News from February 2017
Festus man says officers used excessive force
ST. LOUIS — A Festus resident is suing the city of Pevely, as well as patrol officers Charles Anthony Moutray, Kyle Weiss and Brian Benjamin, citing alleged assault, battery and excessive force.
Ballwin man says Convergent Outsourcing did not sent a lawful collection letter
ST. LOUIS — A Ballwin man is suing Convergent Outsourcing, Inc., citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA).
Consumers alleges companies misrepresented age of bourbon
ST. LOUIS — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Buffalo Trace Distillery, Inc., Old Charter Distillery Co., and Sazerac Company, Inc., citing alleged breach of implied warranty, breach of expressed warranty, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, unjust enrichment and violations of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Lincoln County judge suspended over threats made to public defender’s office
JEFFERSON CITY — Lincoln County Judge Christina Kunza Mennemeyer has been suspended by the Missouri Supreme Court without pay for six months.
Former Fulton State Hopistal nurse loses Missouri Supreme Court petition for attorney's fees
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has denied a request for attorneys' fees to be paid to a nurse in a court challenge to a discipline order handed down by the State Board of Nursing.
Van Buren man claims he didn't authorize draft payments in collections
CAPE GIRARDEAU — A Van Buren resident has filed a lawsuit against Professional Credit Management, Inc., citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Hazelwood resident claims collector reported debt in dispute
ST. LOUIS — A Hazelwood woman is suing Online Information Services Inc. d/b/a Online Collections, citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Worker says she was subject to racially hostile environment at USPS
ST. LOUIS — A United States Postal Service employee is suing Megan Brennan, postmaster general, citing alleged racial discrimination.
Missouri lawmakers consider changes to discrimination laws
JEFFERSON CITY – Proposed changes to Missouri’s discrimination laws will impact future employment lawsuits in the state if passed.
St. Louis woman alleges that Douglas, Chancellor, Meyers & Associates damaged her credit
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing Douglas, Chancellor, Meyers & Associates, LLC, citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Missouri's Dover IP claims Dover Development Corp. infringed on its trademark
ST. LOUIS — A development company in Missouri and a company in Illinois are suing Dover Development Corp. f/k/a Family Pride Corporation, a Tennessee corporation, citing alleged trademark infringement.
Pike County man says woman sold his assets, failed to pay for home
ST. LOUIS — A Pike County man is suing Jayna Stevenson of Germantown, Maryland, citing alleged breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, unlawful conversion and unjust enrichment.
St. Louis woman says debt collector violated collection practices
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing ARC Management Group, LLC, citing alleged negligence.
Illinois woman says St. Louis County man responsible for injuries in crash
ST. LOUIS — An Illinois resident is suing St. Louis County resident Christopher Lee Tallie, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis Construction Laborers Welfare Fund claims construction firm didn't pay benefits
ST. LOUIS — Trustees are suing Zoie LLC d/b/a Dana Howard Construction, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman claims Missouri-based Ascension Health Alliance failed to follow retirement income act
ST. LOUIS — An Alabama woman is suing Missouri-based Ascension Health Alliance d/b/a Ascension d/b/a Saint Vincent Health and Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc., citing alleged violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
St. Charles County man claims Wells Fargo violated phone call laws
ST. LOUIS — A St. Charles County resident is suing Wells Fargo Bank NA and Does 1-24, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Man claims St. Louis County-based Orchard Bend Associates failed to provide accessible facilities
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man is suing Orchard Bend Associates LP, citing alleged disability discrimination.
St. Louis man claims Consumer Adjustment Company violated fair debt collection practices
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is suing Consumer Adjustment Company Inc. d/b/a CACi and Does 1-4, a St. Louis-based debt collector, citing alleged violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Indiana resident says Missouri-based Ascension Health Alliance denied claim without cause
ST. LOUIS — An Indiana resident is suing Missouri-based Ascension Health Alliance, d/b/a Ascension and d/b/a Saint Vincent Health and Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc., citing alleged breach of contract.