News from August 2017
Husband claims St. Louis hospital failed to properly treat wife, resulting in her death
ST. LOUIS — A husband is suing a St. Louis hospital, citing alleged failure of care caused the wrongful death of a patient.
Court disqualifies firm representing Ferguson in class action over jailing practices
U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig has disqualified a law firm representing the city of Ferguson in a proposed class action involving the city's policies and practices of jailing individuals for failure to pay money owed from traffic and other municipal offenses.
St. Louis resident accuses Warren Distributors of falsely representing windshield wiper fluid
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Warren Distributors, a car care products distributor, citing alleged false representation.
Plaintiff in St. Louis car crash case seeks approval of settlement
ST. LOUIS — A minor child is suing a motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Class action claims wiper fluid sold by O'Reilly Automotive failed to prevent freezing as advertised
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Springfield-based automobile parts dealer, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.
St. Louis Public School District accused of failing to recognize needs of disabled student
ST. LOUIS — A child with a disability is suing a school district, citing alleged unlawful educational practices.
Couple sues Monsanto over alleged design defects of Roundup
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing the makers of Roundup, citing alleged design defects and failure to warn users of harmful effects.
Individuals claim Monsanto failed to disclose health effects of Roundup
ST. LOUIS — Individuals are suing the maker of Roundup, citing alleged design defects and failure to warn users of its harmful effects.
Union claims GoJet Airlines failed to comply with collective bargaining agreement
ST. LOUIS — A union is suing an airline, citing alleged failure to comply with the collective bargaining agreement.
Navy veteran accuses Ferguson, police officer of unlawful seizure and arrest
ST. LOUIS — A Navy veteran from Fairview Heights, Illinois, is suing the city of Ferguson and a police officer, citing alleged assault and retaliation.
Missouri companies accused of failing to pay for withdrawal liability under pension plan
ST. LOUIS — Trustees are suing Missouri companies, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
Husband and wife claim Roundup caused lymphoma
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing an herbicide maker, citing alleged false and misleading advertising.
Motorists accused of driving too fast in Bircher Boulevard crash
ST. LOUIS — Minor vehicle passengers allege the vehicle they were riding in was struck and caused serious and permanent injuries.
Judge cites Bristol-Myers Squibb jurisdictional ruling in dismissing out-of-state claims in Pradaxa litigation
A federal judge has dismissed the claims of out-of-state residents in litigation against the maker of blood thinner Pradaxa, citing a landmark Bristol-Myers Squibb ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in June.
Judge: Proposed class action involving alleged ‘overstatements’ of Roundup concentrate can go ahead
Plaintiffs in a proposed class action against Monsanto over alleged
Chief underwriter sues Berkadia Commercial Mortgage
ST. LOUIS — A chief underwriter is suing a commercial lender, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Valley Park resident accuses debt collectors of harassment
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged abusive debt collection practices.
Oklahoma couple alleges Monsanto failed to warn users of Roundup side effects
ST. LOUIS — An Oklahoma couple is suing Monsanto Co. and John Does 1-50, citing alleged negligence and manufacturing defect.
Mother alleges St. Louis property owners failed to repair peeling lead-based paint
ST. LOUIS — A minor child and mother are suing property owners, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
St. Louis resident accuses Authorized Motor Parts driver of failing to yield
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis motorist is suing an employer and its driver, citing alleged negligence.