U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
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Hearing for former Mizzou student accused of harassment, suspension ended academic career
A former University of Missouri student accused of harassing a woman and ultimately suspended from classes for two years, ending his academic career, wants a new hearing in an attempt to clear his name.An oral hearing before the U.S. -
Five-year legal battle ends with 8th Circuit Court victory for activist battling lobbyist designation
ST. LOUIS – A five-year legal battle over who is considered a lobbyist in Missouri has ended in victory for a campaigner who claimed he was an individual spreading his own ideas on limited government, not a paid advocate for others. -
SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP: Dwerlkotte Appointed to Jury Instruction Committee for Eighth Circuit
Shook Associate Brent Dwerlkotte has been appointed to serve as a subcommittee member on the Jury Instruction Committee of the U.S. -
8th Circuit affirms ruling in police officer's favor in Buzz Beach Ball concert injury case
ST. LOUIS – A federal appellate court has declined to reverse a judgment in a police officer's favor in a case filed by a man who allegedly was injured at a concert in Kansas City by the officer. -
8th Circuit rules CitiMortgage complied with contract with Platinum Home Mortgage, reverses ruling
ST. LOUIS – A federal appeals court has reversed a ruling in a breach of contract case between a purchaser of mortgage loans and a mortgage loan seller finding that the purchaser complied with the contract. -
8th Circuit rules suit against Merck over alleged Vioxx injuries is not time barred
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit determined a personal injury lawsuit against a medication manufacturer is indeed timely on Feb. 4. -
Appeals court sides with Great American Insurance client in dispute over $1.4 million crop damage award
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently vacated a district court ruling that rejected an arbitration panel decision to award $1.4 million regarding a crop damage claim filed with Great American Insurance Company. -
A court clerk and his assistant denied immunity after allegedly mistreating colleagues after elections
An elected circuit county court clerk and his assistant have been denied immunity after allegedly mistreating colleagues who ran a political campaign against them, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled on Jan. 8. -
Appeals court says Missouri and its governor are protected via immunity in class action claiming public defenders are overworked
The U.S. Court of the Appeals for the Eighth Circuit reversed and remanded a lower court's denial of immunity claims made by the State of Missouri and its governor in a class-action lawsuit against them. -
8th Circuit Court of Appeals sides with school district in dispute over student's education plan
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a ruling in favor of Palmyra R-I School District in a dispute over the education plan for a young student with Down syndrome. -
Golf course wins summary judgement after allegedly backing out of deal with sod company
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth District affirmed a summary judgement in favor of a golf course builder accused of breaking its contract with a sod supplier. -
Pharmaceutical giant Express Scripts' motion to dismiss contract violation claims affirmed in appeals court
A Manhattan pharmacy failed to state a claim in its lawsuit against the largest pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) in the nation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed in upholding a lower court’s decision to dismiss the case. -
Eighth Circuit affirms class certification for Missouri inmates over Hepatitis C treatment
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed class certification for Missouri Department of Corrections inmates who claim they were given inadequate medical screening and care for chronic Hepatitis C (HCV) viral infections. -
Appeals court upholds judgment against inmate who sued nurses for withholding multiple sclerosis treatment
An appeals court upheld a summary judgement granted in favor of medical practitioners who were sued by a prison inmate after they stopped giving him multiple sclerosis medication due to side effects. -
Unregistered, uncompensated 'lobbyist' loses case against Missouri Ethics Commission over free-speech claims
A Missouri man accused of being an unregistered lobbyist was denied his request for a permanent injunction against the Missouri Ethics Commission in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit amid his accusations the entity violated his First Amendment rights to freedom of speech. -
8th Circuit upholds dismissal of suit over sexual assault allegations at Army medical center
ST. LOUIS – Citing the United States of America’s government sovereignty, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit on Nov. 9 affirmed the dismissal of a suit against it over allegations of sexual assault by a priest at an Army medical center. -
Federal appeals panel ponders MacArthur Justice Center, ACLU hep C class action
Lawsuit claims denying treatment to all but the sickest inmates is "cruel and unusual punishment" -
Appeals court ends discord over rightful owner of Elvis guitar
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed judgment in favor of the National Music Museum: America's Shrine to Music, in a dispute over who owns the guitar Elvis Presley played during his final tour in 1977. -
Appeals court upholds dismissal of St. Louis man's eminent domain case
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently upheld the dismissal of a St. Louis man's eminent domain case after the courts ruled that the city's Redevelopment Authority did not improperly condemn his property nor were they responsible to pay for his relocation costs. -
Federal court rules that PELRA does not infringe on First Amendment rights of in-home parent caregivers
ST. LOUIS – A group of parents who provide in-home care for their disabled children have lost an appeal in regards to union representation.