News from December 2017
Appellate Court grants St. Louis Effort for AIDS attorney's fees
The Eighth Circuit Appellate Court granted St. Louis Effort for AIDS attorney’s fees in its suit to enjoin the Health Insurance Marketplace Innovation Act (HIMIA) on Dec. 8.
St. Louis "Throwed Roll Attorney" receives stayed suspension with probation
St. Louis attorney William Kieran Meehan, who two years ago filed suit on behalf of an area pastor against a restaurant known for throwing dinner rolls, recently received a stayed suspension with probation following a Missouri Supreme Court order.
City accused of negligence after woman run over at Mardi Gras parade
ST. LOUIS — A bystander is suing the City of St. Louis and Mardi Gras Inc., parade organizers, citing alleged negligence.
Individuals allege Monsanto failed to disclose defects of Roundup
ST. LOUIS — Several individuals are suing the maker of the herbicide Roundup, citing alleged design defects and failure to warn users of its harmful effects.
Man claims illness caused by exposure to asbestos
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing multiple corporations, alleging the husband was exposed to asbestos because of their actions.
SBC Contracting accused of OSHA violations
ST. LOUIS — An individual is suing a general contracting company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries on a construction site.
Bus passenger accuses J. B. Hunt driver of causing accident
ST. LOUIS — A bus passenger is suing Larry Metz and J. B. Hunt Logistics Inc., a truck driver and the vehicle's owner, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Rent-A-Center accused of deceptive trade practices
ST. LOUIS — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Delaware-based rental company, citing alleged deceptive trade practices.
Driver allegedly ran stop sign and caused crash
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle driver is suing another driver, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Driver sued after allegedly hitting parked vehicle
ST. LOUIS CITY — A motorist is suing another driver, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Evans Delivery, driver accused of negligence in accident
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing Demetrius Parker and Evans Delivery Company Inc., employer and employee, citing alleged negligence.
Former automotive maintenance provider blames illness on asbestos
ST. LOUIS — A former automotive maintenance provider who now has mesothelioma is suing Armstrong International Inc., Borg-Warner Morse TEC LLC and other entities, citing alleged negligence.
Driver in I-70 wreck accused of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Widower blames makers of asbestos products for wife's death
ST. LOUIS — A widower is suing Certain-Teed Corp., Crown Cork & Seal Co. Inc., CSR Ltd., and other asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Missouri Lawyers Award recipient says defending case before Supreme Court a team effort
Successfully defending a case on behalf of Advocate Health Care Network before the U.S. Supreme Court was a team effort, the recipient of a 2018 Missouri Lawyers Award for her role in the high-profile case said during a recent interview.
Woman says Community College of St. Louis to blame for her ankle injuries
ST. LOUIS — A visitor to the Community College of St. Louis is suing the school, citing alleged negligence.
Owners of building that caught fire sued for wrongful death, negligence
ST. LOUIS — Survivors of a deadly fire in St. Louis are suing multiple entities, citing alleged negligence and wrongful death.
Children blame medical providers for mother's opioid overdose
ST. LOUIS — Beneficiaries of a woman who overdosed on opioids are suing her healthcare providers, citing alleged medical malpractice and wrongful death.
Landlord accused of negligence by guest who was injured in fall
ST. LOUIS — A guest is suing a landlord, citing alleged negligence.
Missouri Supreme Court rules tenants have a right to jury trials
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that a trial court’s judgment denying Stephanie Cameron’s request for a jury trial and a ruling in favor of Brainchild Holdings LLC is reversed.