News from March 2017
Appeals court says 'doc-prep' fees violate Missouri statute
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit recently said that “doc-prep" fees violate Missouri UPL statute and confirmed the application of the out-of-state class members in the lawsuit.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds guardianship over objections of mother found to be unfit
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has affirmed that a Cooper County judge properly awarded guardianship and conservatorship to relatives of a young girl in a case in which the mother was found to be unfit.
In cases involving police, evidence is key
ST. LOUIS — As a local police department finds itself in legal trouble in the wake of allegations it failed to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, an attorney who handles similar cases said these issues arise more often than anyone thinks.
Employee groups say Mark's Services failed to make contributions to funds
ST. LOUIS — Employee groups are suing Mark’s Services LLC, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
County prosecutor refiles stealing charge against St. Louis lawyer
CLAYTON — The case against against a St. Louis County lawyer, who is accused of stealing a court document from a file, has been going on for more than two years, and it has yet to be resolved.
Consumer alleges Medicredit invaded privacy
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing Medicredit Inc., citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Couple alleges trucking company's driver failed to watch for other vehicles, causing Charleston crash
ST. LOUIS — Husband and wife are suing a trucking company and its driver, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
St. Louis Country resident says debt collectors violated fair practices
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County resident is suing debt collectors, citing alleged unlawful collection practices.
Woman alleges former employers owe unpaid wages
EAST ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing her former employers, citing alleged failure to properly pay discharged employees.
Mascoutah resident accuses Great Circle of wrongful death
ST. LOUIS — A Mascoutah father is suing Great Circle, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
St. Louis karaoke operators allegedly violated trademarks
ST. LOUIS — A North Carolina company is suing St. Louis karaoke operators, citing alleged unfair competition and unjust enrichment.
St. Louis resident accuses technology innovator, company of patent infringement
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis resident is suing a technology innovator and his companies, citing alleged breach of license agreement.
Legal watchdog group applauds Missouri Supreme Court ruling limiting lawsuit tourism
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled that unless the state was the main place of business for companies filing a lawsuit, Missouri courts do not have jurisdiction over their tort complaints.
Missouri takes on California over poultry regulations
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley will continue to challenge regulations that California plans to impose on poultry farmers, a move that he said would potentially protect industry and job opportunities in the state.
St. Charles County resident accuses Beauty Fit Inc. of breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — A St. Charles County man is suing Beauty Fit Inc., a diet supplements provider, citing alleged fraudulent representation.
St. Louis County woman alleges New York debt collectors used unlawful collection practices
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County woman is suing New York debt collectors, citing alleged deceptive and misleading representations.
Missouri woman alleges government failed to prevent injuries at Air Force equestrian center
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri woman is suing the United States of America, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman alleges Illinois debt collector misrepresented balance of money owed
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri consumer is suing a Decatur, Illinois, debt collector and its lawyer, citing alleged tortious and illicit collection conduct.
Missouri Supreme Court says challenge to water company’s surcharge is moot
The Missouri Supreme Court has dismissed as moot a challenge to the Missouri Public Service Commission's (PSC) decision that allowed Missouri-American Water Co. (MAWC) to charge an infrastructure system replacement surcharge to its customers.
Karaoke accompaniment provider alleges Kirkwood restaurant, karaoke operators violated trademarks
ST. LOUIS — A karaoke accompaniment provider is suing a Kirkwood restaurant and karaoke providers, citing alleged unfair competition.