News from April 2018
Dispute over ‘AIG’ trademark will continue in federal court
What's in a name? For defendant American International Group (AIG), six years could be the difference in having to face allegations that it infringed on the trademark of A.I.G. Agency, an auto insurer based in Maryland Heights.
Man seeks class action against Costco for shortchanging members who cancel
A man has filed a class action lawsuit against Costco Wholesale alleging that the mega-warehouse retailer illegally reimburses part of store memberships instead of the entire price as stated in company policy.
Former head of St. Louis County's diversity program alleges discrimination in lawsuit
A woman has filed a lawsuit in the Eastern Missouri District Court against St. Louis County for allegedly firing her for making complaints during her employment about the mistreatment of minorities.
Motorist seeks uninsured motorist coverage from Farmers Insurance
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges he is entitled to uninsured motorist coverage from his insurer for damages sustained in a St. Louis County collision.
Passenger alleges he sustained injuries to back, legs after collision with Metro vehicle
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges he was injured when the vehicle he was in was struck by a Metro vehicle.
Woman alleges she is entitled to uninsured motorist coverage from Allstate
ST. LOUIS – A motorist alleges her insurance company denied coverage for injuries she sustained in a collision with an uninsured driver.
Woman alleges driver failed to stop at stop sign in St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges a driver failed to stop at a St. Louis intersection and caused a collision.
Woman alleges she was burned by cauterizer during procedure at St. Louis facility
ST. LOUIS – An Illinois woman alleges she was burned during a surgery at a facility in St. Louis.
Woman alleges The Daniel & Henry Co. failed to obtain type of insurance requested
ST. LOUIS – A woman has filed suit against insurance brokers after her claim for underinsured motorist benefits was denied.
Man alleges Laurel Master Condominium Association failed to repair pothole that caused injuries
ST. LOUIS – An invitee at a St. Louis condominium and apartment complex alleges he was injured because of a pothole in the garage.
Hawley likely seeking to determine connection between Google, Facebook data practices, attorney says
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley appears to be trying to find out whether personal information held by Facebook can be connected to what consumers share by using Google's Android phones, according to a lawyer following the Hawley's aggressive pursuit of the companies.
Woman alleges injuries after surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
ST. LOUIS – A patient alleges she was injured during a surgery at a St. Louis facility.
Woman alleged to have drove while distracted, cause St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges he was injured when a distracted driver rear-ended his vehicle in St. Louis.
Man alleges General Gasket Corp., others failed to warn of asbestos dangers
ST. LOUIS – A man employed at various locations in Texas and Mississippi during his career alleges asbestos exposure caused him to develop lung cancer.
Amtrak employee alleges back injuries caused by repetitive motions
ST. LOUIS – An Illinois man alleges his back injuries were caused by the working conditions during his employment with Amtrak.
Man files suit against General Gasket Corp., Honeywell over mesothelioma diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges asbestos exposure during his career and through his parents caused him to develop mesothelioma.
More aggressive defenses expected in asbestos cases as new information emerges of other cancer causes
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Companies named in asbestos lawsuits may employ more aggressive defenses as information emerges that other factors can cause the particular type of cancer that leads to the costliest settlements and verdicts.
Driver alleges motorist failed to yield in St. Louis accident
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges she sustained injuries to her spine after her vehicle was struck while sitting at a red light in St. Louis.
Woman alleges she was injured while training under Dynamic Fitness Management employee
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she was injured at a St. Louis gym because of a trainer's negligence.
Sunrise Beach attorney placed on probation after alleged conflict of interest
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — Sunrise Beach real estate attorney Gregory David Williams has been placed on a year of probation after an April 20 Missouri Supreme Court ruling following a decision by a disciplinary hearing panel.