News from December 2017
Chalk up another win for Rams; training facility dispute to be arbitrated
JEFFERSON CITY — The former St. Louis Rams, relocated and renamed the Los Angeles Rams, chalked up a victory over St. Louis-area interests on Nov. 21, with the Missouri Supreme Court ruling that the franchise's lease dispute with the Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority should be settled through arbitration.
Pitbull owner accused of negligence following attack
ST. LOUIS — A guest in a man's home is suing him, citing negligence and premises liability, after his pitbull allegedly attacked her.
Contractors facing lawsuit after stairwell collapse
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing several contractors, citing alleged negligence after an apartment building stairwell allegedly fell on the husband.
Father and son allege accident caused by negligent driver
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle driver and passenger are suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Driver who pulled out of alley and into another car sued
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Woman blames Chase Park Plaza Hotel for shoulder injury
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri resident is suing after she allegedly tripped on a floor mat inside the revolving door of a hotel.
Passenger in I-44 off-ramp crash files suit
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle passenger is suing a driver of another vehicle, citing alleged negligence in a crash on Interstate 44.
Reversal of DACA would be a huge loss to Missouri
NEW YORK — Immigrants and recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) have quite an impact on Missouri's economy, which is part of today's iMarch for Immigration, a 50-state campaign calling for Congress to come up with a solution over what is dubbed the "Dreamers Act" by year's end.
Lawyers and client allegedly reneged on settlement
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri corporation is suing a St. Louis man and his lawyers for alleged breach of contract.
Wife says asbestos caused husband's death
ST. LOUIS — A widow is suing Crown Cork & Seal Company Inc., JP Bushnell Packing Supply Co. and other asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Geek Hoodies owner allegedly duped
ST. LOUIS — The owner of an online clothing company is suing its previous Australian owners, citing alleged misrepresentations and fraudulent omissions.
Couple blames asbestos products makers for mesothelioma
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing a number of asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence, which led to the husband developing mesothelioma.
Child hit by car accuses driver of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A minor child is suing the driver of a vehicle that hit him, citing alleged negligence.
Judge dismisses Backpage complaint against Missouri AG
ST. LOUIS — U.S. District Judge Patricia L. Cohen has denied an injunction requested by website operators Backpage.com that sought to derail an investigation launched by the state attorney general earlier this year.
Accident on I-270 leads to lawsuit
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent a crash on Interstate 270.
Florida tops tort reform group's list of ‘Judicial Hellholes,' while California No. 2
California, City of St. Louis Circuit Court, New York City’s asbestos court and Philadelphia round out the American Tort Reform Association’s top five this year.
Judge says Janssen Pharmaceuticals case must stay in state court
ST. LOUIS — Another judge has rejected defense arguments for moving product liability claims out of state court and into federal court.
Minor driver accused of negligent driving
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing a minor driver, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist accused of running stop sign, causing accident
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, who allegedly ran a stop sign and collided with her car.
Hertz allegedly failed to provide insurance coverage to passenger
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle passenger is suing Hertz Claim Management Corporation for alleged failure to provide insurance coverage.