News from September 2017
Man claims St. Louis construction company wrongfully ended employment
ST. LOUIS — A laborer is suing a St. Louis concrete construction company, citing alleged wrongful termination.
Couple claims corporations didn't warn workers of asbestos risk
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing multiple corporations, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Mother claims St. Louis Children's Hospital, doctor failed to appropriately diagnose child's condition
ST. LOUIS — A mother with her minor daughter are suing a medical facility and a physician, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
St. Louis area consumers, others claim they developed cancer after using talc products
ST. LOUIS — Consumers have filed a class-action lawsuit against talcum powder manufacturers, citing alleged negligent misrepresentation.
St. Louis driver claims other motorist followed to closely, resulting in crash
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis driver is suing a motorist, citing alleged negligent driving.
Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District overturns directed verdict for defendant in auto accident case
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has reversed and remanded an auto injury case that was tried in St. Louis County Circuit Court, finding that Judge Tom DePriest Jr. erred in granting a directed verdict in favor of the defendant. The appellate court held that a jury could have
Marion County wrongful death claim to get another review by Missouri Supreme Court
A woman's wrongful death claim involving the care of her late husband will get another review by the Missouri Supreme Court.
Teacher claims she was wrongfully terminated from Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls after injury
ST. LOUIS — A teacher is suing a school, citing alleged wrongful termination.
Driver claims Liberty Mutual failed to honor uninsured motorist coverage
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract by refusing to pay on an insurance claim.
Couple claims companies failed to maintain equipment at St. Louis business
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing various companies, citing alleged failure to keep equipment manufactured and sold safe for use by the general public.
Couple claims Misssouri companies failed to correct unsafe work site
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing Missouri companies for alleged failure to provide a safe place to work.
Separate Illinois, St. Louis crashes caused injuries, driver and passengers claim
ST. LOUIS — Three people are suing a school, its bus driver and another motorist, citing alleged negligent driving resulting in multiple collision.
St. Louis resident accuses China King Restaurant of not warning customers of wet floor
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing a restaurant, citing alleged negligence.
Woman claims Arrowhead Building Supply failed to keep construction site safe
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a building materials supplier, citing alleged failure to exercise ordinary care while working.
Federal appeals court affirms dismissal of Scottrade hacking suit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of a class-action suit against securities brokerage firm Scottrade over hacking that occurred in 2013.
Woman claims St. Louis University doctors failed to get clearance for surgery
ST. LOUIS — A patient is suing a university hospital, citing alleged failure to provide proper medical attention as expected.
Woman accuses city of St. Louis of failing to maintain sidewalk following fall
ST. LOUIS — An individual is suing a city, citing alleged failure to protect and warn the public of the defective sidewalk.
Woman claims St. Louis police officer struck her vehicle
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing a city because its police officer allegedly failed to follow traffic laws when changing lanes.
Man claims Alcatel-Lucent, Centurylink, others used asbestos in products
ST. LOUIS — A former laborer is suing various entities, citing alleged negligence.
Hannibal resident claims she was injured when bathroom door at hospital fell on her
ST. LOUIS — A Hannibal resident is suing a hospital, citing alleged negligence.