News from August 2017
Mo. Supreme Court finds judge did not err in allowing 'rehabilitated' juror in malpractice case
Plaintiffs who lost a medical malpractice case at trial also lost an appeal challenging a juror's qualification.
Two attorneys reinstated, one suspended in Missouri July disciplines
Two attorneys were reinstated to practice law and a third was suspended in disciplinary cases that came before the Missouri Supreme Court in July, according to the Missouri State Bar's website.
St. Louis resident accuses Genpact Services LLC of deceptive debt collection practices
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged deceptive debt collection practices.
Man accuses The Lincoln National Life Insurance of breaching contract by not paying benefits
ST. LOUIS — A beneficiary is suing an insurer, citing alleged refusal to pay claims.
Man claims St. Louis psychiatric center, Rent-A-Center employees violated his privacy
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri man with a disability is suing individuals and businesses, citing alleged disability discrimination and invasion of privacy.
St. Louis driver, passenger blame other motorist for I-64 exit crash
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis driver and passenger are suing another motorist, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Son claims he developed cancer due to second-hand asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS — A son alleges he was exposed to asbestos through his parents, who worked at companies that used asbestos.
Fifth-grader seeking admission in St. Louis charter school lacks standing in suit, court rules
An African-American elementary school student whose family moved to the county is not eligible to attend a charter school inside city limits, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.
St. Louis property owner accused of failing to keep premises safe
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing a property owner, citing alleged negligence in maintaining its premises in proper condition.
Driver, passenger claim motorist made unsafe U-turn in St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver and passenger are suing a motorist, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
St. Louis resident accuses Lamb Weston Inc. of falsely labeling fries as all natural
ST. LOUIS — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a manufacturer of fries, citing alleged unfair or deceptive business practices.
St. Clair County, Illinois, woman accuses other motorist of driving too fast while using cellphone
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Illinois residents allege insurer has failed to pay uninsured motorist benefits on policy
ST. LOUIS — Two people from Illinois are suing a St. Louis driver and an insurer, citing alleged negligence and breach of contract.
Court rules NFL's Rams have to pay Missouri sales tax
Football fans in the St. Louis area may have something to cheer about: the long arm of Missouri law is not letting the former St. Louis Rams, renamed and relocated to Los Angeles, get a refund on state sales taxes.
Missouri Court of Appeals denies appeal in dispute over legal malpractice claim
A Missouri appeals court has dismissed an appeal brought by a couple who sought money from an insurer that had covered their attorney, who was disbarred for defrauding clients.
Woman claims Landvatter Ready Mix driver was negligent
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing an employer and its driver, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Flooring, painting companies claim they weren't fully paid for work at Preservation Square Apartments
ST. LOUIS — Materials suppliers are suing various entities, citing alleged breach of contract.
Missouri woman claims American Family Mutual wrongfully denied insurance benefits after crash
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri resident is suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of insurance contract.
Patient alleges St. Louis University Hospital, doctor performed unnecessary surgery
ST. LOUIS — A patient is suing medical care providers, citing alleged medical negligence.
Missouri son, daughter claim semiclosed receiver that exploded was not properly inspected
ST. LOUIS — A son and daughter are suing several companies, citing alleged wrongful death.