News from 2017
Bicyclist alleges driver who hit him failed to keep proper lookout
ST. LOUIS — A bicycle rider who was hit by a car is suing the motorist, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman sitting in car allegedly injured by negligent driver
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis woman is suing a motorist for allegedly driving her vehicle into the car that she was sitting in.
Siblings claim asbestos fibers caused brother's death
ST. LOUIS — Surviving siblings of a laborer/custodian are suing various companies, citing alleged failure to warn of the effects of asbestos fibers while inhaling them.
Patients blame Monsanto for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
ST. LOUIS — Consumers who have non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are suing the makers of Roundup, citing alleged false advertisement and failure to warn of potentially dangerous effects to their health.
Fender bender on Kingshighway leads to lawsuit
ST. LOUIS — A motorist whose vehicle was hit from behind at the intersection of Children's Place and Kingshighway is suing the other driver, alleging negligence.
Metro link train driver allegedly to blame for woman's injuries
ST. LOUIS — A passenger is suing the operators of the Metro link train, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital sued for alleged data breech
ST. LOUIS — A patient has filed a class-action lawsuit against BJC Health System, which operates Barnes- Jewish Hospital, citing alleged negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.
Passenger claims negligence in intersection crash
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle passenger who sustained injuries in a crash at the intersection of Natural Bridge Avenue and Goodfellow Boulevard is suing the driver of the other vehicle, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis University Hospital accused of wrongful termination
ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing a St. Louis hospital operator, citing alleged discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Driver seeks damages from legal representative of minor driver
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing the legal representative of a minor driver, alleging he was negligent in his operation of a vehicle that hit her car.
Board of Adjustment sued for not allowing window screens on store
ST. LOUIS — A convenience store operator is suing the City of St. Louis Board of Adjustment over its refusal to allow window screens on its property.
Driver in I-70 crash alleges negligence
ST. LOUIS — A motorist who was injured in a crash on Interstate 70 is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
Kansas City attorney suspended for alleged false statements in bankruptcy cases
Kansas City attorney Lydia Marie Carson has been suspended following a Nov. 21 Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations arising from three bankruptcy cases and other charges, including advertising on Craigslist without a required disclosure.
Motorist alleges man's negligence led to St. Louis accident
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, who allegedly failed to yield the right of way and caused an accident at a St. Louis intersection.
Former St. Louis public defender reinstated to practice law following 2007 suspension
Eric Seymour Affholter, who lost his job in 2007 as head of the state public defender’s office in St. Louis over charges of marriage fraud, has been reinstated to practice law following a state Nov. 21 Missouri Supreme Court order.
Boy's eyes allegedly damaged by staff at St. Louis Children's Hospital
ST. LOUIS — Parents and their son are suing St. Louis Children's Hospital, citing alleged negligence.
Driver, passenger claim negligence in Goodfellow crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver and passenger are suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence.
St. Louis resident accuses Bank of America of discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A customer is suing Bank of America N.A. citing alleged racial and religious discrimination.
Injured party blames Planet Rent to Own for renter’s accident
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing after allegedly being struck by another vehicle operator while proceeding through a St. Louis intersection on a green light signal.
Man's heirs blame asbestos makers for his death
ST. LOUIS — A man's surviving heirs are suing numerous asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged negligence.