U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Eastern Division
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Missouri federal judge says religious-based hospital is exempt from Title VII discrimination provisions
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri federal judge has granted a motion to dismiss in litigation brought by a former employee of SSM Health, who alleged she was unfairly retaliated against and terminated from her role after receiving a religious exemption from taking the COVID-19 vaccination. -
After company fires employee for refusing to take COVID vax, judge rejects their dismissal motion
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss from a company which a former employee alleged had discriminated against for her religious beliefs and fired her, after she refused to take the COVID-19 vaccination. -
Former employee sues East Missouri Action Agency for wrongful termination, alleging disability discrimination
ST. LOUIS – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the East Missouri Action Agency claiming he was fired for taking needed time off to adjust his medications. -
Missouri construction labor organizations sue MC Masonry and Restoration for violating collective bargaining agreement
ST. LOUIS – Several Missouri employee benefit plans and labor organizations have filed a complaint against a masonry company alleging it failed to make contributions as required in a collective bargaining agreement and refuses to submit its financial records for an audit. -
Labor organizations sue Alpha & Omega Demolition alleging breach of collective bargaining agreement
ST. LOUIS – Several employee benefit plans and labor organizations have filed a complaint against a Missouri demolition company alleging it failed to make contributions as required in a collective bargaining agreement. -
Disabled woman files lawsuit against St. Peter's KFC, alleging ADA violations
ST. LOUIS – A disabled woman has filed a lawsuit against a St. Peter's Kentucky Fried Chicken location claiming the restaurant fails to meet ADA guidelines. -
St. Louis residents sue law firm alleging unlawful debt collection attempts during ongoing property lawsuit
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis residents have filed a lawsuit against a woman and her attorneys for attempting to collect a debt for legal fees in an ongoing lawsuit. -
Disabled woman sues debt collection agency for relentless phone calls
ST. LOUIS –A disabled woman has filed a federal lawsuit against a debt collection agency, claiming that the company sent her dozens of phone calls despite her inability to pay and that their phone calls are unlawful. -
Woman sues St. Peters Subway store for alleged ADA violations
ST. LOUIS – A disabled woman has filed a lawsuit against a St. Peter's Subway restaurant claiming the establishment is not handicap accessible and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Deaf nurse alleges discrimination against Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Deaf nurse alleges discrimination against Barnes-Jewish Hospital -
CarShield clams 'ranking review' website illegally using trademark
CarShield clams 'ranking review' website illegally using trademark -
Texas man accuses transport company, driver of negligence in accident
ST. LOUIS – A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against a driver and Energy Transport Solutions, claiming he was injured in a vehicle accident due to driver negligence. -
Deployed military member claims attorney ex-wife deprived him custody of children, frozen embryos
Deployed military member claims attorney ex-wife deprived him custody of children, frozen embryos -
Concert merch company sues bootleggers in advance of Metallica shows
A Los Angeles company has filed a federal lawsuit against entities that sell bootleg merchandise in advance of two upcoming Metallica concerts in St. Louis. -
Gruma Corporation files trademark infringement lawsuit against Mission Taco LLC
ST. LOUIS - Gruma Corporation, known for its "Mission" brand of Mexican food products, has filed a trademark infringement and unfair competition lawsuit against Mission Taco LLC, alleging the unauthorized use of the name and related trademarks. -
Man says he was discriminated again, wrongfully terminated because of his disability
ST. LOUIS – A former employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Lutheran Senior Services claiming he was terminated for requesting a day off from work because of his disabilities. -
22 seek Judge Sherri Sullivan's seat on the Eastern District bench
Public interviews are set for Aug. 28 and 29 at the Eastern District courthouse in downtown St. Louis -
Sexual abuse lawsuit filed after accused substitute teacher found dead in jail cell
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) — A 15-year-old in Missouri alleges she was repeatedly raped by one of her teachers while a student in the Mehlville R-9 School District. -
Lawsuit alleges assault by Maryland Heights police officers
ST. LOUIS - Tranell Stewart and Lisa Jones filed a federal complaint on October 25 in the Eastern District of Missouri against Officer Alexander Waldroup, Officer Ryan Devouton, Officer Kevin Devine, Officer Shane Monning, Officer Cliff House and the City of Maryland Heights for unlawful seizure, excessive force, unlawful search and Monell Municipal Liability. -
Door-to-door salesman sues Eureka over citation
ST. LOUIS - John M. Urbanowicz filed a federal complaint on August 31 in the District of Missouri against the City of Eureka.