News from August 2017
Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District orders rescue dog returned to adoptive family
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has reunited a dog with its owner, Jamie Patterson.
6 reinstated attorneys were suspended over tax issues
Six of seven suspended attorneys reinstated by a June order of the state Supreme Court had been originally suspended for tax issues, according to announcements by the Missouri State Bar.
St. Louis driver accuses another motorist of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis motorist is suing an Illinois motorist, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Property owner accuses Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District placing a false lien
ST. LOUIS — A property owner is suing a utility company, citing alleged slander of title.
American Express Centurion Bank claims St. Louis man owes over $56,000
ST. LOUIS — A financial institution is suing a St. Louis man, citing alleged breach of credit card agreement.
St. Louis resident alleges debt collector gave false information
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged unlawful collection practices.
Missouri woman claims insurance companies failed to pay benefits after husband's death
ST. LOUIS — A surviving spouse from Missouri is suing insurance companies, citing alleged breach of contract by refusing to provide insurance benefits.
Woman claims Dubuque Paint Equipment driver's negligence resulted in crash
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri motorist is suing a company and its drivers, citing alleged negligence.
Woman claims Life Insurance Co., Cigna failed to pay benefits
ST. LOUIS — A surviving spouse has filed a lawsuit against an insurer and plan administrator, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duties.
Retail mortgage adviser sues Stonegate Mortgage, Home Point Financial for unpaid overtime wages
ST. LOUIS — A retail mortgage adviser is suing employers, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
North Kansas City immigration attorney reinstated after completing probation
North Kansas City immigration attorney Allan H. Bell has been reinstated to the practice of law in Missouri after successfully completing a probation that began in 2015, following alleged rules violations, according to a recent Missouri Supreme Court order.
Attorney claims Student Assistance Corp. violated debt collection practices
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri attorney is suing a debt collector, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Woman alleges NuvaRing use resulted in embolism
CAMDEN — An individual is suing pharmaceutical companies, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit rules in favor of Village of Twin Oaks in dispute over free speech
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has found that an ordinance prohibiting all commercial activity in a Village of Twin Oaks neighborhood park without a permit to be constitutional.
Monsanto allegedly failed to disclose dangers of Roundup
A surviving relative is suing an herbicide maker, citing alleged design defects and failure to warn users of its product's harmful effects.
Lay Seed Farms LLC accused of breach of agreement
A company is suing Lay Seed Farms LLC, Robert A. Lay and Darla K. Lay for alleged breach of security agreements.
American Coradius International LLC accused of unlawful debt collection practices
A consumer is suing American Coradius International LLC for alleged unlawful debt collection practices.
Exxon Mobil Corporation, others accused of negligence
A customer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Exxon Mobil Corporation, Reeves Boomland Inc. and Bi-State Southern Oil Company for alleged negligence.
Walgreens accused of negligence
A woman is suing Walgreens for alleged negligence.
Ashley Madison to settle for $11.2 million following data breach
Internet dating website Ashley Madison, which focused on facilitating discreet extramarital affairs, has agreed to a settlement of $11.2 million following a lawsuit filed in 2015 after many members had their personal information leaked online.