News from 2017
Former mechanic sues CertainTeed, others, alleging asbestos-related harm
ST. LOUIS — A former mechanic is suing CertainTeed Corp., A.O. Smith Corp., Ajax Magnethermic Corp. and others, alleging that their negligence led to his contracting an asbestos-related disease.
Widow accuses Crane Co., others of wrongful death due to asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS — A widow is accusing Crane Co., A.W. Chesterton Inc., AGCO Corp. and others of the wrongful death of her husband due to exposure of products containing asbestos
Missouri high court upholds enforcement of arbitration between aviation school, former student
The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that a lower court properly enforced arbitration between a private aviation school and a student who sued after graduating because he couldn't find a job.
Missouri high court remands dispute between aviation supplier and distributor for new trial
The Missouri Supreme Court has issued a mixed ruling in a contractual dispute between a manufacturer of aircraft instruments and a company that distributed its products.
Judge issues mixed ruling in nuisance policy suit against Maplewood
A federal judge has issued a mixed ruling in the city of Maplewood's motion to dismiss a complaint filed by a former resident who was forced to vacate her apartment due to violations of a city nuisance code.
Portland Place property owners claim association failed to fix sewers
ST. LOUIS — Property owners are suing homeowners' association trustees, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud.
Driver seeks damages for alleged head, neck, knee injuries due to St. Louis car crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, citing alleged negligence.
Great Southern Bank claims customer defaulted on auto loan
ST. LOUIS — A bank is suing a customer, citing alleged breach of retail installment contract.
Missouri Supreme Court rules in favor of insurer on ‘pollution exclusion’ in Peru mine claims
The Missouri Supreme Court has sided with an insurer that appealed a judgment entered by a St. Louis County judge over pollution claims at a smelting facility in Peru that is owned by a company it covers.
St. Louis man claims Hair of the Dog bartender hit him with bat
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis man is suing a bar and bartender, citing alleged negligence.
Lincoln County denied new trial involving former officer’s sexual abuse of drug court participants
An appeals court has denied a new trial for Lincoln County, which had challenged a jury's award of $2.25 million to victims of sexual abuse committed by a former lieutenant at the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department.
Couple seeks judgment for alleged asbestos exposure from Missouri firms, others
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing a number of companies, citing alleged negligence.
Mother claims boots from BBC International had staple protruding from inside the shoe
ST. LOUIS — A mother is suing a footwear company, citing alleged negligence.
Companies accused of not warning workers of asbestos risks
ST. LOUIS — Surviving heirs are suing companies that used or manufactured asbestos products, citing alleged negligence.
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SLUcare patient claims nerves were damaged during lower back surgery
ST. LOUIS — A couple claims that a medical facility's negligence resulted in injuries.
Man claims he suffered neck, head injuries after South Compton Avenue crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, citing alleged negligence.
Woman claims PBR St. Louis didn't explain how to properly ride mechanical bull
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a bar for allegedly improperly maintaining a mechanical bull, which resulted in injuries.
Passenger claims he was injured in St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle passenger is suing a motorist for alleged negligence driving when entering an intersection.
Husband claims he developed asbestos-related diseases after working for Missouri companies, others
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing multiple corporations for alleged failure to warn of the dangerous effects of asbestos.
Driver alleges motorist failed to stop at sign in Park Avenue crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing a motorist, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.