News from August 2018
Compton Furniture responsible for cleaning hazardous site in Macon, federal judge rules
The owner of a hazardous waste site violated an agreement to clean up the property, a federal judge ruled.
Parents of dead employee cannot bring suit against tree trimming company, federal judge rules
A tree trimming company avoided a federal lawsuit brought by the parents of a worker who died of heat stroke.
Copyright battle between coloring book creator and distributor continues
A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit involving coloring books.
Woman blames shooting range for hearing loss
The first time at a shooting range left a woman permanently deaf, a federal lawsuit claims.
Tofurky company roasts new 'meat' regulations in federal lawsuit
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a food company that makes the Tofurky meat substitute want to strike down a new state regulation putting stringent standards on when to use the word "meat."
Father and son face federal lawsuit over alleged Ponzi scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accuses an investment firm of running a Ponzi scheme using dilapidated properties on Chicago's South Side.
Broadcast company faces copyright lawsuit over Howie Mandel photo
A photographer accuses a radio station website of stealing a copyrighted photo of Howie Mandel.
Municipal lawsuit against Dish Network and DirecTV moves to federal court
A service provider fee dispute between the city of Creve Coeur and two broadcast satellite companies moved to federal court on Aug. 29.
Law school discussions to address diversity in the securities industry
Two area law schools will hold panels in September on increasing diversity in the securities industry.
MCANANY VAN CLEAVE & PHILLIPS: MVP St. Louis Seminar Is Two Weeks Away
Registration is open for the MVP St. Louis Seminar to be held on September 13th, 2018.
PAULE CAMAZINE & BLUMENTHAL: Allison Schreiber Lee featured in a new Supplement to the Missouri Bar's "Discover" Desk Book
Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal attorney Allison Schreiber Lee is the author of a new supplement to the Missouri Bar’s desk book titled, “Discovery, Second Edition.”
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP- MISSOURI: Husch Blackwell Prevails for Farmobile in Trade Secret Litigation Against Farmers Edge
Husch Blackwell scored a complete victory on summary judgment for Farmobile LLC in U.S. District Court in connection with a lawsuit brought by Farmers Edge alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and seeking a judgment be entered declaring Farmers Edge to be the owner of certain Farmobile intellectual property.
Woman alleges elevator drop in St. Louis building caused more than $190,000 in medical bills
ST. LOUIS – A St. Charles County woman alleges she incurred more than $190,000 in medical bills because of injuries sustained when an elevator in a St. Louis building dropped more than 30 floors.
Parents file wrongful death suit filed against Lumiere Place Casino and Hotels
ST. LOUIS – The parents of a man who died after nearly drowning in a swimming pool at a casino have filed a wrongful death suit against the casino's owners.
Motorist seeks damages over St. Louis collision from driver who allegedly made a U-turn in front of her
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges another motorist made a U-turn in front her on a St. Louis road and caused a collision.
Cowley Distributing defends itself against discrimination charges
Cowley Distributing Inc. successfully defended itself against most of the discrimination allegations brought by former employee.
Injured motorist alleges Geico Casualty breached contract
ST. LOUIS – A woman injured in a collision with an uninsured motorist in St. Louis alleges her insurer has breached their contract.
Plastic bag dispute still not settled after judge's ruling
The legal battle between State Line Bag company and CompanionLabs, an apparrel company, will continue after a federal judge found the two entities had a viable contract.
Motorcycle rider alleges he was injured trying to avoid vehicle in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A motorcycle rider alleges he was injured while trying to avoid a vehicle that entered his lane in St. Louis.
St. Louis Public Schools employees file suit over pension contributions
ST. LOUIS – Employees of a school district allege that their employer did not properly credit their compensations to their pensions.