News from 2017
Weissman's Design for Dance accused of discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A female employee is suing a dancewear design company in St. Louis, citing alleged race and sex discrimination.
Insurance companies accused of refusing to pay up
ST. LOUIS — A Massachusetts resident is suing Auto Club Family Insurance Company and Citizens Insurance Company of America, citing alleged refusal to apply payments following an accident in Missouri.
Pedestrian claims she was hit by car on Loughborough
ST. LOUIS — A pedestrian with her representative are suing a motorist for allegedly striking her with a vehicle, causing serious injuries.
Judge continues to reject defense assertions related to Bristol-Myers ruling
A U.S. district judge has again rejected a defense argument that the landmark ruling in Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Superior Court of California (BMS) provided grounds for keeping product liability claims of multiple plaintiffs from multiple states in federal court.
Missouri Supreme Court rules defendants not entitled to 'any and all' medical records
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously agreed that defendants in medical negligence cases are not entitled to "any and all medical records," but rather only those that relate to physical conditions at issue in pleadings related to litigation.
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Court rejects Bayer’s effort to keep Essure cases in federal court
A federal judge has remanded a product liability claim brought on behalf of 94 plaintiffs from four states against Bayer Corp. over its birth control product Essure to St. Louis City Circuit Court.
Roha USA accused of wrongful termination
ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing Roha USA LLC, citing alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Widower blames Medtronic, cardiologist for wife's death
ST. LOUIS — A widower is suing a medical device manufacturer and his wife's healthcare providers, citing alleged product defect and negligence.
Landlord sues tenant after property catches fire
ST. LOUIS — A landlord is suing a former tenant, citing alleged negligence and property damage.
Motorist accused of negligent driving
ST. LOUIS — A St. Clair County resident is suing another motorist for allegedly failing to follow a traffic signal.
State Farm allegedly failed to pay accident victim
ST. LOUIS — An injured motorist is suing her automobile insurance provider, citing alleged breach of insurance contract.
Judge denies Round-Up plaintiff’s effort to re-file case in state court
U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig has denied a Jersey County man's motion to dismiss claims against Monsanto over the alleged harmful effects of Round-Up, ruling that his effort was designed to avoid having his case consolidated with others in California litigation.
Dado's Cafe chef/owner accused of sexual harassment
ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing a local cafe and its owner, alleging she was subject to sexual harassment while at work.
Broadway Avenue accident spawns lawsuit
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another motorist, citing alleged negligence in an accident that occurred near Broadway and Pope avenues.
Couple claims negligent driver to blame in St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS — A couple whose Toyota Corolla was damaged in an accident is suing the other motorist, alleging negligence.
Driver's improper left turn allegedly caused crash
ST. LOUIS — A local woman is suing a New Hampshire man, claiming he made an improper turn that caused an accident in a St. Louis intersection.
Woman alleges driver negligent in Oct. 3 crash on Lafayette
ST. LOUIS — A woman whose car was rear-ended on Lafayette Avenue is suing the other driver, alleging negligence.
Patient alleges he was sexually assaulted at St. Alexius
ST. LOUIS — A patient and his guardian are suing St. Alexius Hospital, citing alleged professional negligence and failure to protect.
Judge denies Profax's motion for dismissal, entry of judgment in TCPA case
ST. LOUIS — U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh has denied a defense motion for entry of judgment and dismissal in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) class action.
Judge rejects proposed Wiretap Act class action against Build.com
ST. LOUIS — A proposed class action alleging violations of the Wiretap Act and unjust enrichment by Build.com Inc. has been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Audrey Fleissig.