News from May 2017
St. Louis resident accuses Afni of misrepresentation in debt collection
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer is suing a debt collector, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Missouri woman claims debt collector failed to provide correct creditors
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing debt collectors, citing alleged misrepresentation in debt collection.
Talc powder trial ends with $110 million judgment against J&J
Jurors hit Johnson & Johnson with a $110 million judgment this week as they drew a link between the company’s talc powder products and a Virginia woman’s ovarian cancer.
Mother claims Missouri State Highway Patrol negligent in wrongful death case
ST. LOUIS — A mother is suing Missouri State Highway Patrol, the city of Pevely and others in a wrongful death case.
Supreme Court upholds law allowing health insurance companies to recover funds from clients
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a decision of a Missouri court, ruling that a health insurance company has the right to use a lien on client’s funds.
Missouri Supreme Court upholds Cape Girardeau divorce settlement
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a Cape Girardeau woman who claims a trial court presiding over her divorce case failed to equitably divide marital assets and debts.
Appeals court finds law needs clarification on right to jury in rent and possession cases
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has ruled in favor of a tenant on the issue of a right to jury trial in a rent and possession action.
Federal judge moves Centene securities class action from California to Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY – A putative class-action lawsuit against a St. Louis health care company that allegedly failed to release accurate financial information has been moved from California to Missouri.
Woman claims truck driver's negligence resulted in crash on I-44, causing injuries
ST. LOUIS — A female driver is suing a truck driver of a Missouri transportation company, citing alleged negligence while driving causing collision.
Albright Concrete allegedly failed to submit reports, payment contributions
ST. LOUIS — A board of trustees is suing the owner of concrete construction company, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Truck driver claims Missouri motorist failed to maintain car, resulting in crash
ST. LOUIS — A South Carolina truck driver is suing a Missouri driver and insurance company, citing alleged negligence driving and breach of contract.
Life Insurance Company of America is accused of breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — An woman is suing a life insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract by refusing to pay insurance benefits.
Missouri Supreme Court affirms dismissal of renewable energy 'geographic sourcing' rule
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has affirmed the dismissal of the state's suit over the implementation of a renewable energy proposition that voters approved in 2008.
Appeals court overturns man's felony conviction of driving with suspended license
ST. LOUIS — A man convicted for felony driving on a suspended license has had his conviction overturned by the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.
Central Bank of St. Louis reaches proposed settlement in suit over loan
ST. LOUIS — A creditor's suit citing alleged breach of contract over a loan has reached a proposed settlement.
Business owner claims city of Jennings seized property without providing adequate notice
ST. LOUIS — A business owner is suing the city of Jennings and city employees citing alleged wrongful eviction.
Former Central Contracting and Marine employees allege company failed to pay overtime wages
ST. LOUIS — Former employees are suing the owner of transportation company, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Program distributor alleges The Crocodile Lounge unlawfully broadcast boxing match
ST. LOUIS — A program distributor is suing a St. Louis lounge owner, citing alleged unlawful broadcasting.
Sports entertainment company claims Sound Bar unlawfully broadcast Mayweather-Maidana fight
ST. LOUIS — A sports event management company is suing a Florissant commercial establishment owner, citing alleged unauthorized interception and tortious conversion.
Boxing match distributor claims Club 270 played fight without authorization
ST. LOUIS — An exclusive distributor is suing a St. Louis commercial establishment owner, citing alleged unauthorized interception.