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Federal court, Missouri said A federal lawsuit against Ascension Health
A class action lawsuit alleges Ascension Health asked potential employees to provide genetic information in the form of family medical history during the hiring process.
Ascension Health, a major private healthcare system in the United States, is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Rebecca Chaplin on behalf of all current and former employees in Illinois. The suit alleges that Ascension Health violated the Illinois Legislature Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA) by asking its employees to provide genetic information in the form of family medical history during the hiring process.
Attorney General Andrew Bailey Recaps First Year in Office
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey recapped his first year in office.
Missouri AG sues Jackson County over allegedly increased property assessments
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Jackson County is facing a lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Andrew Bailey and the state Tax Commission alleging property owner assessments were illegally increased, in some cases, more than 100 percent.
Man sues because clip from movie trailer wasn't in final product
A man has sued Universal Studios because a clip from a movie trailer isn't included in the final theatrical version of the film.
Brothers accuse company of keeping tips meant for barbacks
Two brothers say a Kansas City company unlawfully retained tips meant for them.
Woman accuses Ruan Transport of gender discrimination
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Ruan Transportation Management Systems, Inc. by Tammy Stavricos in the Western District of Missouri. The case, brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, alleges that the company engaged in gender discrimination against Stavricos.
Husch Blackwell Adds Five-Attorney Supply Chain and Logistics Team to Its Transportation Practice, Continuing Firm's Rapid Expansion
Husch Blackwell begins the year with further national expansion with the addition of five supply chain and logistics attorneys, Julie Maurer, Andy Kleiner, Aaron Schepler, Loren Ungar, and Joseph Baratta.
Woman sues U.S. Post Office for injuries in parking lot
A Missouri woman has sued the U.S. Postal Service after she sustained injuries in the parking lot of a Jackson County location.
Honda faces federal lawsuit over defective steering system
A couple has sued Honda, blaming a defective steering system for the man's injuries.
Class actions accuses City's Finest of violating FLSA, minimum wage law
A potential class action lawsuit claims a business violated the Fair Labor Standards Act and Missouri's Minimum Wage Law.
Goverment official accuses former allies of libel
A Michigan government official has sued former political allies, accusing them of libel and other injuries.
21st circuit commission seeks applicants for Hearne associate circuit judge vacancy in St. Louis County
The Twenty-First Circuit Judicial Commission (St. Louis County) is accepting applications for the associate circuit judge vacancy created by Governor Michael L. Parson’s appointment of the Honorable Matthew Hearne to the circuit bench.
David Kaufman and Nathan Viehl Discuss Key Factors for Sellers’ Focus in M&A Transactions
Partners David J. Kaufman and Nathan Viehl authored a St. Louis Business Journal article on how sellers have an increased interest in performing their due diligence on the buyer in a merger or acquisition transaction.
MoveMakers & NewsMakers for January 2, 2024
Sanders Warren & Russell has named Ryan Niehaus as a new partner effective January 1.
Former employee accuse Amazon of age, racial discrimination
A former employee is accusing Amazon of age and racial discrimination.
Man says he was fired from U-Haul for discussing wages
A man has sued U-Haul, saying he was fired for discussing wages with his colleagues.
Class action claims H&M misrepresents products as environmentally friendly
A potential federal class action lawsuit accuses H&M of intentionally misleading consumers into believing some of its products are environmentally friendly when they are not.
Parent sue school district over special education decision
A school district is being sued by parents who seek to reverse a special education decision they say was dismissed without a due process hearing.
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Attorney General Bailey Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Anticompetitive Practices
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, along with attorneys general from all states and several territories, has secured a $700 million agreement with Google over anticompetitive conduct concerning the Google Play Store.