News from November 2017
Driver in I-70 crash alleges negligence
ST. LOUIS — A motorist who was injured in a crash on Interstate 70 is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
Kansas City attorney suspended for alleged false statements in bankruptcy cases
Kansas City attorney Lydia Marie Carson has been suspended following a Nov. 21 Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations arising from three bankruptcy cases and other charges, including advertising on Craigslist without a required disclosure.
Motorist alleges man's negligence led to St. Louis accident
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, who allegedly failed to yield the right of way and caused an accident at a St. Louis intersection.
Former St. Louis public defender reinstated to practice law following 2007 suspension
Eric Seymour Affholter, who lost his job in 2007 as head of the state public defender’s office in St. Louis over charges of marriage fraud, has been reinstated to practice law following a state Nov. 21 Missouri Supreme Court order.
Boy's eyes allegedly damaged by staff at St. Louis Children's Hospital
ST. LOUIS — Parents and their son are suing St. Louis Children's Hospital, citing alleged negligence.
Driver, passenger claim negligence in Goodfellow crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver and passenger are suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis resident accuses Bank of America of discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A customer is suing Bank of America N.A. citing alleged racial and religious discrimination.
Injured party blames Planet Rent to Own for renter’s accident
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing after allegedly being struck by another vehicle operator while proceeding through a St. Louis intersection on a green light signal.
Man's heirs blame asbestos makers for his death
ST. LOUIS — A man's surviving heirs are suing numerous asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Patient with ingrown toenail allegedly suffered heart damage from wrong meds
ST. LOUIS — A patient who went to the emergency room with an ingrown toenail is suing his medical care providers, alleging he was given the wrong medication and as a result had to have a pacemaker implanted.
Owners blame broker, property manager for problems at St. Louis apartments
ST. LOUIS — The owners of a St. Louis apartment complex are suing the property manager and broker, citing alleged breach of property management agreement.
Certainteed, Armstrong among those named in asbestos suit
ST. LOUIS — A former laborer is suing a number of asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis attorney reciprocally suspended for allegedly practicing law in Illinois without license
St. Louis attorney James R. Hanlin, licensed in Missouri for almost 55 years, has been reciprocally suspended following a Nov. 21 Missouri Supreme Court order after he was disciplined by the Illinois Supreme Court earlier this year for allegedly practicing law in that state without a license.
Judge sides with Wash U School of Medicine in former employee's retaliation suit
ST. LOUIS — U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel has granted summary judgment to Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in a former employee's retaliation lawsuit.
Cape Girardeau attorney suspended after admitting to taking almost $5,000 in law firm's funds
Cape Girardeau attorney Dale Edward Gerecke has been suspended following a Nov. 21 Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations he improperly took funds from a law firm where he'd formerly been a partner.
Man rear-ended on Newstead Avenue claims negligence
ST. LOUIS — A Franklin County driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence in the operation of her motor vehicle.
Former pile driver blames asbestos makers for cancer
ST. LOUIS — A former worker with the Local 2375 Pile Drivers Union and the Sea-Farer International Union is suing various asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Aldi employee allegedly slammed dumpster lid on woman's head
ST. LOUIS — A woman whose head was allegedly slammed in a dumpster at an Aldi store is suing, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Your Home Our Heart, associate accused of slandering competitor
ST. LOUIS — A healthcare services provider is suing a former employee and competitor, citing alleged tortious interference with a contract.
Motorist accused of negligence in South Grand crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence in an accident that allegedly caused her harm.