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St. Louis sued after painting over woman's Black Lives Matter mural
ST. LOUIS -- A woman is suing St. Louis over the removal of her Black Lives Matter mural. -
Man brings class action against Victoria's Secret over online sales tax calculations
ST. LOUIS -- A man claims that Victoria's Secret overcharges taxes on sales made online, which is against Missouri law. -
Woman alleges surgeon punctured bowels
ST. LOUIS -- A woman claims to have suffered after medical malpractice that included surgical mishaps. -
Judge dismisses Anheuser Busch Employee Credit Union suit against insurer
Travelers Insurance Company doesn’t have to cover expenses Anheuser Busch Employee Credit Union incurred in defending a class-action consumer lawsuit, a federal judge ruled. -
Federal judge dismisses sales exclusivity claim against dairy supplier
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a dairy company about exclusivity rights made by a man who has filed multiple claims in numerous state and federal courts, all of which have failed. -
Judge dismisses chiropractors' claims against business coach
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge dismissed the claims two chiropractors made that a consulting business failed to deliver on promises after separating the claims because the individual damages didn't meet statutory requirements. -
Federal judge denies dismissal of suit over insurance coverage dispute involving AMCO
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss an action that would determine an insurance company’s obligation to its insured clients who are embroiled in state litigation under two insurance policies. -
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. -
Federal judge excludes part of expert witness testimony
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge excluded part of the testimony by an expert witness in a personal injury lawsuit against a truck driver and his employer, Triangle Trucking Inc. -
Former tenant's complaint against Red Brick Management over failure to renew lease partially dismissed
ST. LOUIS – The owner of a St. Louis apartment building and a landlord were granted part of their motion to dismiss a pro se lawsuit filed by a former tenant over allegations she was targeted due to her race when the landlord allowed the police to search her residence, did not renew her lease and alleged she had stolen property. -
Court: Expert witness can't testify about emotional distress to woman suing Equifax, debt collector in identity theft case
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has ruled that two expert witnesses in the case of a woman suing Equifax, Bay Area Credit Service and others relating to her identity theft and alleged illegal debt collection cannot give their opinions regarding any emotional distress she may have suffered or hedonic damages. -
Court dismisses man's suit seeking $1 million in damages over his mother's termination from Leadec
ST. LOUIS – A federal court has dismissed a complaint filed by a man seeking $1 million in damages on behalf of his mother who he claims was wrongfully terminated, resulting in her loss of insurance and being unable to afford her medication. -
Ferguson denied dismissal of case filed by plaintiffs alleging they were jailed indefinitely because they couldn't pay citations
ST. LOUIS – The city of Ferguson has been denied its fourth attempt to dismiss a class action lawsuit filed people claiming they were jailed indefinitely for their inability to pay traffic and other minor offense citations in violation of their constitutional rights. -
Court: Missouri USPS carrier's suit against postmaster general alleging Rehabilitation Act violations can move forward
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has allowed a St. Louis mail carrier who claims he was denied a position and a requested transfer due to his military disability to move forward with his suit while ordering the court to issue process on U.S. Postmaster General Megan Brennan. -
Federal court finds former Union Station Hotel employee's discrimination, retaliation claims don't match EEOC complaint
ST. LOUIS – A federal court has partially dismissed a suit filed against the Union Station Hotel by a former employee alleging religious discrimination as well as gender and racial discrimination. -
Wentzville union worker's retaliation dispute against TVS Supply Chain Solutions will remain in federal court
CAPE GIRARDEAU – A court has ruled that a Wentzville union worker's suit against TVS Supply Chain Solutions over allegations of retaliation will remain in federal court. -
Judge affirms summary judgment decision in favor of Bi-State Development in alleged pay-to-play scheme case
ST. LOUIS – A former Bi-State Development Agency of Missouri employee who alleges the agency submitted false claims for payment to the federal government was denied his motion for an amended or altered order of a summary judgment by a federal court. -
Judge reduces attorneys fees in Steak N' Shake managers class action case
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has amended part of a nearly $3 million award involving a class action suit filed by managers of Steak N' Shake restaurants. -
Judge grants Ocwen Loan dismissal of one count in suit filed by Delmar Financial
ST. LOUIS – A federal court has dismissed a negligence claim against Ocwen Loan Servicing in a breach of contract suit. -
Environmental group granted standing in action against power plant owner
ST. LOUIS - An environmental group has been granted the right to act on behalf of four of its members in an action against the owners of a coal-fired power plant on the Mississippi River.