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Federal judge remands a St. Louis bar's suit against insurer and attorney back to state court
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri Eastern Division has remanded a St. Louis bar’s lawsuit against its insurer and the attorney it hired.
Missouri court rules in favor of Foley & Mansfield client in shareholder dispute among siblings
ST. LOUIS – In a ruling on April 23, the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District made a decision in favor of Foley & Mansfield attorney John G. Beseau's client, who was involved in a shareholder dispute with her siblings.
Missouri Democratic Party opposes proposed changes to impeachment procedure
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Democratic Party is opposing a proposed amendment that would change impeachment procedures in the state.
Missouri Senate votes to change impeachment procedures
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri senators passed a proposed amendment March 28 that would change impeachment procedures in the state.
Judge denies federal government's motion for summary judgment in scooter injury case
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri Eastern Division has ruled in favor of a Missouri man who filed a lawsuit against the U.S. after he was injured while trying to avoid a collision with a postal worker's vehicle.
Missouri in line for settlements with Fiat Chrysler, Bosch regarding emission defeat devices on diesel vehicles
JEFFERSON CITY – Attorney General Eric Schmitt recently said settlements with Fiat Chrysler will provide millions of dollars to Missouri consumers who purchased or leased Fiat Chrysler vehicles containing illegal emission defeat devices.
Court denies Direct Biologics' motion to remand breach of agreement case against Kimera Labs
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division has denied remanding a breach of agreement case between Direct Biologics LLC and Kimera Labs Inc.
Court rules in favor of Mercy Hospitals East Communities over lien on patient's tort claim
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division has granted Mercy Hospitals East Communities’ motion for reconsideration in a lawsuit against a patient who was treated at the hospital.
Court awards more than $28,000 to Dyno Nobel for costs in injury suit
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri Eastern Division has awarded more than $28,000 to Dyno Nobel Inc. for expenses it incurred in an injury lawsuit.
Court partially rules in favor of Best Transportation in suit over overtime wages
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division has partially ruled in favor of a Missouri transportation company facing a lawsuit filed by former employees over overtime wages.
Court grants Express Scripts' motion to dismiss
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, has granted defendant Express Scripts's motion to dismiss a complaint in a lawsuit brought by Heartland Medical.
Lawn Managers Inc. awarded more than $135,000 in trademark dispute
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri Eastern Division has awarded $138,925 to Lawn Managers Inc. in a trademark dispute.
Workplace discrimination suit goes back to circuit court
A woman's employment discrimination case will go back to circuit court, a federal judge ruled.
Failure to answer lawsuit costly for landlord, Vogler Law Firm
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Eastern Division ruled in favor of a man who was evicted by his landlord and claims to have incurred 98 cents in actual costs against one of the defendants.
Court grants Medical-Commercial Audit's request to remand FDCPA case back to state court
ST. LOUIS – In a ruling made on March 19, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division remanded a case that cited the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act back to a state court as requested by one of the defendants.
Risperdal case remanded back to St. Louis court
ST. LOUIS – In a ruling made on March 20, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division remanded a multi-plaintiff lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Research and Development.
Court maintains claim against trucking company in I-44 crash, dismisses count against driver
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division on March 20 partially ruled in favor of a plaintiff who collided with a truck driver.
Helena Chemical case to stay in federal court
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri has ordered a case involving Helena Chemical Co. to stay in federal court.
Court denies summary judgment in Rams Personal Seat License case
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri has ruled in favor of the St. Louis Rams in a lawsuit brought by a fan who purchased a Personal Seat License.
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of wrongful death case
JEFFERSON CITY – The Supreme Court of Missouri has upheld the trial court’s decision to dismiss allegations against two men who were accused of being liable for the death of their co-coworker, Edward R. McComb.