U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
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Federal court in Delaware orders transfer of suit alleging lawyer malpractice to Missouri
A federal court in Delaware recently ordered the transfer to Missouri of a case involving a trio of investors claiming malpractice by attorneys they retained to represent them in an unsuccessful suit against an un-named corporation. -
Former conductor claims railroad fired him for seeking work injury treatment
A former freight railroad conductor has filed a lawsuit against a Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad Company Inc. after being injured on the job. -
Honeywell faces fit-over goggles patent infringement claim
Honeywell International Inc. is facing a patent infringement lawsuit brought by a Missouri doctor who claims the company stole her idea for a google that can be worn comfortably over eyeglasses. -
Cornell Roofing facing copyright infringement lawsuit over artist’s portfolio
Cornell Roofing & Sheet Metal Company is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by a Missouri artist who claims the company used his copyrighted portfolio depicting Kansas City’s downtown revitalization. -
ACLU lawyers file suit after Independence school bans student from graduation after Craigslist prank
KANSAS CITY – Lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri recently filed a lawsuit against the Independence School District after school officials banned a high school senior from graduation ceremonies for posting a Craigslist ad that listed his school for sale. -
Springfield files federal suit against drug makers, distributors for alleged roles in opioid epidemic
SPRINGFIELD – The city of Springfield has filed a lawsuit in federal court against several drug companies and distributors who are accused of playing a role in the opioid crisis plaguing the city and the country. -
Texas woman can't receive benefits under Missouri grandparents' auto insurance, district court decides
KANSAS CITY – A question of whether a woman living with her boyfriend out of state was covered under her grandparents’ car insurance policy was answered based on a May 17 opinion in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division. -
Lawsuit claims coder fired for refusing to ignore improper billing
A Missouri medical center is facing a lawsuit brought by a former employee who is alleging wrongful discharge and unlawful retaliation after she reportedly tried to stop violations of the False Claims Act (FCA). -
Lawsuit claims workers' rights violated after plant shutdown
A hospital system is facing a class action lawsuit brought by a former employee who claims it violated labor laws by not providing 60 days notice of termination as required by the Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. -
Insurance company asking for declaratory judgment in dog food bag design theft case
A federal judge will have to decide if an insurance company has a duty to pay the legal defense costs for a host of defendants accused of stealing the design for a puncture-proof bag. -
Court grants American Family Insurance partial dismissal of payment delivery method lawsuit
KANSAS CITY – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri partially granted an insurance company’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit related to a dispute over the delivery of insurance payments, according to a May 22 order. -
Western District of Missouri court upholds denial of woman's Social Security disability benefits
KANSAS CITY – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri upheld Acting Commissioner of Social Security Nancy A. Berryhill’s decision to deny Social Security disability benefits to a claimant that an administrative law judge (ALJ) deemed capable of performing some job duties, according to an order entered on May 23. -
Cass County couple claim they were duped by Arizona businessmen
KANSAS CITY – A Cass County couple is suing Arizona businessmen claiming they schemed to solicit and retain investment funds for a non-existent entity. -
Janitorial workers allege Crystal Clear Enterprise did not pay them for all hours worked
KANSAS CITY – Employees of the janitorial company Crystal Clear Enterprise based in Grandview are seeking class action status in a suit over allegations they were not paid for all hours worked in their 40-hour workweek. -
Peoples Bank of Moniteau County suit claims former execs embezzled more than $900,000
The Peoples Bank of Moniteau County recently filed a lawsuit accusing its former chief executive officer and former chief operations officer and others of embezzling more than $900,000. -
Judge rules Service Team of Professional franchisees not subject to Missouri jurisdiction
KANSAS CITY – U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips of the Western District of Missouri has ruled that former franchisees of Service Team of Professionals Inc. are not subject to personal jurisdiction in Missouri because the requirements of the state's long arm statute and due process were not met in a suit filed earlier this year. -
TAMKO blames non-metallic materials processor for shingles damage
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- TAMKO Building Products is suing a roofing company to recover losses sustained from damage to its shingles. -
Court decides 'acceptable' attorneys' fees in Fair Credit Reporting Act case
JEFFERSON CITY – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri – Central Division determined what constitutes excessive attorneys' fees based on a May 8 opinion in a Fair Credit Reporting Act case. -
Lawsuit filed by mother of inmate who was beaten to death
The mother of an Algoa Correctional Center inmate who was assaulted while in custody and later died of his injuries has filed a lawsuit against jail officials. -
Racist text messages, Facebook posts featured in discrimination lawsuit against restaurant
A Missouri restaurant owner is facing a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee.