News from 2017
Patient with ingrown toenail allegedly suffered heart damage from wrong meds
ST. LOUIS — A patient who went to the emergency room with an ingrown toenail is suing his medical care providers, alleging he was given the wrong medication and as a result had to have a pacemaker implanted.
Owners blame broker, property manager for problems at St. Louis apartments
ST. LOUIS — The owners of a St. Louis apartment complex are suing the property manager and broker, citing alleged breach of property management agreement.
Certainteed, Armstrong among those named in asbestos suit
ST. LOUIS — A former laborer is suing a number of asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Judge sides with Wash U School of Medicine in former employee's retaliation suit
ST. LOUIS — U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel has granted summary judgment to Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in a former employee's retaliation lawsuit.
St. Louis attorney reciprocally suspended for allegedly practicing law in Illinois without license
St. Louis attorney James R. Hanlin, licensed in Missouri for almost 55 years, has been reciprocally suspended following a Nov. 21 Missouri Supreme Court order after he was disciplined by the Illinois Supreme Court earlier this year for allegedly practicing law in that state without a license.
Cape Girardeau attorney suspended after admitting to taking almost $5,000 in law firm's funds
Cape Girardeau attorney Dale Edward Gerecke has been suspended following a Nov. 21 Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations he improperly took funds from a law firm where he'd formerly been a partner.
Man rear-ended on Newstead Avenue claims negligence
ST. LOUIS — A Franklin County driver is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence in the operation of her motor vehicle.
Former pile driver blames asbestos makers for cancer
ST. LOUIS — A former worker with the Local 2375 Pile Drivers Union and the Sea-Farer International Union is suing various asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
Aldi employee allegedly slammed dumpster lid on woman's head
ST. LOUIS — A woman whose head was allegedly slammed in a dumpster at an Aldi store is suing, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Your Home Our Heart, associate accused of slandering competitor
ST. LOUIS — A healthcare services provider is suing a former employee and competitor, citing alleged tortious interference with a contract.
Motorist accused of negligence in South Grand crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence in an accident that allegedly caused her harm.
Couple blames asbestos makers for husband's cancer
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing a number of asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.
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African-American claims Missouri Highway Patrol used excessive force
ST. LOUIS — An African-American male who was shot by a Missouri State Highway Patrol officer as he tried to leave a casino is suing for the use of excessive force.
Missouri appeals court sides with injured plaintiff's claims of inadequate damages
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has sided with a plaintiff who appealed a jury's verdict in a personal injury case, claiming the damages awarded were inadequate.
Judgment in favor of Saint Francis Medical Center reversed
CAPE GIRARDEAU — Appeals court judges have reversed a summary judgment finding in favor of Saint Francis Medical Center in a woman's personal injury lawsuit by concluding that issues presented are questions of fact that should be decided by a jury.
Driver allegedly rear-ended in crash claims recklessness
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing another motorist for allegedly driving recklessly and slamming into the back of his vehicle.
St. Louis restaurant/market allegedly owes $32,000 in rent
ST. LOUIS — A landlord is suing TTT Foods LLC and Amer Hawatmeh, restaurant and market operators, citing alleged breach of a lease agreement.
Tenants claim they were falsely accused, harassed by landlord
ST. LOUIS — Two tenants are suing their former landlord and her lawyer, citing alleged harassment and deliberate intent to cause harm.
Laclede Gas Company sued over Bobcat run-in
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle driver who was hit by a Bobcat is suing a Missouri corporation, citing alleged negligent entrustment.
Missouri farm group among those suing California to keep 'safe' herbicide off warning labels
ST. LOUIS — The top officer of Associated Industries of Missouri, one of several farm groups asking the State of California not to place carcinogen warning labels on products containing the pesticide glyphosate, insists the product is safe for consumption.