News from October 2017
Court of appeals reverses quitclaim conveyance of Wentzville home to builder
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has reversed a St. Charles County ruling that honored conveyance of a quitclaim deed to a builder/lender after the owner of the Wentzville home allegedly fell behind on payments.
TCPA case involving Ever app dismissed by federal judge
U.S. District Judge Ronnie White has dismissed without prejudice a proposed class action brought against the owner and operator of a photo-sharing app that allows users to conserve storage space on their mobile devices.
Red Hot candy ruling remanding slack-fill class action to state court upheld
A proposed class action alleging the makers of Red Hot candies underfilled its cardboard boxes will have to continue in state court in the city of St. Louis rather than in federal court.
Woman seeks $25,000 in damages for St. Louis car crash
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle passenger is suing a motorist, citing alleged negligence.
8th Circuit not convinced by overpass protester’s arguments
&&& The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a summary judgment ruling in favor of the Missouri State Highway Patrol involving a protester who was ordered to leave a pedestrian sidewalk overpass because his activities allegedly contributed to accidents on Interstate 70 below.
Woman seeks over $25,000 in damages in St. Louis car crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing a company and its employee, citing alleged negligence.
Driver seeks damages for Forest Park Avenue crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Judge rules that debt collector's conversation with consumer did not violate FDCPA
Summary judgment has been granted to a debt collector that had been sued by a woman who claimed the company violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by asking for contact information after being informed that she had a lawyer.
River City Casino accused of spilling hot coffee on guest
ST. LOUIS — A Kendall County, Illinois, man is suing a St. Louis casino and hotel for allegedly keeping the premises understaffed, resulting in injuries.
Two people accused of misrepresenting St. Louis property before sale
ST. LOUIS — An individual is suing property owners, citing alleged fraudulent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.
Woman claims she was injured, incurred medical expenses due to Shenandoah Avenue crash
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle passenger is suing a motorist for allegedly making an improper lane change.
Woman claims she was attacked at St. Louis White Castle
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing restaurant operators, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis homeowners claim neighbors trespassed, damaged property
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis property owners are suing their neighbors, citing alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress and trespassing.
Custodial worker claims St. Louis Science Center fired him after filing workers' comp claim
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis custodial worker is suing a science center, citing alleged wrongful termination and retaliation.
Employee claims St. Louis food company failed to pay accurate wages
ST. LOUIS — A food preparer is suing a food company and its director, citing alleged breach of contract due to unpaid wages.
Woman claims she suffered back, neck pain due to St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle passenger is suing a motorist, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis-area companies, others accused of failing to warn of risks of asbestos
ST. LOUIS — A surviving heir is suing manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Woman claims St. Louis-based employer improperly withheld wages
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing the director of a food company, citing alleged violation of workers' compensation acts.
Couple claims St. Louis water vendor's dispenser was defective and leaked
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing a St. Louis-based water machine vendor for allegedly providing an unsafe bottled-water dispenser.
St. Louis couple claims neighbors obstructed their property
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis couple is suing homeowners, citing alleged deliberate intent to impede the use of their own property.