News from April 2018
Court grants permanent injunction to Heartland Christian College over contraceptive mandate
ST. LOUIS – U.S. Magistrate Judge David D. Noce granted a permanent injunction in favor of CNS International Ministries and Heartland Christian College in their fight against the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive mandate on March 28.
3453 Juniata LLC alleges property is at risk of collapse because of construction work
ST. LOUIS – The owner of a St. Louis property alleges the property is at risk of imminent collapse because of construction on a neighboring lot.
Man alleges asbestos exposure at workplaces in California caused lung cancer
ST. LOUIS – A man formerly employed as an auto mechanic alleges he was exposed to asbestos during his career that caused him to develop lung cancer.
St. Louis minor alleges she needed emergency surgery because of dog bite
ST. LOUIS – A minor is seeking damages from a dog owner after a Labrador mix bit her cheek.
Driver alleges motorist made improper lane change in St. Louis, caused injuries to neck and back
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis resident alleges another driver's improper lane change caused a collision in the city.
Woman alleges Carrier Corp., others' negligence caused lung cancer
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she was first exposed to asbestos fibers while living in Arkansas and is seeking damages from several manufacturers.
Man alleges he sustained head, neck injuries in St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges another driver attempted to go around him in the center lane and struck his driver's side door.
Farm Bureau Town & Country Insurance alleged to have refused to provide uninsured motorist coverage
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri resident alleges that an insurance company refused to honor its obligations regarding uninsured motorist coverage.
Winter Garden Apartments tenant alleges loose tile caused fall
ST. LOUIS – The manager of a senior apartment complex in St. Louis is alleged to have failed to repair a loose tile that caused a tenant to fall.
Woman claims Progressive refused to pay uninsured motorist benefits per policy
ST. LOUIS – An individual is seeking uninsured motorist coverage from her insurer over alleged damages from an Interstate 270 collision.
Siblings allege exposure to lead paint as children at St. Louis properties caused injuries
ST. LOUIS – Two siblings allege they were injured by exposure to lead paint as children while residing in rental properties in St. Louis.
Driver alleges I-55 rear-end collision injured neck, back
ST. LOUIS – A Jefferson City man is seeking damages after a rear-end collision on Interstate 55.
St. Louis property owner claims mechanic's lien filed against property is invalid
ST. LOUIS – The owner of a St. Louis property alleges an Illinois resident filed a lien he believes is invalid.
Illinois man alleges knee implant was misaligned, caused additional surgery
ST. LOUIS – A Staunton, Illinois man alleges health care providers failed to recognize a knee prosthetic was wrongly implanted.
Woman claims she spent $25,000 on medical bills after fall on St. Louis sidewalk
ST. LOUIS – A pedestrian alleges she needed surgery after a fall purportedly caused by a broken section of concrete in a St. Louis sidewalk.
Court nixes $13 million award in pollution suit against Schaeffler Group USA
A split federal appeals court has nixed a $13 million punitive damages award for a woman who claimed leaked chemicals from a Missouri ball bearing plant gave her an autoimmune disorder.
Speculation not enough to prove breach in American Piping lawsuit
Court affirms dismissal of suit against American Piping Products for flawed steel tubing.
DeGroot: Plaintiffs in asbestos cases ‘raiding’ trusts; bill would prevent 'double dipping' of damage awards
ST. LOUIS – Legislation regarding asbestos transparency is on its way to approval, which would ideally both help plaintiffs receive awards for damages and prevent the other parties from being ruined by lawsuits.
Driver alleges injuries to knee, back in Roberts Avenue collision
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges he sustained injuries to his knee and back in a collision caused by another driver.
Patient alleges Interventional Center for Pain Management failed to properly implant pain pump
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man alleges a physician improperly placed a pain pump in his body.