News from September 2017
Vernon County attorney suspended after failing to disclose statutory rape conviction in prosecutor race
Onetime Vernon County prosecutor candidate and Nevada, Missouri, attorney Dustin W. Dunfield has been suspended following a Sept. 26 Missouri Supreme Court order after he failed to disclose a 1996 statutory rape conviction when he ran for the office in 2014.
Women claim driver caused injuries after losing control of vehicle in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — Two women are suing a motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Judge: American Family not obligated to defend Vein Centers in TCPA class action
A federal judge has ruled that American Family Mutual Insurance Co. does not have a duty to defend or indemnify Vein Centers for Excellence in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action that was decertified by another judge.
Wife, daughter blame Barnes-Jewish Hospital for man's death
ST. LOUIS — A wife and daughter are suing health care providers, citing alleged negligence.
Dicamba litigation brought by Arkansas soybean farmers transferred to St. Louis
A class-action lawsuit brought by soybean farmers over the herbicide dicamba has been transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
St. Louis motorist claims he was injured in crash
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Woman blames St. Louis driver for Kingshighway crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing a St. Louis motorist for allegedly striking her vehicle, which was stopped at a red light.
Mother, son claim driver failed to stop at red light in St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS — A mother and son are suing a motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Judge grants partial summary judgment in ADA violation suit against gas station in Union
U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White has granted partial summary judgment to a wheelchair-bound man who is suing a Petro Mart in Union for alleged violations of the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Rana LLC accuses property owners of breaching agreement
ST. LOUIS — A gas station operator is suing property owners, citing alleged breach of leasehold agreement.
City of St. Louis seeks statement from commissioners that Neighborhood Stabilization Ordinance passed
ST. LOUIS — A municipality is suing Board of Election commissioners, citing alleged breach of duties.
Former supervisor claims Laclede Gas ended his employment in retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A construction supervisor is suing a distributor of natural-gas, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Woman claims Target shopping cart wheels locked, causing her to fall
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a retailer for alleged negligence in keeping its shopping carts a safe condition.
Woman accuses St. Louis Regional Chamber of denying career-advancement opportunities
ST. LOUIS — A St. Charles woman is suing an economic development agency and its officers, citing alleged gender discrimination.
Sheriff's department employee accused of causing injuries in St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS — Vehicle occupants are suing a sheriff's department and employee, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis County residents accuse driver of failing to yield the right of way in crash
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis County residents are suing a driver, citing alleged negligence.
Franklin County motorist claims Above Par failed to properly train drivers
ST. LOUIS — A Franklin County motorist is suing a transportation company and a driver, citing alleged negligence.
Driver claims he was injured in St. Louis crash after other motorist struck his vehicle
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Couple blames other driver for River Des Peres Road crash
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing an employer and its driver for allegedly failing to follow traffic rules, causing a collision.
Widow accuses Missouri-based companies, others of not warning of asbestos dangers
ST. LOUIS — A widow is suing multiple corporations for allegedly using asbestos products that are harmful to people working around it.