News from May 2017
Woman alleges NuvaRing caused her to develop embolism
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Jamestown, New York, woman is suing the makers and distributors of NuvaRing, citing alleged negligence misrepresentation and breach of implied warranty.
Woman claims companies failed to disclose NuvaRing defects in case that could move to Missouri
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Las Cruces, New Mexico, woman is suing the makers and distributors of NuvaRing, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation and breach of implied warranty.
Consumers claim Johnson & Johnson, Imerys talc products caused cancer
ST. LOUIS — Consumers are suing talc powder manufacturer and distributors, citing alleged manufacturing and design defect and failure to warn.
Woman's NuvaRing case could be transferred to Missouri court
CAMDEN, N.J. — A Wausau, Wisconsin, woman is suing the makers and distributors of NuvaRing, citing alleged negligence misrepresentation and breach of implied warranty in a case that could be moved to a Missouri court.
Woman claims Four Seasons failed to properly train employee
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing spa and massage therapy providers, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Appeals panel upholds defense verdict for Pepose Vision Institute in medical malpractice trial
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has upheld a judgment in favor of Pepose Vision Institute in a medical malpractice case that went to trial twice in St. Louis County Circuit Court.
Injured Costco worker’s claim for lump-sum payout denied by appeals court
ST. LOUIS — An injured Costco worker will not get to convert his weekly $799.11 permanent total disability benefits into a lump-sum settlement of $400,000, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has ruled.
Married couple accuses Department of Homeland Security, others of delayed visa application review
ST. LOUIS — A married couple is suing government agencies, citing alleged unlawful delay of their application for permanent residency.
Father claims Missouri companies' use of asbestos resulted in daughter's secondary exposure
ST. LOUIS — A father is suing multiple companies, citing alleged negligence.
Woman claims Four Seasons failed to properly train employee
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a St. Louis hotel and its employee, citing alleged negligence and reckless conduct.
Columbia family claims application for citizenship unlawfully delayed
ST. LOUIS — Columbia residents are suing government agencies, citing alleged unlawful delay of application for permanent residency.
Farmers Insurance claims policyowner breached a contract
ST. LOUIS — An insurance company is suing a daughter of policy owners, citing alleged breach of contract for agreeing to settle without their consent.
St. Louis resident alleges government agencies unlawfully delayed application for residency
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis resident is suing government agencies, citing alleged unlawful delay of application for permanent residency.
Husband and wife claim Shaw Holding Group refuses to return $3,000 deposit
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing a residential property seller, citing alleged breach of contract.
St. Louis inmates accuse correction officers of deliberate intent to cause harm to others
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis prison inmates are suing corrections officers and guards, citing alleged deliberate intent to cause harm and assault to other inmates.
Truck driver accuses manufacturer of asbestos products of negligence in St. Louis court
ST. LOUIS — A self-employed truck driver is suing a manufacturer of asbestos products, citing alleged negligence in manufacturing asbestos, causing great damage when exposed to the product.
Worker's wife claims Amtrak negligent in keeping workplace safe, causing fatal injuries
ST. LOUIS — A wife of a deceased man is suing a rail transport company in St. Charles, citing alleged negligence in keeping workplace safe resulting to injuring an employee.
Man alleges CRH Transportation terminated employment without proper notice
ST. LOUIS — A former driver is suing a freight service company, citing alleged wrongful termination due to disability discrimination.
Man claims he suffered from injuries while working for Amtrak
ST. LOUIS — A board service attendant is suing a railroad corporation, citing alleged negligence in keeping the workplace safe for employees.
Woman claims Compass Group terminated her employment due to age, disability
ST. LOUIS — A director of food and nutrition services is suing her former employer, citing alleged wrongful termination due to age and disability discrimination.