News from April 2018
Daughter files wrongful death suit against Bethesda Long Term Care, others
ST. LOUIS – A woman has filed a wrongful death suit against several health care providers after her father's 2016 death.
Damages sought from owners of metallurgical complex in Peru over minor childrens' alleged injuries
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man acting as next friend of several minor plaintiffs is seeking damages from an international natural resource company that operated in a region of Peru.
Judge denies dismissal of class action against Edward Jones
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross has denied a motion to dismiss a proposed class action against Edward Jones Profit Sharing and 401(k) Administrative Committee, et al. on allegations brought by employees who claim the retirement plans were run to benefit Edward Jones and its corporate partners, rather than in the interests of participants and beneficiaries.
$1.5 million Spaceball injury verdict upheld by appeals court
ST. LOUIS – An appeals court has upheld a $1.5 million jury verdict in favor of a man who fell from the Spaceball human gyroscope ride at a Hillsboro community event in 2012.
Risperdal case remanded back to St. Louis court
ST. LOUIS – In a ruling made on March 20, the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division remanded a multi-plaintiff lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Research and Development.
Court maintains claim against trucking company in I-44 crash, dismisses count against driver
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division on March 20 partially ruled in favor of a plaintiff who collided with a truck driver.
Eastern District of Missouri corrects settlement amounts in genetically modified rice case
Judge Catherine D. Perry of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has amended her decision regarding settlement amounts owed to Stearns National Bank and Amegy Bank National Association in Texana Mill Rice's lawsuit against Bayer CropScience over genetically modified rice.
Individuals allege Evans Flooring employee was texting at time of collision
ST. LOUIS – Two St. Louis residents allege that they were injured when a driver distracted by a cellphone rear-ended their vehicle in St. Louis.
Convey Management seeks restraining order over demolition of property
ST. LOUIS – A commercial property owner is seeking a restraining order regarding the demolition of its property.
Man alleges mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure from Ace Hardware, others' products
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges he developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure during his career.
Kemp Contracting alleged to have performed defective work on St. Louis couple's property
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis couple alleges a contractor's work on their home was defective.
Patient files malpractice suit against Tenet Health System
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges a physician was negligent in performing a surgery.
Union Carbide Corp., others named in woman's asbestos suit
ST. LOUIS – A Kentucky woman alleges her decedent's exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer.
Bus passenger alleges J.B. Hunt Logistics driver failed to maintain careful lookout
ST. LOUIS – A bus passenger is seeking damages from a transportation company and its driver after a collision in St. Louis.
Interviews for 22nd Circuit judicial candidates begin April 5
Thirty-five applicants have submitted paperwork for a vacancy at the 22nd Circuit Court in St. Louis left by Judge Robert H. Dierker who has resigned, according to a state court official.
1426 Master Tenant alleges tenants breached lease
ST. LOUIS – A limited liability company has filed suit against two former tenants of a Washington Avenue, St. Louis property over allegations it breached the lease.
Motorcycle rider seeks uninsured motorist benefits from Progressive Casualty Insurance
ST. LOUIS – A motorcycle rider alleges his insurer has failed to pay his claim for uninsured motorist benefits after an accident in St. Louis County.
Henkel Corp. alleges temporary employee made threats, seeks restraining order
ST. LOUIS – A home care products manufacturer is seeking a temporary restraining order against a St. Louis man it alleges threatened employees.
Bi-State Development driver files suit against doctor over workers' compensation claim
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis County woman alleges a doctor and her employer conspired to deprive her of workers' compensation benefits.
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church seeks damages from driver who struck building
ST. LOUIS – A church alleges a driver caused nearly $30,000 in damages after he struck their building.