News from July 2017
Man claims Financial Business and Consumer Solutions sought discharged debt
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Man accuses Shop 'N Save Warehouse Foods of failing to abide by ADA guidelines
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man is suing a grocery store, citing alleged disability discrimination.
Suzuki accused of selling motorcycle with defective braking system
ST. LOUIS — A legal representative is suing a car manufacturer and dealer, citing alleged negligence and civil conspiracy.
Man alleges Malinckrodt, Cotter improperly disposed of toxic waste, resulting in cancer
ST. LOUIS — A man is suing a biopharmaceutical company and chemical producer, citing alleged negligence in toxic waste disposal, which resulted in fatal injuries.
Burger King worker’s effort to raise minimum wage was protected activity, appeals court rules
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a finding of the National Labor Relations Board, which ruled that a Kansas City Burger King franchise violated the law by refusing to rehire an activist employee who had fought for raising the minimum wage.
Couple accuses CVS of overcharging sales tax on food item
ST. LOUIS — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a pharmacy store, citing alleged unjust enrichment.
Abbott Laboratories claims Gamma Healthcare failed to pay invoices
CAPE GIRARDEAU — A health care company is suing a medical service company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man claims debt collector AFNI used unlawful collection practices
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
St. Louis resident accuses debt collector of harassment
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer is suing debt collectors, citing alleged unlawful debt collection practices.
Busch Stadium volunteer who claimed wage violations loses appeal
A man who volunteered to work at a Busch Stadium concession stand to raise funds for Washington University and later sued claiming violations of federal and state minimum wage law, has struck out at the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
8th Circuit upholds jury award of $1.25 million to parents of incarcerated son who died
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a $1.25 million jury award to the parents of a man who died while under suicide watch at Missouri correctional facility.
Louis Maull Co. allegedly failed to pay contributions under ERISA
ST. LOUIS — Trustees are suing a private company, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
St. Louis man claims Biddle House retaliated against him for voicing concerns
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is suing community nonprofit and employees for allegedly denying public services as retaliation.
St. Louis woman sues disability center for defamation
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing an independent-living center for alleged defamation.
Man accuses Schnuck Markets of failing to abide by ADA guidelines
ST. LOUIS — An individual is suing a supermarket, citing alleged disability discrimination.
S-T Leather Co. claims warehouse was damaged during demolition next door
ST. LOUIS — A leather company is suing a demolition service company, citing alleged negligence while conducting a demolition that caused severe property damage.
Father blames Lafayette Tiffany Elderly Apartments for daughter's death
ST. LOUIS — A father is suing a resident and apartment owners/operators for alleged failure to provide a safe work environment to the decedent, who entrusted herself to the protection of her employers.
Esurance policyholder claims insurance company failed to cover stolen car
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle owner is suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract by refusing to pay coverage under an insurance policy.
Consumers claims Target charged the wrong sales tax rate on food
ST. LOUIS — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a retail store corporation, citing alleged unjust enrichment.
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District seeks payment for sewer services
ST. LOUIS — A sewage service company is suing an engineering company alleging failure to pay for services.