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Appeals court to hear Sunshine Law case linked to circuit attorney's investigation of Greitens
A court hearing is likely in a long running Sunshine Law legal tussle between St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's office and a journalist who wants records on correspondence linked to an investigation into former Gov. Eric Greitens. -
Railway company sued by driver that crossed tracks while train approaching, causing collision
Two Missouri residents want the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company to pay after they allegedly tried to cross railroad tracks while driving and were struck by a train. -
Lawsuit alleging age, gender discrimination in government research agency leveled up to federal court
A government contractor staffing company and a federal defense, aviation, information technology and biomedical research company were brought to court in Missouri for alleged gender and age discrimination. -
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 -
Lawsuit traces proposed 2019 Title IX bill to ex-Washington University student and his lobbyist father
When a due process bill was introduced in both the Missouri House and Senate in the 2019 session, St. Louis University School of Law professor Marcia McCormick thought the proposed legislation was questionable in a number of ways. -
J&J sets aside $3.9 billion litigation expenses, appeals to Supreme Court over talc award
Johnson & Johnson has set aside near $4 billion to cover litigation expenses related to lawsuits accusing the company of selling talc-based products while knowing they may cause harm. -
St. Louis used car dealer, GM want to fight wrongful death claims in federal court
A St. Louis used car dealership, along with General Motors, LLC, are facing wrongful death civil charges from two plaintiffs who say GM and the used car dealership are responsible for a carjacking and subsequent accident that killed two, according to court documents filed Feb. 12 in the St. Louis Circuit Court. -
Schnucks was deceitful in advertising alcohol on sale, lawsuit says
The Missouri supermarket chain Schnuck Markets, Inc. is the defendant in a class action lawsuit recently filed in the St. Louis Circuit Court. -
Architecture firm settles lawsuit related to $54 million Chemical building renovation
When the architecture firm, Roseman Associates, sued St. Louis Restoration over the $54 million renovation of the Chemical Building downtown on Jan. 29., it was a matter of formalities. -
Mayoral candidate says lawsuit over $7 million parking contract is politically motivated and without merit
A lawsuit filed against St. Louis Treasurer Tishaura Jones (D) is politically motivated and without merit, according to the Treasurer’s chief of staff Jared Boyd. -
With indoor dining ban lifted, restaurants' constitutional challenge may be mooted
When St. Louis attorney Matthew Chase decided to eat at Simon Kohn’s restaurant on Monday, he was seated at a table inside. -
McCloskeys sue for ownership of famous Black Lives Matter photo with guns drawn
A photographer and a wire service have been sued by the couple who gained national attention after pulling guns on Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters this summer, alleging improper enrichment by the use of their image without permission. -
Push for public hearings into parking meter contract award
St. Louis City aldermen are seeking to hold a public hearing into the award of a $7 million parking meter contract. -
After judge orders Gardner records handover, plaintiff believes city attorney will still stall
A lawsuit aimed at forcing St. Louis City Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to hand over records relating to the prosecution of a former governor is likely to drag on for some months, according to the head of the legal team for the plaintiff. -
Appellate Judicial Commission seeks nominations to replace Judge Dowd, Jr.
The people of the state of Missouri banded together and launched a ballot initiative, which resulted in the adoption of the Nonpartisan Court Plan of 1940, which is still being used today to select judges -
GRG Donates $50,000 to Help Memorialize Slaves' Legal Fight for Freedom
The St. Louis plaintiff law firm Gray, Ritter & Graham, P.C. on October 5 donated $50,000 to the “Freedom Suits Memorial” sculpture campaign, which will recognize the efforts of hundreds of African American slaves to gain their freedom through the legal system in St. Louis as well as across the nation. -
McCloskey attorney suggests 'slimeball lives matter' in sharp retort to city prosecutor
An attorney for a couple charged with gun offenses following a Black Lives Matter protest has penned a sharp response to an assistant circuit attorney who described the lawyer as a "slimeball" in a leaked email. -
Lawyers hope changing one word lets them sue in St. Louis; Dog-food maker accuses them of forum-shopping
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers hoping to cash in on a booming field of litigation in a new way want their lawsuit over dog food ingredients heard in the Missouri court that became a hotspot for Roundup weed-killer and talcum powder cases. -
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. -
St. Louis federal judge dismisses woman's case against two insurance companies
St. Louis federal judge dismisses woman's case against two insurance companies