News from March 2017
Missouri Supreme Court reverses uninsured motorist award in favor of Shelter Insurance
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has reversed and remanded to Jasper County a judgment that awarded $100,000 in uninsured motorist coverage benefits to the survivors of a woman killed in a wreck caused by a tractor-trailer driver.
Choices for Missouri Supreme Court seat prompt debate over 'elitist' system
&&&The current vacancy on the Missouri Supreme Court has reignited debate about whether the way the state selects judges is a rigged system dominated by politics and trial attorneys or one that rightly champions merit.
Former Sea World workers entitled to enhanced pension benefits
&&& A group of former Sea World employees have prevailed after the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals found they were entitled to enhanced pension benefits under parent company Anheuser-Busch's employee-pension plan.
Ford Motor Credit Company alleges guarantors refused to pay $128K in debt
&&& A credit company is suing guarantors Dennis L. Barrett and Jeffrey A. Jensen for allegedly failing to pay the plaintiff over $128,000 in debt.
Attorney wants to use business know-how to improve community
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis-based attorney wants to use use her experience in business and probate law to improve the community she lives in.
St. Louis man says Meridian Medical Technologies discriminated against him
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is suing Meridian Medical Technologies, a Pfizer company, citing alleged racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Prisoner says attorney incorrectly advised him to plead guilty to federal offense
ST. LOUIS — A prisoner in St. Charles is suing lawyer Nick Zotos, citing alleged professional malpractice.
Former lab supervisor alleges employment at St. Mary's Hospital-Audrian terminated due to age
ST. LOUIS — A former laboratory supervisor is suing her a former employer, a hospital, citing alleged deprivation of rights.
Widow accuses former uranium refinery of violation of federal law
ST. LOUIS — A widow is suing a former uranium refinery, citing alleged violation of federal law.
Appeals court affirms saving statute cannot relate back to dismissed lawsuit by improper plaintiff
ST. LOUIS — A proper plaintiff cannot use the state’s saving statute to revive a dismissed lawsuit that was brought by an improper plaintiff who lacked standing, the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has ruled.
Kansas City attorney on probation for having an affair with a client
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has placed Kansas City attorney Michael Joseph Gunter on a stayed suspension and two years of probation.
Appeals court ruling gives compounding pharmacies identity protection in executions
KANSAS CITY — A recent ruling by the Missouri Court of Appeals gives pharmacists who supply lethal drugs to the state the same identity protection afforded to the execution team that administers them to death row inmates.
Man claims contract not extended due to racial discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A Kansas man is suing the acting secretary of the army, alleging racial discrimination.
Justice reform groups continue push for venue, jurisdiction bills in Missouri Legislature
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A recent Missouri Supreme Court ruling regarding jurisdiction that looks like a win for the business community doesn’t negate the need for legislation reforming the way the state’s courts settle venue and joinder matters, civil justice reform advocates say.
Gleeson Asphalt failed to make contributions, lawsuit alleges
ST. LOUIS — Labor organizations are suing Gleeson Asphalt Inc., citing alleged violation of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Missouri telemarketer allegedly harassed consumers
ST. LOUIS — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against a Missouri telemarketer, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Academy Ltd. allegedly sent unauthorized text messages in violation of TCPA
ST. LOUIS — Individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against a telemarketer, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Groups claim Walls Concrete Design failed to submit reports, maintain bond
ST. LOUIS — Trustees are suing a home improvement company, citing alleged violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
St. Louis woman alleges Preferred Staffing paid 'comp time' instead of overtime
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against her former employer, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
Aetna denied claim without reviewing records from treating physician, woman alleges
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing an insurance company and a plan administrator, citing alleged violation of the Employment and Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).