News from March 2017
Missouri Chamber of Commerce lauds legal reform bill
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry said it is glad to see that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017.
Missouri Supreme Court denies appeal in wrongful-termination suit
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court has denied the hearing of a case regarding a former deputy circuit clerk and 2nd Circuit President Judge Russell Steele over wrongful termination.
Appeals court rules for school district in mother’s unlawful-restraint suit
ST. LOUIS — A mother's claim that her young son had been unlawfully restrained and isolated at school in the Francis Howell School District has been dismissed by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
St. Louis woman alleges Dyck-O'Neal tried to collect amount different from loan agreement
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing a debt collection agency, claiming its alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) caused her emotional distress.
Missouri Supreme Court rules Florida company must pay full sales tax
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court recently decided that Florida-based TracFone, which resells telecommunications services to Missouri customers, did not meet the state’s "in commerce" sales tax exemption.
Technician alleges Macon company violated overtime rules
HANNIBAL — A technician has filed a class action lawsuit against a Macon company, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Policy holder accuses Aetna of violating contract
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing Aetna, alleging breach of contract, and violation of the Employee Income Security Act or ERISA.
Manchester police officer accuses superiors of gender discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A police officer is suing Manchester city officials and her superiors, alleging gender discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation.
Policy holder alleges Cigna violated ERISA
ST. LOUIS — An Illinois woman is suing Cigna, alleging violation of the Employment and Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
St. Louis man says Gamache & Myers deceived him into signing judgment
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is suing Gamache & Myers PC, citing alleged violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA).
Missouri legislature advances tort reform measures
JEFFERSON CITY — With a Republican now occupying the governor’s office, many Missouri lawmakers hope 2017 will be the year the state sheds its “judicial hellhole” reputation and enacts far-reaching tort reform legislation.
Salem attorney suspended for improperly terminating services
Nanci R. Wisdom, a family and divorce lawyer from Salem, has been placed on indefinite suspension by the Supreme Court of Missouri.
Green Trac allegedly failed to pay adequate contributions and interest
ST. LOUIS — Trustees are suing Green Trac LLC, citing alleged breach of contract.
Woman accuses Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston of violation of ERISA
ST. LOUIS — A Berger woman is suing Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston, citing alleged violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Shelby County man says transportation company's driver traveled too fast
HANNIBAL — A Shelby County resident is suing transportation companies, citing alleged negligence.
Attorney disbarred in Missouri after surrendering her license in Kansas
Leavenworth, Kansas, attorney Shelley L. Knowles will no longer practice law in Missouri.
Attorney and former legislator disbarred for mishandling funds
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court, at the behest of the Missouri Bar’s Chief Disciplinary Counsel, recently ruled to grant attorney Dennis J. Bonner’s petition to have his license to practice law revoked.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds St. Louis minimum-wage ordinance
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a St. Louis ordinance that calls for raising workers' minimum wage.
Missouri Supreme Court finds state has no jurisdiction over Indiana railroad worker's injury
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that the state does not have jurisdiction over Norfolk Southern Railway Co. in a personal-injury case that occurred in Indiana.
St. Louis attorney disbarred by state Supreme Court
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — St. Louis attorney Dara M. Strickland was disbarred by the Missouri Supreme Court at the behest of the Missouri Bar’s Chief Disciplinary Counsel on Feb. 28.