News from September 2017
St. Louis resident accuses Credit One Bank of invasion of privacy
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis consumer is suing a bank, citing alleged nuisance and invasion of privacy.
Driver claims St. Louis police officer struck the passenger side of his vehicle
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing the city of St. Louis and a police officer, citing alleged negligence while driving a patrol vehicle.
Wage dispute against DirecTV, others appears headed toward settlement
Settlement of a seven-year-old Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuit against DirecTV and others appears to have been reached, according to federal court documents.
Arnold resident accuses Synchrony Bank of telephone harassment
ST. LOUIS — An Arnold resident suing a financial institution, citing alleged telephone harassment.
Woman claims uneven surface in St. Louis University bathroom caused fall
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a university, citing alleged failure to keep the premises in a safe condition.
Transgender employee claims city of St. Louis discriminated against her due to gender
ST. LOUIS — A transgender woman is suing the city of St. Louis, citing alleged gender discrimination, retaliation and constructive termination.
Jefferson County resident accuses employer, board members of wrongfully firing her
ST. LOUIS — A Jefferson County resident is suing her former employer and the organization's board members and executives, citing alleged hostile work environment, retaliation and wrongful termination.
St. Louis Sheriff's Department employee claims he did not get a promotion due to his race
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis Sheriff's Department employee is suing the city and the department, citing alleged racial discrimination.
Woman blames Heavy Iron Haulers driver for St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing a trucking company, citing alleged negligent entrustment.
Federal court weighs in on zoning dispute involving assisted-living developer and Frontenac
A dispute over zoning reclassification sought by the developer of residential villas and a senior living residential community that included an assisted-living facility in Frontenac has been partially resolved in federal court.
Sergeant accuses St. Louis police department of discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis Metropolitan Police sergeant is suing the city of St. Louis, citing alleged racial discrimination.
Missouri's improved legal climate not captured in national poll conducted in spring
Missouri's efforts at tort reform this past summer didn't factor in a national poll released this week that ranks states by their legal climate. The state, however, still saw a slight improvement.
Motorist accused of failing to pay claims after crash
ST. LOUIS — A young St. Louis County resident is suing a motorist, citing alleged unpaid claims.
Former driver claims Adams & Associates wrongfully fired him
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing a Missouri company and employees, citing alleged wrongful termination and retaliation.
Patient claims he was injured after receiving IV at St. Louis medical facility
ST. LOUIS — A patient is suing a medical facility, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Police sergeant accuses city of St. Louis of racial discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A police sergeant is suing the city of St. Louis, citing alleged racial discrimination.
Couple claims Barnes-Jewish Hospital failed to sterilize area for lumbar drain
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing a health care provider, citing alleged negligence and medical malpractice.
8th Circuit affirms judgment in favor of Kansas City police
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a judgment in favor of Kansas City police officers in a lawsuit brought by a man charged with resisting arrest in October 2013.
Moped driver claims he was injured in St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS — A moped driver is suing a vehicle driver, citing alleged failure to operate the vehicle in a careful manner.
Investment company claims Studio 618 removed items from facility without permission
ST. LOUIS — An investment company is suing owners of a studio, citing alleged property damage and unjust enrichment.