News from July 2017
St. Louis father claims pharmaceutical companies' product caused injuries to son
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis father is suing a pharmaceutical company for alleged negligence in designing and manufacturing its Reglan/metoclopramide product that severely and permanently injured its user.
Appeals court affirms Labor and Industrial Relations Commission denial of workers' comp benefits
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District has affirmed a finding of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission, which denied workers' compensation benefits to a man who intentionally lit a can of glue held by a co-worker, which dropped to the ground and exploded.
Claim filed in St. Louis Circuit Court alleges companies failed to protect workers from asbestos effects
ST. LOUIS — Heirs are suing a number of corporations, citing alleged failure to protect and failure to warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
Woman claims Laclede Gas display booth collapsed on her, causing brain injury
ST. LOUIS — A Franklin County woman is suing a gas company for allegedly failing to maintain its display booth in a reasonably safe condition.
Man claims St. Louis-area corporations, others didn't warn of asbestos risks
ST. LOUIS — A man is suing multiple corporations, some of which are based in the St. Louis area, citing alleged failure to warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
St. Louis woman claims she was wrongfully terminated from Thiel Tool & Engineering
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing a manufacturer, citing alleged wrongful termination.
Missouri man claims companies negligently used asbestos in products
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri man is suing a number of companies, citing alleged negligence in using asbestos, which caused illness after exposure to the products.
$4.5 million jury award to Marine injured in car crash upheld
A panel of judges on June 26 affirmed that the total was not “monstrous, shocking, or grossly excessive," given the man will be physically impaired for the rest of his life.
Former employee accuses Laclede Gas of discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A former service foreman is suing gas distributor company and senior employees, citing alleged racial discrimination.
Metro driver accused of negligence in Washington Avenue crash
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle passenger is suing a bus driver and transportation company for allegedly disregarding the rules of the road, resulting in injuries.
Nterone accuses events company of breaching contract
ST. LOUIS — A Delaware company is suing a convention and show services business, citing alleged breach of contract.
Couple alleges Missouri companies, others didn't warn employees of asbestos risk
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing multiple corporations, citing alleged failure to warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
Woman accuses Caliber Home Loans of telephone harassment
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a debt collector, citing alleged telephone harassment and invasion of privacy while attempting to collect a debt.
Regions Bank claims loan borrower failed to pay $25,000 promissory note
ST. LOUIS — An Alabama bank is suing a loan borrower and guarantors, citing alleged breach of contract by failing to pay the required obligations.
Eastern District judge rules for lenders in foreclosure dispute
A federal judge has ruled in favor of lenders in a foreclosure dispute involving a St. Charles property.
Judge finds dispute between Kane International, US Polymers-Accurez belongs in arbitration
ST. LOUIS — A district judge recently denied a specialty chemical company's request for a temporary restraining order against St. Louis-based US Polymers-Accurez LLC (USPA), finding the contractual dispute belongs in arbitration.
Magistrate judge upholds denial of Social Security benefits
A magistrate judge has affirmed the denial of disability benefits and supplemental Social Security income to a Missouri man who claimed he suffered from severe back problems, ruptured discs and nerve pain.
Appeals court sides with Metropolitan Taxicab Commission in dispute over permits
Independent Taxi Drivers Association has lost a battle against the Metropolitan Taxicab Commission in a dispute over the issuance of taxi permits.
Woman claims Lou Fusz Automotive Network ended her employment due to son's medical expenses
ST. LOUIS — A St. Charles County fleet leasing agent is suing a car dealer, citing alleged wrongful termination.
Marble Hill maintenance worker claims his employment was terminated due to his age
CAPE GIRARDEAU — A maintenance worker is suing a government agency for allege termination due to age discrimination.