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Legislative update: March 1, 2024
March 1 is the last day to file bills in both chambers of the General Assembly. As of Feb. 29, 1,698 bills and resolutions had been filed in the Missouri House. In the Senate, 871 bills and resolutions had been filed.
Parents seek partial reversal of state special education decision for son
The parents of a special education student say the school system failed to provide the boy with free appropriate public education.
Man brings potential class action FLSA case against Robinson Mechanical Contractors
A Georgia man has filed a potential class action against a mechanical contractor alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Attorney General Bailey Files Suit Against Planned Parenthood for Trafficking Children Out-of-State to Obtain Abortions Without Parental Consent
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit against Planned Parenthood Great Plains for trafficking minors out of state to obtain abortions without parental consent.
Man says employer discriminated against him because of Huntington's Disease
A man is accusing Midwest Respiratory Care of discriminating against him because he has Huntington's Disease.
John Soules Food sues Multivac over packaging system
A Texas-based food company says packaging company failed to deliver on its promise of providing a requested system.
The Young Lawyer’s Section Council gathers for winter meeting
The Young Lawyer’s Section Council of The Missouri Bar met Feb. 23-24, in St. Louis for networking, planning, and community service.
After three initial losses, Roundup manufacturers get their first win in Philly courtroom
PHILADELPHIA – For the very first time in Philadelphia, a jury has unanimously found in favor of the manufacturers of weed killer product Roundup, in the latest case to go to trial over allegations that product causes cancer in its users.
One Family, 100 Years of Roos
Each year, the UMKC Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni achievements. UMKC is honoring the Tedrow/Selders/Hogerty family with its Class of 2024 Legacy Award.
Supreme Court boots ballot challenges to Trump, says states can't block presidential candidates under 14th Amend
The unanimous ruling strikes down rulings from Democratic judges in Colorado and Cook County, which had declared individual states have the power under the Fourteenth Amendment to block "insurrectionists" from seeking federal office
Woman accuses Universal Protection Service of disability discrimination, retaliation
A woman says she was the victim of disability discrimination and retaliation by a former employer.
Woman accuses former employer of sexual discrimination, retaliation
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a former employer accusing it of sexual discrimination and retaliation.
Attorney general warns school district not to intimidate board members
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has sent a letter to the Wentzville School District ordering them to immediately halt any actions aimed at intimidating or punishing school board members who acted as whistleblowers to alleged unlawful conduct.
New Published Work from Professor Leila Sadat
The International Criminal Court in a Nutshell, coauthored by Professor Leila Sadat, Patrick Keenan and Milena Sterio is now available from West Academic.
Lawyerless Appellant Takes a Bad Trip in Missouri: AI Hallucinations Result in $10,000 Sanction for Frivolous Appeal
Earlier this month, Judge Kurt Odenwald on behalf of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District penned Missouri’s first appellate dismissal and award of sanctions for a brief that cited bogus cases generated by artificial intelligence—a phenomenon commonly referred to as “Artificial Intelligence Hallucinations.” Kruse v. Karlen, Case No. ED111172 (Mo. App. E.D. Feb 13, 2024).
Build-A-Bear, Squishmallow head into legal battle over plushies
ST. LOUIS — Build-A-Bear and Squishmallow are suing each other over "knock off" allegations.
Amundsen Davis Promotes 10 Attorneys to Partner
Amundsen Davis promoted 10 attorneys to partner, including Michael Barnes, Danielle Snyder Fadel, Tim Feldhausen, Jason Just, Joseph Klocke, James Maschhoff, Chris Miller, Matt Pikor, Karen Tobin, Tiffany Woelfel.
Philly Roundup judge slams Monsanto's attempt at relief after $175M jury verdict, adds $2.3M
PHILADELPHIA – A Philadelphia trial court judge has upheld a $175 million verdict against the manufacturers of weed killer product Roundup, added nearly $2.3 million in delay damages to that amount and blasted the company’s challenge to the verdict amount as “unfathomable”, “stubborn” and “indignant.”
San Diego judge slashes 90% off $332M verdict awarded to man in Roundup trial
The judge said $325 million in punitive damages was excessive, compared to the $7 million in compensatory damages the jury awarded plaintiff Mike Dennis. The judge cut punitive damages to $21 million. Monsanto still plans to appeal
TV reporter says she was skipped over for anchor job because she's white
A former television reporter says she was not considered for an anchor position at a Kansas City station because she is white.