News from October 2017
Former patient alleges counselor induced her to have sex
ST. LOUIS — A former patient is suing a licensed counselor, citing alleged assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Taxpayer gets another $17 back from city of St. Louis for court costs
A man who was ordered to pay $177 in court costs in the city's pursuit of $269.87 in delinquent personal property taxes, will recover another $17 for overpaying what he was assessed.
St. Louis event organizer accused of defamation
ST. LOUIS — An Illinois company is suing an event organizer for alleged breach of contract and defamation.
Woman seeks over $50,000 in damages for St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle owner is suing a motorist, claiming insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Postal Service employee claims union dues were improperly withheld
ST. LOUIS — A letter carrier is suing the Postal Service, citing alleged unjust enrichment and violation of workers' compensation acts.
Girl claims she was injured after being struck by driver on Highway 21
ST. LOUIS — A minor and her father are suing a motorist, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
C. Rallo Contracting Co. accused of failing to pay full amount on contract
ST. LOUIS — An electrical company is suing a general contractor, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man who worked in Missouri blames companies for asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife have filed a lawsuit against a number of companies, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis man accuses insurance company of failing to pay
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is suing a driver and an insurer, citing alleged negligence and refusal to pay.
St. Louis County parents accuse doctors of failing to recognize high-risk pregnancy
ST. LOUIS — Parents are suing physicians and medical facility for alleged negligence during their child's birth.
Judge dismisses trademark case, saying defendant lacks contacts with Missouri
A copyright-infringement case alleging a competitor "has caused confusion in Missouri's senior housing marketplace" has been dismissed without prejudice.
Federal judge denies St. Louis attorney’s motion to dismiss former client’s suit
U.S. District Judge Catherine Perry has denied a St. Louis attorney's motion to dismiss a case filed by a former criminal-defense client.
Heirs allege Missouri-based companies, others didn't warn workers of asbestos risks
ST. LOUIS — Heirs are suing a number of corporations, citing alleged failure to warn individuals of the harmful effects of asbestos.
Woman blames Big Daddy's on the Landing for slip and fall
ST. LOUIS — A patron is suing a restaurant and bar for allegedly not keeping its premises safe.
St. Louis vehicle passenger claims she was severely injured in I-55 crash
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle passenger is suing an estate, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Passengers claim they were injured in Idaho Avenue crash
ST. LOUIS — Vehicle passengers are suing employer and employee, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Doctor, Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital accused of failing to properly treat patient
ST. LOUIS — A patient from Murphysboro, Illinois, is suing a physician and medical facilities, alleging medical malpractice.
Makers of Pradaxa accused of failing to warn of risks
ST. LOUIS — Consumers are suing the makers of a medication, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.
Kansas City attorney reciprocally suspended in Missouri for representing clients on inactive license
Kansas attorney Kenton M. Hall, has been reciprocally suspended following an Oct. 2 Missouri Supreme Court order after his suspension in Kansas late last summer over allegations he represented clients there when his Kansas law license was inactive.
Judge remands Essure class action to state court
U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh for a second time has granted plaintiffs' request to remand a proposed class action against Bayer over its birth control product, Essure, to state court.