U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
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Pit stains the subject of Speed Stick class action
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Speed Stick users better watch out for pit stains, a class action lawsuit filed in December claims. -
Bayer looking to overturn farmer's $250 million dicamba judgment, says Bader's still in business
Bayer is seeking to overturn a jury verdict and award of more than $250 million to a Missouri peach farmer who claimed one of the company's herbicides harmed his crop beyond repair.In papers filed in federal court, the company claims the farmer, Bill Bader, is still in business and that the dicamba-based weed killer did not ruin his crop and business.The company hired a private investigator who visited the Bader's retail store in Campbell and found that it was still in business. -
Judge dismisses claim against defendant who called police on parade planners
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge dismissed a complaint against defendants in a case filed by three women who claimed they were unlawfully arrested when attempting to plan an Independence Day parade. -
Judge gives both sides victories in business document dispute
ST. LOUIS – A federal magistrate judge handed both sides victories in a dispute over protecting confidential business information in a breach of contract lawsuit. -
Judge rules former employee fails to show link to disability in dismissal
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Packsize LLC filed by a former employee. -
St. Louis man's firing over failure to do job does not equal discrimination, federal judge rules
St. Louis man's firing over failure to do job does not equal discrimination, federal judge rules -
Court hears legal argument over claims city, county unlawfully continuing shut down
Two businesses have filed suit against officials from St. Louis County and city officials over claims the local authorities do not have the authority to order the continuing shuttering of their premises. -
Medical implant defect claim case continues without negligence count
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge dismissed a gross negligence count, but denied the rest of Boston Scientific Corp.’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit against it over a medical implant. -
Judge won't dismiss scooter user's personal injury suit over punitive damages
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge refused to dismiss a scooter user’s personal injury lawsuit against utility companies. -
Judge green lights class in overtime pay claim against employers
ST. LOUIS – A group of workers suing employers that shared a facility for not paying overtime rates for overtime hours gained conditional class certification with a federal judge's ruling on April 16. -
Judge rules insurer doesn't owe Post pre-tender defense costs in sugary-cereal lawsuit
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge granted a motion for partial summary judgment in a case alleging an insurance company refused to represent it in a lawsuit. -
Fraud claims in failed franchise fall short in federal court
A federal judge gave a New Jersey man until April 17 leave to amend his complaint that alleges Medinexo USA and three of its top executives misled him about finances for a franchise investment. -
Proposed class action accusing company of overpricing women's razors will stay in federal court
A class action against a company accused of charging more for razors targeted for women than ones for men will not go back to a Missouri court, a federal judge ruled on March 31. -
Judge lets claim against diner's insurance company move forward
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge allowed White Knight Diner's complaint against its insurance company for allegedly making a settlement without its knowledge to move forward. -
Physician files voluntary dismissal notice in Mercy Clinic suit after federal judge allows breach of contract claim to proceed
ST. LOUIS – After a federal judge allowed a physician plaintiff alleging fraudulent billing to proceed with a breach of contract claim, the plaintiff filed a notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice. -
Missouri courts have personal jurisdiction in freight broker's lawsuit against food producer, judge rules
An Eastern District of Missouri judge denied a food manufacturer company’s motion to dismiss a breach of contract claim against it on March 2. -
Woman's bid to transfer class action against collection service from Missouri to Michigan fails
A Missouri federal court ruled that a class action lawsuit against a St. Louis credit collection service will remain in the state. -
Judge sides with insurance company in case involving apartment complex fire
ST. LOUIS – A federal magistrate judge awarded summary judgment to the plaintiff in a case involving fire damage to an apartment complex. -
Judge dismisses VA worker's claim of harassment over work-related disabilities
ST. LOUIS – A woman's claim that Veterans Affairs failed to accommodate her after she developed work-related disabilities was thrown out in federal court on Feb. 30. -
Federal judge dismisses Missouri man's age discrimination lawsuit against Tinder
A popular dating app scored a victory when a federal court in Missouri granted its motion to dismiss a user’s class action complaint.