirms jury award of $2.75M
ST. LOUIS — In a decision affirming a $2.75 million jury verdict, the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled against BNSF Railway Company in a negligence case brought under the Federal Employers' Liability Act.
Missouri Supreme Court suspends attorney indefinitely for professional misconduct
ST. LOUIS —In a disciplinary proceeding, the Missouri Supreme Court indefinitely suspended attorney Todd Agron from practicing law, with no eligibility for reinstatement for 12 months, citing serious ethical violations.
Freedom Principle MO criticizes proposed Gateway Card ID Program as misuse of taxpayer funds
ST. LOUIS — In St. Louis, the Freedom Principle MO, a pro-citizen advocacy group, has voiced strong opposition to a proposed city initiative aimed at introducing the Gateway Card ID program.
Court upholds liability waivers in volunteer horse injury case
KANSAS CITY — The Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's decision granting summary judgment in favor of two defendants in a lawsuit filed by a volunteer injured while working with a rescue horse in 2019.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey faces key challenge over abortion rights, Amendment 3
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is at the center of a pivotal legal battle over abortion rights following the narrow approval of Amendment 3 by Missouri voters in November.
Missouri sues St. Louis County over authority to appoint prosecuting attorney
JEFFERSON CITY — The State of Missouri, led by Gov. Michael L. Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey, has filed a lawsuit against St. Louis County and County Executive Dr. Sam Page to resolve a legal dispute over who has the authority to appoint the next St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney.
Hyatt held liable in $177M verdict for negligent supervision in sexual assault case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals-Eastern District ruled that Hyatt is liable for a jury award of $177 million in damages for a sexual assault that occurred in a St. Louis hotel in 2016.