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News from February 2017


St. Francois County says former employer discriminated against her

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A St. Francois County woman is suing her former employer, citing alleged discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.

Woman alleges companies failed to properly train driver

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing businesses whose driver worked at warehouse in O'Fallon, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.

Woman says St. Peters Denny's failed to keep premises safe

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A St. Peters woman is suing Denny's Inc. citing alleged failure to warn, insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.

Illinois construction company allegedly failed to contribute to funds

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — Trustees are suing New Concept Construction Inc., citing alleged violation of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Logistics company says St. Louis County retailer failed to pay warehousing fees

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A logistics company is suing Schnuck Markets Inc., citing alleged breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

Legal reform would allow Illinois' economy to grow, advocate says

By Karen Kidd |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The "grand bargain" budget proposal in the Illinois General Assembly is light on reforms, especially tort reform, that would help provide the state with a path to economic growth, a legal reform advocate said.

Study suggests law school aid more likely to go to white students

By Cheyenne Dickerson |
ST. LOUIS — According to new data released by the Law School Survey of Student Engagement (LSSSE), almost 80 percent of scholarships given to law school students aren't based on need. 

Broadcasting group's challenge to Missouri's alcohol advertising laws moves forward

By Dawn Geske |
JEFFERSON CITY — Regulations limiting alcohol advertising in Missouri are being challenged by a radio association that is at the forefront of what the state considers prohibited advertising.

St. Charles homeowner alleges Wells Fargo claimed debt even though property wasn't in default

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A St. Charles homeowner is suing a debt collector, citing alleged violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA).

Labor organizations accuse Ford Marble and Tile Inc. of violating ERISA

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — Labor organizations are suing Ford Marble and Tile Inc., citing alleged violation of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

General Motors failed to ensure van was safe, complaint alleges

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — Graham, Texas, residents are suing General Motors LLC, a manufacturer, citing alleged liability and negligence.

St. Louis man says Nationwide Credit unlawfully coerced him into paying debt

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is suing Nationwide Credit Inc., citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Benefit plan trustees claim Rena Final Cleaning failed to make all contributions

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — Employee benefit plan trustees are suing Rena's Enterprise LLC, d/b/a Rena's Final Cleaning Co., citing alleged breach of contract.

St. Louis man says Jimmy John's operator didn't pay proper overtime

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man has filed a class-action lawsuit against an investment company and its owner, citing alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Motorist alleges Missouri trucking company's employee drove too fast

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A Hecker, Illinois, resident is suing a Rosebud-based trucking company and a driver, citing alleged negligence.

Energizer alleges Spectrum Brands violated trademarks

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A manufacturer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., citing alleged trademark infringement.

Medical assistants say St. Louis Urgent Cares failed to pay overtime

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — Two medical assistants have filed a class-action lawsuit against an urgent care center with locations throughout St. Louis, citing alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

St. Louis woman says Liberty Life Assurance failed to review medical records when denying benefits

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston, citing alleged breach of contract.

Caliber Home Loans tried to collect on debt that was discharged in bankruptcy, lawsuit claims

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A man is suing Caliber Home Loans Inc., citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

St. Louis resident claims Account Resolution violated fair collection practices

By Jenie Mallari-Torres |
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is suing Account Resolution Corp., citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).