News from 2017
Subway/Wing Stop owner accused of improperly withholding wages
ST. LOUIS — A food prep worker is suing the operator of a Subway shop and Wing Zone restaurant, citing alleged violation of the Missouri Minimum Wage Law.
Almost Home accused of wrongful termination
ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing a non-profit and a number of former co-workers, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Enhanced Spirits allegedly owes $31,000
ST. LOUIS — A corporation is suing a bar citing alleged failure to pay and unjust enrichment.
Handyman Services allegedly not so handy when it comes to completing work
ST. LOUIS — A business owner is suing a general contractor, citing alleged deceptive trade practices and unjust enrichment.
Passenger in St. Louis crash alleges vehicle owner allowed careless driver behind wheel
ST. LOUIS — A passenger in a motor vehicle accident is suing the driver and owner of the vehicle he was riding in, citing alleged negligence.
Appeals court upholds $4 million award in employment discrimination case
A split panel of appeals court judges at the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District delivered a split decision Nov. 7 in a former administrative law judge's (ALJ) employment discrimination case.
More than $700K awarded to former owner of Wyoming gun company
A U.S. magistrate has awarded $626,528 in compensatory damages and $100,000 in punitive damages plus fees and costs to a plaintiff who sued a company that allegedly crossed him after he sold it his interest in his gun business.
Judge dismisses wrongful-death claims against Taiwanese firm, subsidiary
Wrongful-death claims against a Taiwanese business and its California subsidiary over the electrocution of a worker have been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh.
Judge sides with Duracell in pink toy bunny dispute with Energizer
U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has granted summary judgment to battery maker Duracell U.S. Operations in a trademark infringement suit it faced from competitor Energizer Brands
Judge remands personal injury case against Family Dollar to St. Louis County
U.S. District Judge Noelle Collins has remanded a personal injury case against Family Dollar Stores to St. Louis County Circuit Court.
Driver, passenger sue Farmers Insurance
ST. LOUIS — A driver and passenger who were rear-ended by another vehicle are suing Farmers Insurance Co. Inc., citing an alleged breach of insurance contract.
Mid-County Orthopaedic Surgery, doctor sued after finger amputation
ST. LOUIS — A patient is suing Mid-County Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine PC and Dr. Tyler Krummenacher, alleging that their negligence led to the amputation of part of his finger.
Couple fault I.C.S. Construction Services, property owner for home damage
ST. LOUIS — A couple are suing Equity Trust Co. and I.C.S. Construction Services LLC, citing alleged negligence as the cause of roof damage to the couple's home.
Gateway Metro Credit Union sues client, State Farm
ST. LOUIS — A credit union is suing State Farm Mutual Auto Life Insurance Co. and a borrower, citing alleged fraudulent misrepresentation and negligence after a car crash.
Father sues ABF Freight Systems, driver for wrongful death
ST. LOUIS — A father is suing ABF Freight Systems and a company driver, citing alleged negligence as the cause of his son's death.
Carriage house owners sue Innovative Construction & Roofing
ST. LOUIS — A couple who own a carriage house are suing Innovative Construction & Roofing LLC, citing alleged negligence and breach of agreement.
Alberici Constructors, others sued over worker's asbestos-related illness
ST. LOUIS — A maintenance service provider is suing Alberici Constructors Inc., Baltimore Aircoil Co. Inc., Blackmer and others, claiming their negligence led to his asbestos-related disease.
TransUnion, Equifax accused of inaccurate credit reporting
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing TransUnion LLC and Equifax Information Services LLC, alleging they engaged in inaccurate credit reporting that led to financial harm.
St. Charles resident sues New Jersey motorist for negligence
ST. LOUIS — A driver from St. Charles is suing a New Jersey motorist, alleging negligence because the driver ran a red light and caused a collision
Motorist sues three drivers in St. Louis rear-end crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist alleges three other drivers are at fault for a rear-end collision that caused injuries.