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Judge rules former employee fails to show link to disability in dismissal
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Packsize LLC filed by a former employee.
Smithfield says it properly cares for workers during COVID-19, in response to lawsuit
ST. LOUIS – A Smithfield Foods official said the company is doing everything it can to protect its workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, calling a newly filed lawsuit frivolous.
Associated Industries supports Parson's reopening plan
ST. LOUIS — The Associated Industries of Missouri (AIMO) agrees with Gov. Mike Parson's reopening plan for the state.
New opioid lawsuit filed by Missouri hospitals seeks to recover costs
SPRINGFIELD — Twelve Missouri hospitals filed a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors for the costs they suffered while treating opioid-addicted patients that were not reimbursed.
Judge rules insurer doesn't owe Post pre-tender defense costs in sugary-cereal lawsuit
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge granted a motion for partial summary judgment in a case alleging an insurance company refused to represent it in a lawsuit.
Judge lets claim against diner's insurance company move forward
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge allowed White Knight Diner's complaint against its insurance company for allegedly making a settlement without its knowledge to move forward.
Judge dismisses federal rights violation claims against law firm
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge dismissed claims made by a Perrysville, Mo., woman that several of her constitutionally protected federal rights were allegedly violated by a law firm's employees.
Judge dismisses class action complaint against lawsuit lender Oasis Financial; Plaintiffs alleged 100% and 72% interest on loans
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit over high interest rates against Oasis Financial, finding that the class members failed to state a claim for relief.
Judge sides with insurance company in case involving apartment complex fire
ST. LOUIS – A federal magistrate judge awarded summary judgment to the plaintiff in a case involving fire damage to an apartment complex.
Judge dismisses VA worker's claim of harassment over work-related disabilities
ST. LOUIS – A woman's claim that Veterans Affairs failed to accommodate her after she developed work-related disabilities was thrown out in federal court on Feb. 30.
Business leader says tort reform will be a top issue in next year's legislative session
ST. LOUIS – The Associated Industries of Missouri (AIMO) hasn't officially set its legislative priorities for the next legislative session, but there are several bills from the previous session it wants to pursue.
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Dellwood woman sues police officer over allegations First Amendment rights were violated when he took cellphone
ST. LOUIS – A Dellwood woman is suing a police officer over allegations her First Amendment rights were violated when he confiscated her cellphone when she was videoing an arrest.
Good Food Institute will appeal ruling by federal judge on fake meat law
KANSAS CITY – The Good Food Institute plans to appeal a ruling made by a federal judge earlier this month who refused to block a Missouri law that would ban companies from labeling products that were plant-based or meat substitutes as meat.
Judge declines to block state's fake meat law, Missouri Farm Bureau supports proper labeling for products
JEFFERSON CITY – A federal judge earlier this month refused to strike down a Missouri law that would ban companies from labeling products that were plant-based or meat substitutes as meat.
St. Louis airport continues to monitor legislation that would label chemical in firefighting foam as toxic
ST. LOUIS – Airports around the country are watching Washington, D.C. to see if Congress will regulate per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are chemicals used in firefighting foam.
Cosmos Granite suit claims River City Granite failed to pay more than $300,000 for goods
ST. LOUIS – Cosmos Granite (Central) LLC recently filed a lawsuit against River City Granite & Stone Works for failing to pay more than $300,000.
Woman's suit against C.R. Bard, Davol claims she suffered injuries from defective hernia mesh product
ST. LOUIS – A woman recently filed suit against C.R. Bard and Davol Inc. claiming she suffered injuries from a hernia mesh product they manufactured.
U.S. Supreme Court's union ruling won't have a huge impact in Missouri
The Show-Me Institute says the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) won't have a huge impact in Missouri because the state already doesn't allow agency fees to be taken from employees' salaries.
Pharmacy First alleges Express Scripts is suppressing competition
A pharmacy services administrative organization (PSAO) is suing Express Scripts Inc. alleging it is suppressing competition in pharmacy markets.
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8th Circuit partially affirms judgment in case of deputy clerk who alleged voting led to termination
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed a judgment in a case of a woman who alleged she lost her job because she voted on a Republican primary ticket instead of a Democratic one.