News from September 2017
BJC Healthcare, employees accused of discriminating against worker
ST. LOUIS — A man is suing health care facility and two employees, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Jefferson County employee accuses groups of wrongful termination
ST. LOUIS — A Jefferson County office manager is suing several organizations, citing alleged wrongful termination.
Columbia-based public defender disciplined for neglecting clients
Columbia attorney and public defender Karl William Hinkebein received a stayed suspension and one year of probation following a Sept. 12 Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations he abandoned six clients.
Jefferson County man accuses construction company of violating workers' compensation law
ST. LOUIS — A Jefferson County worker is suing a construction company, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Couple claims hip replacement system from Missouri company, others was defective
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing manufacturers of M2a Magnum Metal-on-Metal hip system, citing alleged design defect and breach of implied warranty.
Melanoma patient claims Lab Corp., doctor failed to refer her to other health care providers
CAPE GIRARDEAU — A patient is suing a physician and medical facility, citing medical malpractice.
Missouri Supreme Court disbars Greenwood attorney
Greenwood attorney Christopher Farrell Arbuckle, disbarred following an Aug. 22 Missouri Supreme Court order, was among the attorneys disciplined by the high court in August, according to announcements on the high court's website.
Plastic material manufacturer claims SMB International failed to pay for goods
ST. LOUIS — A manufacturer of synthetic plastic materials is suing an automotive-chemicals manufacturer, citing alleged breach of contract.
Security officer accuses Zugress Security Services employee of sexual assault
ST. LOUIS — A security officer is suing a security service company, citing alleged harassment and assault.
Leatherman Tool Group accuses Missouri corporation of patent infringement
ST. LOUIS — A manufacturing company is suing a Missouri corporation, citing alleged patent infringement.
Consumer claims he was injured by Costco hand truck after tire exploded
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing a furniture manufacturer, citing alleged breach of implied warranty.
Walmart accused of failing to clean up soap on floor
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri resident is suing Walmart, citing alleged negligence.
Kirkwood resident claims he was fired due to age, disability
ST. LOUIS — A Kirkwood resident with a disability is suing his former employers, citing alleged age and disability discrimination.
Former cook alleges Uncle Bill's Pancake House discriminated against her
ST. LOUIS — A cook is suing a restaurant, citing alleged racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Federal judge dismisses nonresident claims in talc suits against Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson and Imerys Talc have secured another jurisdictional victory based on a landmark ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in June.
Emerson Electric accuses Delaware corporations of trademark infringement
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis company is suing Delaware corporations, citing alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Customer claims Dollar Tree store in Kennett failed to clean up puddle in bathroom
CAPE GIRARDEAU — A customer is suing a retail store operator, citing alleged negligence.
Subcontractor CMT LLC claims it suffered discrimination during roofing project
ST. LOUIS — A commercial subcontracting company is suing a health care organization, citing alleged breach of contract and racial discrimination.
Daughter sues Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital for mother's death
ST. LOUIS — A daughter is suing health care providers, citing alleged medical malpractice and wrongful death.
Roundup maker allegedly failed to warn users of associated risks
ST. LOUIS — A former maintenance supervisor and his wife suing herbicide manufacturers and distributors, citing alleged false representation.