News from August 2017
Former inmate alleges human rights violations while incarcerated in Louisiana
ST. LOUIS — A former inmate from St. Louis is suing the Louisana Department Health and Hospitals secretary, citing alleged violation of human rights.
Man claims Monsanto's Roundup causes lymphoma
ST. LOUIS — An individual is suing Monsanto Co., citing alleged negligence and misleading advertising.
St. Louis resident accuses Camco Manufacturing of falsely advertising wiper fluid
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Camco Manufacturing Inc., a North Carolina corporation, citing alleged false advertising.
Former Jiffy Lube employee accuses employer and supervisor of harassment
ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing an employer and supervisor, citing alleged discrimination and sexual harassment.
Retirement plan representative claims SunEdison violated legal obligations under ERISA
ST. LOUIS — A retirement plan representative is suing a renewable-energy company, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
Consumer claims Xarelto causes hematoma, hemorrhage
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing the makers of prescription drug Xarelto, citing alleged significant injuries due to ingestion of the product.
J. Winkler & Sons driver allegedly failed to stop at stop sign, causing crash
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle passenger is suing a tractor-trailer driver and commercial trucking company, citing alleged failure to properly operate its vehicle.
Missouri insurance agent accused of copyright infringement
ST. LOUIS — A company is suing a licensed insurance agent, citing alleged breach of contract.
St. Louis-area residents claim Roundup caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis-area consumers are suing the manufacturer and distributor of Roundup, citing alleged design defects and failure to warn users of its product's harmful effects.
Class-action claims Factory Motor Parts wiper fluid froze, damaging vehicles
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against an automotive parts seller, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.
ITW Global Brands accused of falsely advertising its windshield wiper fluid
ST. LOUIS — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a car care products distributor, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.
Judge: Claims against Mallinckrodt can go forward as wrongful death actions
Surviving spouses of men who allegedly died as a result of exposure to radioactive substances mishandled by Mallinckrodt may continue to pursue their claims as wrongful death actions.
Appeals court issued mixed ruling in Ferguson-related claims
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mixed ruling in claims against police officers and the municipalities that employed them during violence that erupted following the Aug. 9, 2014, police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson.
Driver claims another motorist failed to yield and caused crash in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
American Family Insurance allegedly failed to honor underinsured coverage
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Missouri couple claims corporations failed to warn of the effects of asbestos
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing multiple corporations, citing alleged failure to protect and failure to warn of the dangerous effects of asbestos.
Class-action claims freezing windshield wiper fluid caused damage to vehicles
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a vehicle maintenance products manufacturer, citing alleged false representations.
St. Louis resident accuses South/Win Ltd. of false advertising
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a windshield wiper fluid manufacturer, citing alleged breach of warranty.
Ohio woman claims NuvaRing caused health problems
CAMDEN — A Zanesville, Ohio, woman is suing the makers and distributors of NuvaRing, citing alleged failure to warn of the harmful effects of NuvaRing.
Progressive sues motorist for failing to pay for the damages in 2014 crash
ST. LOUIS — An insurance company is suing a St. Louis driver, citing alleged failure to operate his vehicle, which resulted in severe injuries.