News from August 2017
Consumers claim use of Roundup caused lymphoma
ST. LOUIS — Consumers are suing the manufacturer of Roundup, citing alleged design defects and failure to warn users of its harmful effects.
St. Louis County resident accuses construction company of not keeping a safe work area
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man is suing a construction and demolition company, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis companies claim CSX Transportation delayed shipments
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis companies are suing a railroad company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Kansas attorney disbarred following $1.2 million fraud conspiracy guilty plea
Leawood, Kansas, attorney Mark J. Schultz has been disbarred by order of the Missouri Supreme Court following a guilty plea on conspiracy allegations that he and his former law partner tried to steal money from an area health care facility.
St. Louis business owner claims his lawyer didn't appear at his trial
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis business owner is suing his lawyer, citing alleged breach of duty.
Appeals court sides with cemetery that refused St. Louis judge's order to disinter
A cemetery association that sought relief from a $2,500-per-day fine and a court order to disinter the remains of a Ukrainian-born mathematics teacher has found a jurisdictional matter settled at the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.
Women allege makers of Essure failed to disclose all risks
ST. LOUIS — Women are suing the makers and distributor of Essure, citing alleged design defect and unjust enrichment.
Woman claims St. Louis pit bull owners failed to restrain dog
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing pit bull owners, citing alleged negligence.
Man claims he developed mesothelioma due to secondary exposure to asbestos
ST. LOUIS — An individual is suing numerous companies, alleging second hand exposure to asbestos caused him to develop mesothelioma.
Woman claims St. Louis property owner failed to warn about hole in front yard
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a St. Louis property owner, citing alleged negligence.
Homeowner sues State Farm, broker for alleged breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — A homeowner is suing an insurance company and broker from Missouri, citing alleged breach of insurance contract.
Policyholders allege Missouri insurance companies unlawfully filed subrogation claim
ST. LOUIS — Insurance policy owners have filed a class-action lawsuit against Missouri insurance companies, citing alleged breach of contract.
Contractors accused of failing to design proper ventilation in building
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County woman is suing building contractors, citing alleged negligence, design defect and failure to warn.
St. Louis attorney, breast cancer foundation founder reinstated
St. Louis attorney Michael Bradley Katz, founder of a one-time breast cancer foundation established in his mother's memory, has been reinstated to practice law in Missouri after being suspended over tax issues earlier this year, according to a recent state Supreme Court filing.
St. Louis resident claims Circle K falsely advertised wiper fluid
ST. LOUIS — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Circle K Stores Inc., citing alleged false advertising.
Woman clams wheelchair ramp at a St. Louis property was built without required rails, guards
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing a property owner, citing alleged failure to follow requirements before building a wheelchair access ramp.
St. Louis man claims demolition of adjacent building damaged his property
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis property owner is suing various entities, citing alleged negligence.
iHeartMedia alleges event organizer failed to pay statement balance
ST. LOUIS — A media company is suing an events organizer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Labor, trust fund representatives claim Tidwell Brothers Construction failed to submit payments
ST. LOUIS — Labor and trust fund representatives are suing employers, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duties.
Patient claims she failed to receive proper care for foot wound from doctors, St. Louis hospital
ST. LOUIS — A patient is suing doctors and a hospital for alleged permanent injuries suffered due to medical malpractice.