News from March 2017
North Carolina company says Just John Nightclub, karaoke operators violated trademarks
ST. LOUIS — A North Carolina company is suing karaoke entertainment operators, citing alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition.
St. Francois County resident accuses Courtesy Loans of Missouri of wrongful discharge
ST. LOUIS — A St. Francois County woman is suing her former employer, a loan agency, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful discharge.
Debt collectors allegedly offered discount for payment to remove account from St. Louis woman's credit
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing Enhanced Recovery Company LLC and Does 1-4, debt collectors, citing alleged false and misleading representations.
St. Louis woman alleges debt collector said she must make payment to remove account from credit
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Florida debt collector, citing alleged misleading and/or deceptive practices.
Analysis shows more asbestos litigation filed in St. Louis courts in 2016
St. Louis is the fourth-most popular court system for asbestos lawsuits, with several factors earning the city a designation as a maturing jurisdiction, according to a recent analysis of 2016 filings by KCIC, a Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm.
St. Louis consumer says Miller and Steeno, Opportunity Financial violated debt collection laws
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis resident is suing debt collectors, citing alleged false or false representation.
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Karaoke operators in Oakville, St. Louis, Fenton allegedly violated trademarks, NC company claims
ST. LOUIS — A karaoke accompaniment company is suing karaoke operators in Oakville, St. Louis and Fenton, citing alleged of trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Patient alleges St. Louis County doctor lacerated spleen during colonoscopy
ST. LOUIS — A Monroe County resident is suing Dr. Sanjay T. Bhat, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Acting labor secretary accuses Three Flags Tavern of labor law violations
ST. LOUIS — The acting secretary of labor for the U.S. Department of Labor is suing a St. Louis tavern, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Jury rules in favor of Johnson & Johnson in baby powder trial
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis jury recently ruled in favor of Johnson & Johnson, rejecting a Tennessee woman’s claims that her use of its baby powder contributed to her ovarian cancer.
Election board commissioner appointee says money donated to Krewson campaign was returned
ST. LOUIS — In late February, about a week before the St. Louis mayoral Democratic primary, candidate Lyda Krewson received a donation from an unlikely source.
Woman says Ascension Health, claims manager dismissed her doctor's assessment
ST. LOUIS — A former business manager is suing Ascension Health and Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc., employer and claims administrator, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
Sunset Hills restaurant accused of violating karaoke company's trademark
ST. LOUIS — A North Carolina company is suing a Sunset Hills bar and grill, citing alleged trademark infringement.
James Hardie Building allegedly made defective siding components
ST. LOUIS — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against James Hardie Building Products Inc., citing alleged fraudulent concealment.
St. Louis woman claims debt collector didn't say to make dispute in writing
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis resident is suing a debt collector, citing alleged abusive, deceptive and unfair collection practices.
Ehret allegedly failed to report contributions and deductions
ST. LOUIS — Employee organizations and benefit plans are suing Ehret Inc., citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Labor organizations say James Martin Excavating failed to submit report
ST. LOUIS — Labor organization, trustees and representatives are suing an excavation company and its officers, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
St. Louis resident alleges Crescent Bank continued to call despite requests to stop
ST. LOUIS — A consumer from St. Louis is suing Crescent Bank & Trust Inc., citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Bill that would limit venue shopping advances without pro-attorney amendment
A bill aimed at rehabilitating Missouri’s reputation as a “judicial hellhole” and magnet for frivolous lawsuits passed the Missouri House of Representatives this month, but not before a GOP lawmaker and trial attorney tried to amend the measure they said was overkill.
Missouri Senate bills take on infrastructure fees due to population changes
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Supreme Court handed down an opinion March 15 dismissing an argument from Missouri American Water Co. over an infrastructure fee that the company had been charging St. Louis County residents based on its population.