News from October 2017
District judge denies Allstate's motion to dismiss, grants remand in insurance agency dispute
A district judge has denied Allstate Insurance Co.'s motion to dismiss a claim brought by an auto insurance agent because it failed to remove the case from state court within a 30-day window.
Appeals court transfers deer regulation challenge to state Supreme Court
The Missouri Supreme Court will consider whether new conservation regulations designed to limit the spread of disease in deer are enforceable.
St. Louis consumers, others claim Roundup use caused illness
ST. LOUIS — Consumers from St. Louis and elsewhere are suing the makers and distributors of Roundup, citing alleged design defects and failure to warn users of its harmful effects.
Mother claims Save-A-Lot failed to keep store safe when son was attacked
ST. LOUIS — A mother is suing owners and operators of a food store, citing alleged negligence in keeping a consumer safe inside its premises.
Missouri appeals court rules for asbestos defendant in case against excess insurers
A company that designs, installs and distributes pressure valves for refineries and chemical plants has mostly prevailed in challenges brought by "excess insurers" who were ordered to pay defense costs in asbestos litigation at St. Louis City Circuit Court.
Missouri court of appeals knocks out $72 million talcum powder verdict against J&J
A $72 million talcum powder verdict leveled against Johnson & Johnson last year has been vacated by a state appeals court.
Worker claims restaurant operators violated Missouri wage law
ST. LOUIS — A worker is suing operators of restaurants, citing violation of workers' compensation acts.
AT&T employee claims elevator unexpectedly dropped, causing injuries
ST. LOUIS — An AT&T employee is suing freight elevator service providers, citing alleged negligence.
Married couple blames Missouri companies, others for husband's asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis couple claims contractors failed to complete work
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis couple is suing contractors, claiming they failed to complete work.
Missouri investors, others accuse companies of operating fraudulent trading scheme
ST. LOUIS — Individual investors are suing trading platform operators, citing alleged common law fraud.
St. Louis property owners accuse insurer of failing to pay claims after water-main break
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis property owners are suing an insurance company, citing alleged refusal to pay.
St. Louis Circuit Court approval sought for settlement in dog-bite case
ST. LOUIS — Individuals are seeking court approval for a settlement in a dog-bite case.
AT&T blames city of St. Louis for damage to cables
ST. LOUIS — A telecommunications company is suing the city of St. Louis, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent damages.
US Foods claims it didn't receive payment for delivered goods
ST. LOUIS — A food-service distributor is suing a number of companies, citing alleged breach of customer account agreement and guaranty.
Son claims Missouri companies, other employers didn't warn of asbestos risks
ST. LOUIS — A son is suing asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Man claims driver ran red light in St. Louis intersection, resulting in multiple collisions
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing a motorist for allegedly ignoring traffic signal at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Gravois Avenue.
8th Circuit grants transfer of labor depreciation class action
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has granted an insurer's request to transfer a putative class action involving "labor depreciation" from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri to the Eastern District.
St. Louis tenant claims operators failed to keep St. Louis property safe
ST. LOUIS — A tenant is suing property operators, citing alleged negligence in keeping a St. Louis property safe.
Doc's Towing claims truck was damaged in I-70 collision
ST. LOUIS — A towing company is suing a St. Louis woman, citing alleged negligence.