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Missouri Supreme Court upholds damage caps in bus lawsuit
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled against a St. Louis school bus driver injured in a collision with a Metro commuter bus.A jury awarded the driver, Mary Moore, $1.87 million for her injuries, but a circuit court just reduced it because of a state law that caps damages against public agencies to $300,000 per accident. -
Trial ourt correct to limit damages award against protected public entity, Supreme Court rules
A trial court was correct to limit the amount of damages awarded to a bus driver injured following a crash involving a Metro vehicle, the Missouri Supreme Court has ruled. -
Advocates ask Missouri chief justice to impose eviction moratorium
A coalition of groups supporting tenants, including civil organizations and elected officials, want the Missouri Supreme Court to impose a six-month moratorium on evictions because of the economic hardships caused by COVID-19. -
Appeals court orders redistricting amendment changes, no review by Supreme Court
Backers of a ballot measure on redistricting have decided not to ask the Missouri Supreme Court to review a decision to change the wording voters will read before deciding in November. -
Former governor, U.S. attorney general Ashcroft joins plaintiff team for Supreme Court review of talc verdicts
Former Missouri Governor John Ashcroft has joined the legal team representing plaintiffs in an action claiming talc-based baby powder products caused their ovarian cancer.Ashcroft, a one time U.S. -
MISSOURI SUPREME COURT: Appellate Judicial Commission releases demographic, interviewee information for Richter vacancy on Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District
Pursuant to Rule 10.28(d), the Appellate Judicial Commission announces the following demographic information relating to applicants for the vacancy on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, created by the July 2020 retirement of Judge Roy L. Richter. -
19 candidates to be interviewed for Eastern District vacancy created by retiring Judge Richter
JEFFERSON CITY - The Appellate Judicial Commission is expected to conduct interviews Sept. 3 and 4 for applicants seeking to succeed Missouri Court of Appeals Judge Roy L. Richter who retired last month. -
Judges must fulfill promise of new punitive damages law
Soon, Governor Mike Parson is expected to sign into law significant reforms regarding the treatment of punitive damages in civil lawsuits in Missouri. The legislature included these reforms in a package of initiatives to improve the state’s civil justice system -
Supreme Court to decide on damages cap in suit against public entity
Missouri's Supreme Court is pondering whether the St. Louis metro system is liable for much higher damages than other public entities. -
Supreme Court declines review of constitutionality of Medicaid expansion initiative
Missouri's Supreme Court declined this week to address the issue of whether a ballot initiative to expand Medicaid is unconstitutional. -
St. Louis City first jury trial still on calendar, but all depends on phased plan
St. Louis Circuit Court s still planning to hold its first jury trial following the COVID-19 shut down.But it all depends on whether it can hit targets under the mandates of the Missouri Supreme Court regarding the gradual reopneing of the judicial system to in person hearings. -
Attorney who allegedly misappropriated Trump inauguration day prayer breakfast settlement funds reciprocally disbarred
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Correction officer association sues the state to restore payroll control
Civil lawsuit filed by association of correction officers to regain control of payroll -
Missouri Supreme Court suspends in-person proceedings to curb COVID-19 pandemic
JEFFERSON CITY – Although courts are bound by the state Constitution to remain open, the Missouri Supreme Court has suspended in-person proceedings through Friday, May 1 in an attempt to stop the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Close to 10,000 eligible for payout from Ferguson illegal fees settlement
Nearly 10,000 people are eligible for a share of close to $1.7 million after the City of Ferguson reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit over the illegal charging of court fees. -
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: Artman Appointed to Missouri Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions
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Attorneys working remotely, believe few issues with disruption short to medium term
Attorneys are upbeat that they will be able to carry on with limited issues if the disruptions caused by the coronavirus outbreak do not continue for many months. -
Supreme Court ponders pivot on expert testimony, could impact civil action defenses
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Supreme Court is considering a case that turns on whether courts should allow greater use of experts to deliver testimony on eyewitness identification. -
Missouri Supreme Court enacts further precautionary measures to combat COVID-19 pandemic
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Missouri Supreme Court this week extended through April 17 its statewide suspension of most in-person proceedings, subject to certain listed exceptions for urgent matters required under the constitution or state law or otherwise necessary to protect health or safety. -
MISSOURI SUPREME COURT: Missouri Judiciary releases 2019 diversity report
As part of my tenure as chief justice, I am excited for a chance to lead Missouri’s judicial branch toward racial, ethnic and gender equity.