News from November 2017
Couple blames asbestos makers for husband's cancer
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing a number of asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
African-American claims Missouri Highway Patrol used excessive force
ST. LOUIS — An African-American male who was shot by a Missouri State Highway Patrol officer as he tried to leave a casino is suing for the use of excessive force.
Missouri appeals court sides with injured plaintiff's claims of inadequate damages
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has sided with a plaintiff who appealed a jury's verdict in a personal injury case, claiming the damages awarded were inadequate.
Judgment in favor of Saint Francis Medical Center reversed
CAPE GIRARDEAU — Appeals court judges have reversed a summary judgment finding in favor of Saint Francis Medical Center in a woman's personal injury lawsuit by concluding that issues presented are questions of fact that should be decided by a jury.
Driver allegedly rear-ended in crash claims recklessness
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing another motorist for allegedly driving recklessly and slamming into the back of his vehicle.
St. Louis restaurant/market allegedly owes $32,000 in rent
ST. LOUIS — A landlord is suing TTT Foods LLC and Amer Hawatmeh, restaurant and market operators, citing alleged breach of a lease agreement.
Tenants claim they were falsely accused, harassed by landlord
ST. LOUIS — Two tenants are suing their former landlord and her lawyer, citing alleged harassment and deliberate intent to cause harm.
Laclede Gas Company sued over Bobcat run-in
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle driver who was hit by a Bobcat is suing a Missouri corporation, citing alleged negligent entrustment.
Missouri farm group among those suing California to keep 'safe' herbicide off warning labels
ST. LOUIS — The top officer of Associated Industries of Missouri, one of several farm groups asking the State of California not to place carcinogen warning labels on products containing the pesticide glyphosate, insists the product is safe for consumption.
Subway/Wing Stop owner accused of improperly withholding wages
ST. LOUIS — A food prep worker is suing the operator of a Subway shop and Wing Zone restaurant, citing alleged violation of the Missouri Minimum Wage Law.
Almost Home accused of wrongful termination
ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing a non-profit and a number of former co-workers, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Enhanced Spirits allegedly owes $31,000
ST. LOUIS — A corporation is suing a bar citing alleged failure to pay and unjust enrichment.
Handyman Services allegedly not so handy when it comes to completing work
ST. LOUIS — A business owner is suing a general contractor, citing alleged deceptive trade practices and unjust enrichment.
Passenger in St. Louis crash alleges vehicle owner allowed careless driver behind wheel
ST. LOUIS — A passenger in a motor vehicle accident is suing the driver and owner of the vehicle he was riding in, citing alleged negligence.
Appeals court upholds $4 million award in employment discrimination case
A split panel of appeals court judges at the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District delivered a split decision Nov. 7 in a former administrative law judge's (ALJ) employment discrimination case.
More than $700K awarded to former owner of Wyoming gun company
A U.S. magistrate has awarded $626,528 in compensatory damages and $100,000 in punitive damages plus fees and costs to a plaintiff who sued a company that allegedly crossed him after he sold it his interest in his gun business.
Judge dismisses wrongful-death claims against Taiwanese firm, subsidiary
Wrongful-death claims against a Taiwanese business and its California subsidiary over the electrocution of a worker have been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh.
Judge sides with Duracell in pink toy bunny dispute with Energizer
U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has granted summary judgment to battery maker Duracell U.S. Operations in a trademark infringement suit it faced from competitor Energizer Brands
Judge remands personal injury case against Family Dollar to St. Louis County
U.S. District Judge Noelle Collins has remanded a personal injury case against Family Dollar Stores to St. Louis County Circuit Court.
Driver, passenger sue Farmers Insurance
ST. LOUIS — A driver and passenger who were rear-ended by another vehicle are suing Farmers Insurance Co. Inc., citing an alleged breach of insurance contract.