News from July 2017
Google, On the Map Inc. accused of violating telephone harassment rules
A business owner has filed a class-action lawsuit against an internet marketing company and online advertising firm, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Motorist accuses ContainerPort Group Inc., Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission of negligence
A motorist is suing ContainerPort Group Inc., Jerry Slaton and the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (MHTC) for alleged negligence.
Bi-State Development, employee accused of negligence
A pedestrian is suing the Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District d/b/a Metro and employee Cornell Richardson for alleged negligence.
Hampton Hockey LLC, Jason Johnny Frey LLC accused of failing to make payments
A contractor has filed a lawsuit against Hampton Hockey LLC, Jason Johnny Frey LLC (JFF), Pulaski Bank NA and Pulaski Service Corp. for allegedly breaching a construction agreement.
Motorist accuses St. Louis City Parks Department employee of negligence
A motorist is suing Alisa Ellis, an employee of the St. Louis City Parks Department, for alleged negligence.
Federal judge orders plaintiff in race discrimination case to serve defendant by Sept. 22
A federal magistrate judge has ordered an employment discrimination claimant to serve process on a named defendant by September 22 or she may dismiss the claim for failure to prosecute.
Missouri judge grants attorneys’ fee in contract dispute, reduces amount due to overbilling
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge has granted a request for attorney fees in a dispute among former business partners after previously siding with the defendants who claimed the plaintiff breached a covenant not to sue.
Forest West Properties Inc. allegedly failed to take safety measures
An individual is suing Forest West Properties Inc. for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Motorist sues another motorist for negligence in St. Louis court
A motorist is suing Kiahron Reeves, another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Urban Services Group Inc. accused of violating workers' compensation acts
A former employee is suing a supervisor and contractor company, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
Woman accuses several companies of making asbestos-containing products
A woman is suing various corporation, citing alleged negligence in using asbestos.
Woman claims Metro failed to properly use wheelchair ramp, resulting in injuries
An individual is suing Bi-State d/b/a Metro, citing the alleged failure to keep the bus safe for passengers.
Federal judge issues mixed ruling in dispute over robocalls for former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's movie
U.S. District Judge E. Richard Webber has issued a mixed ruling in a Telephone Consumer Protect Act suit that claimed that multiple defendants made approximately 4 million unsolicited pre-recorded calls in promoting the movie
Employees at Dangerously Chic LLC accused of assault
A patron is suing Dangerously Chic LLC and it owner, Heidi L. Kidd, citing alleged assault.
Illinois Central School Bus, bus driver accused of negligence
A motorist is suing bus driver Shannon Parks and her employer, the Illinois Central School Bus, for alleged negligence.
City of St. Louis accused of racial discrimination
Three police officers and a police advocacy group are suing the City of St. Louis for alleged racial discrimination.
Owners of German Shepherd accused of negligence
A couple and their minor daughter are suing owners of a German Shepherd dog, citing alleged failure to warn passersby about the dog.
Doe Run Resources Corporation allegedly failed to warn residents of effects of toxic material
A priest is suing the owners and operators of La Oroya Complex in Peru, citing the alleged failure to warn residents living near the complex of the effects of toxic substances.
Appeals court favors St. Louis Community College in tuition rate dispute
A non-U.S. citizen living in Missouri under a program that provides reprieve from being removed from the country must pay the international tuition rate if she wants to attend St. Louis Community College (SLCC).
Advent Properties LLC, Latham Bell accused of fraud
Property owners are suing Latham Bell and Advent Properties LLC, citing alleged breach of contract and fraud.