News from June 2017
Family members accuse St. Louis-area heath care facilities of medical negligence
ST. LOUIS — Family members of a deceased man are suing health care facilities, citing alleged breach of duty and medical negligence in failing to cure a patient.
Labor group trustees claim Hackman Brothers failed to pay contributions
ST. LOUIS — Trustees of a labor group are suing an oil company, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
St. Louis woman claims Global Youth Leadership retaliated against her
ST. LOUIS — A seasonal employee is suing an experiential education nonprofit company, citing alleged refusal to hire as retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim.
St. Louis County woman accuses hospital, nonprofit and chaplain of negligence after husband's death
CLAYTON — A surviving spouse is suing a hospital, a nonprofit and a chaplain, citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Man accuses employer Cushman & Wakefield of discrimination
ST. LOUIS — An African-American man is suing St. Louis-area employers, citing alleged racial discrimination, retaliation and constructive eviction.
Couple claims St. Louis-area corporations, others failed to warn of the severe effects of asbestos
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing multiple corporations, some of which are based in the St. Louis area, citing alleged failure to protect and failure to warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
Man accuses BJH Health System, security guards of assault and battery
ST. LOUIS — A man is suing a St. Louis hospital and security guards, citing alleged assault, battery and unlawful imprisonment.
Dog training facility No Leash Needed accuses former employees of defamation
ST. LOUIS — A dog training facility is suing former employees, citing alleged breach of employment agreement.
Former mechanic claims St. Louis-area companies, others failed to protect workers from asbestos
ST. LOUIS — A former mechanic and laborer is suing multiple corporations, some of which are based in the St. Louis area, citing alleged failure to protect and failure to warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
Woman alleges she was discriminated against by Metropolitan Sewer District
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing a storm and waste water services provider, citing alleged racial discrimination.
St. Louis County protester accuses public officials of assault and false arrest
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County protester is suing public officials, citing alleged assault and false arrest during a peaceful protest march.
Missouri Court of Appeals issues mixed ruling on divorced couple’s maintenance dispute
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has issued a mixed ruling in a divorced couple's dispute over monthly maintenance obligations and an award of attorney's fees.
Missouri Supreme Court disbars 2 attorneys, suspends 2 others
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled to disbar two Missouri Bar-registered attorneys from the practice of law, place one lawyer on an interim suspension and place another attorney on probation in regards to a stayed suspension.
St. Louis woman alleges she was discriminated against while working at Quest Diagnostics
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis mobile examiner is suing a diagnostic clinic, citing alleged racial discrimination and retaliation.
Man alleges brother died due to Loy-Lange Box Co.'s negligence
ST. LOUIS — A survivor of the deceased is suing a corrugator and custom box manufacturer, citing alleged negligence in safe keeping workplace safe for employees.
St. Louis County couple alleges law firm failed to file patent documents on time
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County couple is suing a law firm, citing alleged breach of duty by failing to file necessary documents.
Animal caregiver accuses Stray Rescue of St. Louis of discrimination
ST. LOUIS — An animal caregiver is suing, owner and executive director of an animal shelter, citing alleged retaliation.
Traders Point Farm Organics accused of misleading consumers
ST. LOUIS — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a manufacturer of organic products, citing alleged fraud and unjust enrichment.
Judge issues ruling in coffee bean supplier's dispute with Ronnoco
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge has issued a mixed ruling in a debt and contractual dispute between a St. Louis coffee company and a green coffee bean supplier.
St. Louis man alleges misleading all-natural label on pumpkin pie in class action
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a food manufacturer, citing alleged false product information for its labeling all natural product in pumpkin pie products.