News from December 2017
Kansas attorney reinstated in Missouri following reciprocal suspension
Attorney Troy D. Renkemeyer of Overland Park, Kansas, has been reinstated to practice law in Missouri following a Dec. 5 Missouri Supreme Court order after his 2015 suspension in Kansas over fraud allegations arising from the sale of a trucking company eight years earlier.
Attorney reciprocally reprimanded in Missouri following Kansas censure
Attorney Jeffrey A. Sutton of Basehor, Kansas, was reciprocally reprimanded by Missouri after receiving a public censure in Kansas over allegations by a "difficult" client
Monsanto once again accused of negligence over Roundup
ST. LOUIS — Consumers are suing Monsanto Co., Osborn & Barn Communications Inc., and Osborn & Barn Holdings Inc., a biotechnology company and distributors, citing alleged negligence.
Driver and passenger claim motorist failed to stop at traffic sign
ST. LOUIS — A driver and passenger are suing another motorist, claiming his negligence caused a collision.
Mother of child who died when space heater exploded suing manufacturer, distributor
ST. LOUIS — A young girl's next of kin are suing a space heater manufacturer and distributors, citing alleged negligence and failure to warn.
Former security officer at federal courthouse claims discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A security officer is suing her former employers, citing alleged discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation while working in a federal courthouse.
Twin City Fire Insurance allegedly failed to pay for child's injuries
ST. LOUIS — A minor is suing Twin City Fire Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of insurance contract.
Missouri Supreme Court hands down reinstatements, probation for November
Reinstatements from probation and following a tax issue, as well as a probation, were amount attorney discipline-related decisions handed down in November by the Missouri Supreme Court.
Madison County motorist claims other driver negligent in I-64 wreck
ST. LOUIS — A Madison County driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Olympic Restaurant allegedly past due on credit payments
ST. LOUIS — A distributor of food products is suing a local restaurant, citing alleged breach of contract.
Driver accused of negligence in wreck at Lucas and Hunt
ST. LOUIS — A driver and two passengers are suing another motorist citing alleged negligence.
Former insulator claims makers of asbestos products to blame for cancer
ST. LOUIS — A former insulator is suing Crane Co., A.W. Chesterton Inc., BASF Corp. and other asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Widower asks court to sign off on settlement in wife's death
ST. LOUIS — A widower is asking the court to approve a settlement reached with the drivers of two vehicles that allegedly hit and killed his wife.
St. Louis drops to No. 3 in 'judicial hellhole' rankings
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis is ranked No. 3 on the 2017-2018 “judicial hellhole” rankings by the American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF), but it has improved since last year when the St. Louis Circuit Court was ranked as the worst court in the nation by the group.
Driver allegedly made careless left turn in St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a Catawissa driver, citing alleged negligence.
USAA accused of breach of contract in hit and run
ST. LOUIS — A pedestrian who was run over in a hit-and-run incident is suing his insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Motorist pulling out of parking lot accused of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, citing alleged negligence in an accident on Goodfellow Boulevard.
Talcum powder manufacturers face additional suits
ST. LOUIS — Consumers are suing a number of talcum powder manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Judge refuses to dismiss Medtronic wrongful death suit
ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig has denied in large part a defense motion to dismiss a wrongful death suit against Medtronics and allowed the claimant to file an amended complaint.
Driver who hit another vehicle accused of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle owner is suing another motorist, alleging negligence.