News from February 2017
St. Louis resident says police officers used excessive force
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis resident is suing police officers citing alleged assault, battery and use of excessive force.
Abatepro failed to contribute to pay all contributions to benefit plans, lawsuit alleges
ST. LOUIS — Trustees of employee benefit plans are suing Abatepro Inc., citing alleged breach of contract.
Pension fund trustees say S&C Concrete failed to make contributions
ST. LOUIS — Trustees of pension and welfare funds are suing S&C Concrete LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
St. Charles residents say cleaning company misclassified their employment as contractors
ST LOUIS — St. Charles residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against a carpet cleaning company, citing alleged violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Former dealership in Ferguson failed to repay loans, suit claims
ST. LOUIS — A financing company is suing guarantors of a car dealership that has since closed, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man alleges Koleaseco driver who rear-ended him failed to properly watch for other vehicles
ST. LOUIS — A motorist from Clinton County, Illinois, is suing a company based in Michigan, citing alleged negligence.
American Railcar Leasing alleges logistics company damaged tank cars
ST. LOUIS — A St. Charles leasing company is suing Musket Corp., citing alleged breach of contract.
Assistant US attorney who led federal investigation into Michael Brown shooting joins global firm
ST. LOUIS — A former assistant U.S. attorney who made global headlines is joining a law firm with a worldwide reach.
Butler County man alleges insurance company denied claim based on insufficient investigation
CAPE GIRARDEAU — A Butler County man is suing Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Co., citing alleged breach of contract.
St. Louis County woman says USPS employee failed to yield right of way, causing crash
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County woman is suing the United States of America, citing alleged negligence.
Labor groups say Lee's Carpentry Services failed to pay required contributions
ST. LOUIS — Labor organizations are suing Lee's Carpentry Services LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Wentzville woman alleges she didn't receive proper notice to dispute debt
ST. LOUIS — A Wentzville woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against Equinox Collection Services Inc., citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Labor organizations say CCR Construction failed to contribute to funds
Labor organizations say CCR Construction failed to contribute to funds
Appeals court says probate claim not needed for beneficiary deed property transfers
KANSAS CITY – The Missouri Court of Appeals in December upheld a trial court’s decision that a lender does not have to make a probate claim to protect its lien against a property when transferred through a beneficiary deed.
Wright City man claims Citibank made excessive calls
ST. LOUIS — A Wright City man is suing Citibank NA, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Former Liberty Life employee claims company ended approved disability benefits
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing Liberty Life Assurance Co. of Boston, her former employer, citing alleged violation of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Officer allegedly coerced mentally disabled woman into relationship, complaint says
ST. LOUIS — A legal guardian of a Gasconade County resident is suing the county, two police departments and a sheriff, citing alleged failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
Man says Canyon Creek Apartments, debt collector tried to collect fees not awarded by court
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man is suing a debt collector, its lawyer and an apartment complex, citing alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) and wrongful garnishment.
St. Louis County man says debt collector misrepresented itself as law firm
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man is suing a collection agency, citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
Law firm taking advantage of 'friendly' courts for talcum powder trial, tort reform group says
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Supreme Court has denied requests by Johnson & Johnson to delay trials over its talcum powder products, a victory for Alabama law firm Beasley Allen, which filed the lawsuit.