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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.
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.