News from November 2017
Former Dado's Cafe Inc. employee files suit over harassment claims
ST. LOUIS – A woman formerly employed by a St. Louis restaurant alleges she was subjected to harassment and that her gender was a factor in her termination.
Driver seeks more than $15,000 after rear-end collision in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis woman is seeking damages after a rear-end collision in the city.
Man seeks more than $25,000 in damages after St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A driver is seeking damages from a Benton woman after a collision in St. Louis.
St. Louis homeowners sue contractor over roof leak
ST. LOUIS — Two homeowners are suing a company that performs home renovations, citing alleged breach of contract during roof repairs.
Jefferson City attorney completes probation after alleged misconduct in bankruptcy case
Jefferson City attorney Noel Bisges is not longer on probation following a Nov. 14 Missouri Supreme Court order after the state high court found Bisges had successfully completed his probation imposed last year for alleged dishonest conduct in a bankruptcy case.
Former employee sues HLK for fraudulent misrepresentation
ST. LOUIS — A New York resident is suing an advertising company, citing alleged fraudulent misrepresentation in its hiring process.
Client sues St. Louis attorney for legal malpractice
ST. LOUIS — A plaintiff in a lawsuit involving a vehicle collision is suing his lawyer for allegedly accepting a settlement in the case without his consent.
Florissant residents sued over injury vehicle accident
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing two Florissant, Mo., residents for negligence and causing a vehicle collision that resulted in injuries.
Couple sue DAP Inc., others, alleging asbestos-related negligence
ST. LOUIS — A couple are suing CertainTeed Corp., DAP Inc., Georgia Pacific LLC and others, alleging that their negligence led to the husband's lung disease.
Former mechanic sues CertainTeed, others, alleging asbestos-related harm
ST. LOUIS — A former mechanic is suing CertainTeed Corp., A.O. Smith Corp., Ajax Magnethermic Corp. and others, alleging that their negligence led to his contracting an asbestos-related disease.
Widow accuses Crane Co., others of wrongful death due to asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS — A widow is accusing Crane Co., A.W. Chesterton Inc., AGCO Corp. and others of the wrongful death of her husband due to exposure of products containing asbestos
Missouri high court upholds enforcement of arbitration between aviation school, former student
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that a lower court properly enforced arbitration between a private aviation school and a student who sued after graduating because he couldn't find a job.
Missouri high court remands dispute between aviation supplier and distributor for new trial
The Missouri Supreme Court has issued a mixed ruling in a contractual dispute between a manufacturer of aircraft instruments and a company that distributed its products.
Judge issues mixed ruling in nuisance policy suit against Maplewood
A federal judge has issued a mixed ruling in the city of Maplewood's motion to dismiss a complaint filed by a former resident who was forced to vacate her apartment due to violations of a city nuisance code.
Portland Place property owners claim association failed to fix sewers
ST. LOUIS — Property owners are suing homeowners' association trustees, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud.
Driver seeks damages for alleged head, neck, knee injuries due to St. Louis car crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, citing alleged negligence.
Great Southern Bank claims customer defaulted on auto loan
ST. LOUIS — A bank is suing a customer, citing alleged breach of retail installment contract.
Missouri Supreme Court rules in favor of insurer on ‘pollution exclusion’ in Peru mine claims
The Missouri Supreme Court has sided with an insurer that appealed a judgment entered by a St. Louis County judge over pollution claims at a smelting facility in Peru that is owned by a company it covers.
St. Louis man claims Hair of the Dog bartender hit him with bat
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is suing a bar and bartender, citing alleged negligence.
Lincoln County denied new trial involving former officer’s sexual abuse of drug court participants
An appeals court has denied a new trial for Lincoln County, which had challenged a jury's award of $2.25 million to victims of sexual abuse committed by a former lieutenant at the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department.