News from June 2017
Harris-Stow State University directors accused of discrimination by former employee
ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing university supervisors, citing alleged age, gender and race discrimination.
Medtronic accused of negligence by allegedly failing to properly treat patient
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a physician and medical facilities, citing alleged medical negligence by failing to meet required standard of due care.
Class action filed against Receivable Solutions over alleged debt collection practices
ST. LOUIS — An Oklahoma consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a debt collector with offices in St. Louis following alleged repeated cellphone calls he received without consent.
SEMCO Plastics accused of failing to pay commission as agreed
ST. LOUIS — A former national sales manager is suing a custom plastic manufacturer for alleged breach of contract by failing to pay commission salary basis.
Doniphan woman claims crash with Postal Service employee's vehicle caused injuries
CAPE GIRARDEAU — A Doniphan motorist is suing a government agency, citing negligent entrustment.
Man accuses TPP Regency of failing to abide by ADA guidelines
ST. LOUIS — A Johnson County, Indiana, man is suing a property owner of Regency Plaza, citing alleged disability discrimination.
Former employee accuses Weissman's Theatrical Supplies of discrimination, wrongful termination
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing an apparel and accessories manufacturer, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Couple claims St. Louis-area corporations, others failed to warn of the 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 warn and failure to warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
Former employee accuses Cabela's of age discrimination
ST. LOUIS — An associate employee from Alton, Illinois, is suing a retail store, citing alleged age discrimination.
Metro passenger accuses transit company of failing to protect riders
ST. LOUIS — A metrobus passenger is suing a transport company, citing alleged failure to protect.
Heirs allege Akebono Brake Corp., others failed to protect workers from asbestos
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.
St. Louis labor group trustees claim contractor failed to pay monthly contributions
ST. LOUIS — Trustees of a labor group are suing Blast Technology Inc., citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Delivery truck driver alleges United Van Lines misclassified employee status
ST. LOUIS — A Tennessee delivery truck driver has filed a class-action lawsuit against a moving company, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
Missouri Supreme Court suspends attorneys for failure to file taxes
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled to suspend 45 attorneys from the practice of law for being in violation of the Rules Governing the Missouri Bar and the Judiciary for their failure to pay taxes.
Federal court stays dispute over deceased pensioner's benefits from Anheuser-Busch
ST. LOUIS — A federal court judge has issued a stay in a dispute between an ex-wife and a widow involving Anheuser-Busch pension benefits.
Missouri Supreme Court reinstates 14 attorneys
JEFFERSON CITY — Fourteen lawyers have been reinstated by the Missouri Supreme Court this month after being suspended for tax violations.
Missouri Supreme Court suspends two attorneys, one judge
JEFFERSON CITY — During April, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled to suspend two Missouri Bar-registered attorneys and one sitting judge.
Common stockholder accuses Panera, board members of SEC violation
ST. LOUIS — A common stock holder has filed a class-action lawsuit against a company and its board of directors, citing alleged nondisclosure of material facts.
St. Louis man alleges medical negligence resulted in untimely death of his father
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is suing a public entity, citing alleged medical negligence due to failure to properly administer a stress test.
Personal representative, beneficiary accuses Ste. Genevieve officers of wrongful death
CAPE GIRARDEAU — A personal representative and beneficiary are suing law enforcement officers, citing alleged deprivation of life, liberty and due process of law.