U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
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Judge denies motion for new trial in Children's Mercy Hospital wrongful termination suit
KANSAS CITY – Despite a plaintiff’s allegations that there were 10 reasons why she should be granted a new trial, U.S. District Judge Ortrie D. Smith denied the motion July 9. -
Safelink Wireless loses bid to dismiss suit over canceled cellphone service
SPRINGFIELD – A lawsuit that claims a Missouri man's rights were violated after his cellular service was terminated "without proper notice" can proceed after the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri recently denied a motion by SafeLink Wireless, a TracFone brand, to discuss the case. -
Missouri couple blame Chinese companies for toy malfunction
A fire allegedly caused by a toy boat's malfunction prompted a Missouri couple to sue the manufacturers in federal court. -
Court rules woman's discrimination complaints against National Multiple Sclerosis Society 'sheer speculation'
KANSAS CITY – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri granted summary judgment on July 10 requested by defendant National Multiple Sclerosis Society in a case brought against it that alleged discriminatory and retaliatory discharge. -
Sisters of duck boat accident victim file negligence suit over sibling's death
SPRINGFIELD – Two Indiana women recently filed suit against Ripley Entertainment Co. and its subsidiaries for their role in a tragic boating incident in Branson, Missouri, which claimed the lives of 17 people. -
Government faces wrongful death lawsuit over deadly fall at Kansas City VA Center
The family of a man who died after being treated at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Center accuses the Department of Veteran Affairs of neglect and malpractice. -
Nonparty to defamation suit against Planet Aid seeks to quash subpoena
KANSAS CITY – A nonparty to a defamation suit pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeks to quash or modify a subpoena she received as a researcher. -
Nebraska man alleges deputy working security at Belton auto auction wrongfully arrested him
KANSAS CITY – A Nebraska man who claims he was battered by a deputy sheriff from Cass County at an auto auction and then wrongfully detained and charged with assaulting an officer, resisting arrest and trespass has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. -
Davol and Bard, makers of mesh implant, face gross negligence, fraud claims after surgery patient allegedly is injured
The lawsuit claims a history of infection, organ damage and death in patients implanted with the device. -
Former employee claims CBIZ Benefits discriminated against her because of race and age
KANSAS CITY — A former employee has filed an age and race discrimination lawsuit against CBIZ Benefits and Insurance Services. -
Former VA worker's suit cites retaliation, gender bias at health clinic in Mount Vernon
JOPLIN – A former male employee of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Clinic in Mount Vernon recently filed a federal suit against the department alleging retaliation, gender discrimination and a hostile work environment leading up to the termination of his employment. -
Court grants Atkins Nutritionals' motion for summary judgment regarding labeling on two of five diet bars
Atkins Nutritionals, which makes weight control nutrition products, was partially successful in its motion for summary judgment in a case alleging false labeling on its diet bars. -
Class-action suit involving Children’s Mercy Hospital moved to federal district court
A putative class action lawsuit involving Children’s Mercy Hospital was recently removed from the Jackson County Court to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division. -
Judge grants Mars Petcare’s motion for summary judgment in FMLA suit
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division, recently granted Mars Petcare’s motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) interference and retaliation. -
Pro se plaintiff seeks $835,000 over alleged injuries from cochlear implant
KANSAS CITY – A pro se plaintiff is seeking $835,000 in damages against Cochlear Limited and Cochlear Americas over a hearing implant device he claims caused permanent numbness in his left ea -
Proposed class action over fees charged for medical records removed to federal court
KANSAS CITY – HealthPort Technologies and Centerpoint Medical Center of Independence recently removed a proposed class action lawsuit that alleges they wrongfully charge fees in violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division. -
BPL Plasma removes discrimination claim to federal court
KANSAS CITY – BPL Plasma Inc. recently removed a lawsuit claiming religious discrimination, disability discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA) to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. -
Former surgical resident sues University of Missouri over ouster from program
SPRINGFIELD – A former neurosurgery resident at University of Missouri School of Medicine claims he was treated unfairly and inequitably, particularly by the program director, and has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Central Division seeking at least $50 million in damages. -
Woman's suit against C.R. Bard, Davol claims she suffered injuries from defective hernia mesh product
ST. LOUIS – A woman recently filed suit against C.R. Bard and Davol Inc. claiming she suffered injuries from a hernia mesh product they manufactured. -
KC Bell removes sex discrimination suit to federal court
KANSAS CITY – Defendants in a sex discrimination and retaliation suit filed in Jackson County Circuit Court recently removed the action to U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.