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Missouri Supreme Court says $3 surcharge on speeding tickets is unconstitutional; Class action planned against Sheriffs' Retirement System
The Missouri Supreme Court has vacated and remanded a Jackson County Circuit Court's judgment that would have allowed the Missouri Sheriffs' Retirement System to continue charging motorists a $3 surcharge on speeding tickets that benefits elected sheriffs who have worked at least eight years. -
MDL judicial panel set to rule on whether to consolidate paraquat Parkinson Disease litigation
A panel of seven federal judges is set to decide whether to consolidate a dozen paraquat herbicide lawsuits into one litigation -
U.S. Supreme Court declines to review $2.1 billion Johnson & Johnson baby powder ovarian cancer litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review a St. Louis talcum powder case that requires Johnson and Johnson to pay a $2.1 billion award, one of the largest in American history. -
Bayer says Roundup payouts have started, following collapse of future claimant deal
Close to 96,000 claims involving weed killer Roundup have been or are in the process of being settled under a $9.6 billion plan agreed to between manufacturer Bayer and plaintiff attorneys, the company says. -
Missouri Attorney General joins coalition against critical race theory in schools
A warning letter fired off by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt to the federal government about Critical Race Theory (CRT) curriculum in public schools is likely to be ignored and decried as racist, according to a St. Louis attorney. -
MISSOURI LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: Governor Parson Appoints the Honorable Robin Ransom as Next Missouri Supreme Court Judge'
Governor Mike Parson has appointed the Honorable Robin Ransom as the next Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri. -
Gov. Parson appoints first black woman to Missouri Supreme Court
Gov. Michael Parson appointed appellate court judge Robin Ransom to serve on the Missouri Supreme Court this week. -
Appellate court decides in favor of medical marijuana transparency, boosting lawmaker amendment
A California-based company that was denied an application to grow medical marijuana in Missouri by its Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) was victorious in court this week. -
U.S. Supreme Court fully briefed on Johnson & Johnson talc appeal
J&J filed its final brief last week in hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will grant its petition for a writ of certiorari in the whopping $4.69 billion talcum powder verdict awarded in St. Louis City Circuit Court in July 2018. -
AG Schmitt invokes qualified immunity defense against mom who sued over teen's suicide in court custody
A federal judge is set to decide whether to dismiss a grieving mother’s federal lawsuit involving the alleged suicide of her teenaged son while he was in custody at an alternative juvenile center organized by a Missouri Court. -
HEPLERBROOM: Hamilton and Neill Get Favorable Jury Verdict in Federal Court Trial
A federal jury in a St. Louis, Missouri, trial recently found HeplerBroom’s client JDS Cattle Co., Ltd. was not at fault in a personal injury case arising out of an automobile collision. -
After murder conviction overturned and 12 years in jail, Donald Nash files lawsuit
A Missouri man wants payback after he spent 12 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. -
J&J's appeal of Ingham talc verdict 'cries out' for SCOTUS review, defense attorney says
While the Missouri Supreme Court may have had good reason to decline review of the multi-plaintiff, billion dollar-plus Ingham v. Johnson & Johnson talc verdict, the case is "crying out" for U.S. Supreme Court review, according to a St. Louis attorney contributing to the company's defense. -
Medical association files amicus brief in support of limits on non-economic damages in medical negligence litigation
Missouri Supreme Court set to decide whether limits on non-economic damages are constitutional -
Supreme Court set to rule on $3 Jackson County speeding ticket surcharge used to fund sheriff's retirement system
The Missouri Supreme Court is set to rule on an appeal filed by two drivers who are challenging a lower court’s decision that allows a $3 surcharge on speeding tickets, which benefits the Missouri Sheriff's Retirement System -
Gardner accused of concealing evidence, facts in Greitens investigation, faces disciplinary hearing
St. Louis City prosecutor Kim Gardner, facing a disciplinary hearing, is denying claims she concealed evidence during an investigation into the activiities of former Attorney General Eric Greitens. -
Missouri Supreme Court requires Crestwood to continue paying Affton Fire Protection District $550K annually
The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a Cole County Circuit Court decision that a charter city within St. Louis County must continue to pay for Fire Protection District Services even though it annexed a portion of the unincorporated area in 1997. -
Missouri Supreme Court requires transfer of plaintiff's claims against drug companies to proper venue outside of St. Louis city
Missouri Supreme Court upholds Rule 51.01 -
Missouri Supreme Court remands permanent total disability benefits for man's tree trimming injuries
Unanimous Missouri Supreme Court decision remands Labor and Industrial Relations Commission decision -
Missouri Supreme Court releases names of 25 applicants vying to fill retired Judge Stith's seat
Eight women, four minorities, and 15 judges submitted applications to fill a vacant seat on the Supreme Court of Missouri created by the March 8, 2021 retirement of Justice Laura Denvir Stith who served 20 years, including two years as chief justice