St. Louis County
Recent News About St. Louis County
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Missouri appeals court finds circuit court lacked authority to hear case as filed
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has reversed a decision by a circuit court to dismiss a contented-case administrative review. -
Court upholds multi-million judgment for partners in Clayton garage group
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has dismissed an appeal brought by an operator of a Clayton parking garage and office building, which had sought relief from a judgment in excess of $5.6 million. -
NFL defeated St. Louis promoters’ lawsuit 20 years ago; New suit echoes the old one
Titans of 20th Century government lured the Rams football franchise to St. Louis on desperate terms, and a suit filed in the ‘90s to cover the resulting losses failed. -
St. Louis County man alleges Capital One made numerous calls to him without consent
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man is suing a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes. -
Man alleges negligent toxic waste disposal resulted in illness
ST. LOUIS — An employee is suing biopharmaceutical firm and chemical-producing company for alleged negligence in toxic waste disposal, resulting in injuries. -
Criminal defense attorney disbarred for misconduct
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled to disbar criminal defense attorney Michael Bert from the practice of law. -
Missouri Senate bills take on infrastructure fees due to population changes
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Supreme Court handed down an opinion March 15 dismissing an argument from Missouri American Water Co. over an infrastructure fee that the company had been charging St. Louis County residents based on its population. -
County prosecutor refiles stealing charge against St. Louis lawyer
CLAYTON — The case against against a St. Louis County lawyer, who is accused of stealing a court document from a file, has been going on for more than two years, and it has yet to be resolved. -
St. Louis Country resident says debt collectors violated fair practices
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County resident is suing debt collectors, citing alleged unlawful collection practices. -
St. Louis County woman alleges New York debt collectors used unlawful collection practices
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County woman is suing New York debt collectors, citing alleged deceptive and misleading representations. -
Missouri Supreme Court says challenge to water company’s surcharge is moot
The Missouri Supreme Court has dismissed as moot a challenge to the Missouri Public Service Commission's (PSC) decision that allowed Missouri-American Water Co. (MAWC) to charge an infrastructure system replacement surcharge to its customers. -
Justice reform groups continue push for venue, jurisdiction bills in Missouri Legislature
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A recent Missouri Supreme Court ruling regarding jurisdiction that looks like a win for the business community doesn’t negate the need for legislation reforming the way the state’s courts settle venue and joinder matters, civil justice reform advocates say. -
Missouri Supreme Court finds state has no jurisdiction over Indiana railroad worker's injury
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that the state does not have jurisdiction over Norfolk Southern Railway Co. in a personal-injury case that occurred in Indiana. -
Couple says St. Louis County officers searched home without a warrant
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing St. Louis County and two police officers, citing alleged unreasonable search and seizure. -
A St. Louis resident alleges officers assaulted him
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis resident is suing several police officers citing alleged assault, battery and excessive force. -
St. Louis resident says police officers used excessive force
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis resident is suing police officers citing alleged assault, battery and use of excessive force. -
St. Louis County woman says USPS employee failed to yield right of way, causing crash
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County woman is suing the United States of America, citing alleged negligence. -
Man says Canyon Creek Apartments, debt collector tried to collect fees not awarded by court
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man is suing a debt collector, its lawyer and an apartment complex, citing alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) and wrongful garnishment. -
St. Louis County man says debt collector misrepresented itself as law firm
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man is suing a collection agency, citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). -
St. Louis County man alleges North Oaks Group hasn't complied with ADA rules
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man is suing North Oaks Group, Inc., citing alleged failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.