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Another ovarian cancer suit filed; J&J continues to defend products
The surviving husband of a Stone County woman who died of ovarian cancer is suing the manufacturer of talcum powder products and the supplier of talc at federal court in the Western District of Missouri.
TCE clean-up costs trial set to begin next month at federal court in St. Louis
In a bench trial set for Jan. 22 involving responsibility for environmental contamination clean-up costs, U.S. District Judge has determined she will be the gatekeeper on expert testimony.
Court dismisses USDA employee's discrimination suit
ST. LOUIS – A U.S. Department of Agriculture accounting technician has had her age and race discrimination suit dismissed in part by a federal court.
Judge denies summary judgment for plaintiffs in wage class action against Steak N Shake
U.S. District Judge John A. Ross has denied partial summary judgment sought by a plaintiff class in a wage lawsuit against Steak N Shake.
Judge grants summary judgment in injured worker's suit against industrial equipment manufacturers
U.S. District Judge Ronnie White issued a mixed ruling in an injured man's workplace lawsuit against manufacturers of a set of industrial equipment that crushed his fingers.
Eighth Circuit affirms class certification for Missouri inmates over Hepatitis C treatment
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed class certification for Missouri Department of Corrections inmates who claim they were given inadequate medical screening and care for chronic Hepatitis C (HCV) viral infections.
Judge grants summary judgment to retailer in personal injury claim
A federal judge has granted summary judgment to retailer Menard, Inc. in a personal injury claim alleging steel pallet racks fell on a man's head.
Judges gives partial summary judgment to deputy fired when new sheriff came to town
A federal judge has granted partial summary judgment to a former deputy sheriff in Christian County who claims he was fired for supporting the opposing candidate in a sheriff's election in August 2015.
Mother seeks $20 million over son's death in Mississippi County jail
A lawsuit alleging that Mississippi County jail employees tased, pepper-sprayed, beat, terrorized, punched, kneed, dog-piled and choked a detainee suffering from a psychotic episode while he was pleading for help and struggling to stay alive was filed in federal court Nov. 5.
Dermatologist sues Quincy Physicians group claiming it made billing errors
A Marion County dermatologist employed by Quincy Physicians & Surgeons Clinic, S.C. claims the business incorrectly calculated the billing of her patients, resulting in losses over a five-year period of between $850,000 and $4.25 million.
Carshield brings trademark infringement suit to federal court
A trademark infringement case was filed by Carshield against AutomotiveGuarantee.com, companies that are in the business of marketing and selling vehicle service contracts that cover mechanical breakdowns.
Judge denies bid to pierce corporate veil to obtain $4.1 million judgment in St. Louis parking garage case
ST. LOUIS – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri recently granted a motion to dismiss a complaint that sought to "pierce a corporate veil" in order to satisfy a $4.1 million judgment against the owners of a downtown St. Louis parking garage.
Judge allows fired junior high teacher's age discrimination case to proceed
A federal judge is allowing a former Delta School District junior high teacher's lawsuit against a superintendent and school board to move forward.
Judge stands by order dismissing ERISA class action against Mercy
U.S. District Judge Catherine D. Perry has denied a plaintiffs' motion to reconsider an order dismissing a proposed class action against Mercy Health that alleged under-funding of its pension fund in violation of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Judge grants partial summary judgment to deputy allegedly fired for voting for opposing sheriff candidate
A federal judge has granted partial summary judgment to a former deputy sheriff in Christian County who claims he was fired for supporting the opposing candidate in a sheriff's election in August 2015.
'Bubble ball' injury suit remanded from federal court to state court
A defendant on the hook for a $44.6 million judgment over a man's injuries in a "bubble ball," has been granted a request to remand a lawsuit to state court.
Appeals court says trial court improperly invalidated school district rules
An appeals court on Oct. 16 overturned a Cole County court finding in favor of a 25-year veteran school teacher who was terminated from Fox C-6 School District, finding the trial court erred by declaring invalid two policies that were allegedly violated by the teacher.
Summary judgment for med providers upheld at Western District in C-Section case
A panel of judges at Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District has affirmed judgment in favor of medical providers who had been accused of negligence in the care of a woman who underwent a C-Section at St. Luke's East Hospital in Lee's Summit in 2014.
Judge denies motion to dismiss suit over condition of ’59 Mercedes Roadster
U.S. District Judge Henry Edward Autrey has denied a motion to dismiss a suit claiming a luxury auto retailer misrepresented the condition of a classic 1959 Mercedes Benz Roadster purchased on e-Bay for $125,000.
Judge denies summary judgment to both sides in case stemming from sexual assault by cable tech
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri recently denied motions for summary judgment from both sides in a dispute among providers of field labor services for cable operations over legal responsibility of a cable technician who "violently and sexually assaulted" a cable customer.