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Appellate court affirms decision upholding sovereign immunity
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss an amended petition upholding the Missouri Veterans' Home's sovereign immunity from a lawsuit.
Federal court grants motion to dismiss several claims in asbestos suit
ST. LOUIS — A federal court in Missouri granted a motion to dismiss pertaining to several claims in an asbestos case against Johnson & Johnson and PTI Union.
Federal appellate court sides with Biden Administration on Missouri gun law
ST. LOUIS — A federal appeals court sided with the Biden Administration, declaring several gun laws invalid.
Appeals court partially affirms lower court decision in railroad case
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals partially affirmed a lower court decision, finding that the Kansas City Southern Railway Company was not entitled to a contributory negligence defense.
Federal judge dismisses case filed by man who was committed to psych facility
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge in Missouri granted a motion to dismiss a case involving a man who claimed he was forcibly medicated during his time in a psychiatric facility.
Federal judge issues ruling partially granting summary judgment in transgender employee discrimination case
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge partially granted a motion for summary judgment in a case involving a transgender woman who sued the Department of Veterans Affairs for alleged sex discrimination.
Appellate court affirms lower court decision in construction company case
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appellate court affirmed a trial court's judgment, holding that the trial court acted within its discretion in striking the appellant's pleadings due to its repeated noncompliance with discovery orders and that the issue regarding the show-cause hearing was not preserved for review.
Appellate court rules woman breached fiduciary duty by ousting siblings from inheritance
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a trial court’s decision on several points, affirming that an appellant had breached her fiduciary duties and that the siblings were entitled to the damages and remedies awarded.
Appeals court rules on Hyundai arbitration cases
ST. LOUIS — The Eastern District of the Missouri Court of Appeals ruled in two separate cases involving Hyundai Motor America and arbitration claims.
8th Circuit sides with Bailey, blocks student loan scheme
JEFFERSON CITY — The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a court order secured by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, which blocks the Biden Administration's "SAVE" Plan for student loan forgiveness.
Bailey announces roll back on unlawful property tax assessments
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that the State Tax Commission has issued an order to roll back the 2023 property tax assessments in Jackson County.
Mo. appeals court reverses, remands aircraft mechanic case
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri appeals court reversed and remanded a case involving the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and a man who was injured during his more than 40 years as an aircraft mechanic.
Eighth Circuit issues T-Mobile customer data security breach litigation ruling on attorneys fees
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed a fee award decision in a case involving T-Mobile, finding that a lower court had not adequately justified a high multiplier and had potentially overstepped by awarding a sum that might be deemed excessive given the case's scope and duration.
FTC, CarShield agree to stipulated order on alleged deceptive marketing practices
ST. LOUIS — The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint seeking a permanent injunction in federal court against American Auto Shield and CarShield alleging deceptive marketing practices and the parties agreed to a stipulated order.
AG launches probe into gym allowing biological males into women's locker room
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is investigating a gym in Ellisville after complaints were made that biological males have been allowed in the women's locker room.
Appeals court reverses, remands legal malpractice case
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District partially reversed a legal malpractice case, finding that a 2020 case was timely filed.
AG continues probe into nonprofit with alleged ties to China
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced he has expanded an investigation into the Chinese Service Center in St. Louis to make sure it complies with state law.
Checkwashing case heads back to state court
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District reversed a lower court's order and judgment, ruling that the lower court erred when it granted dismissal.
Federal judge grants motion to block Title IX rewrite
JEFFERSON CITY — A federal judge granted a motion to block a rewrite to Title IX allowing biological males in female spaces.
Appeals court affirms ruling on St. Louis improvement district assessment levies
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District found that the appellants in a court case failed to timely appeal their issue and affirmed a lower court decision involving district assessment levies.