News from August 2018
Former St. Louis employee alleges supervisor sexually assaulted her
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she had to leave her employment with the city of St. Louis because of sexual assault from a supervisor.
Parents file wrongful death suit against Geneva Apartments owner over son's death
ST. LOUIS – The parents of a man killed at a St. Louis apartment complex allege the complex's owners failed to fix the broken lock on a door that allowed the assailant in.
Safelink Wireless loses bid to dismiss suit over canceled cellphone service
SPRINGFIELD – A lawsuit that claims a Missouri man's rights were violated after his cellular service was terminated "without proper notice" can proceed after the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri recently denied a motion by SafeLink Wireless, a TracFone brand, to discuss the case.
Judge denies Monsanto’s motion for interlocutory appeal in herbicide lawsuit
ST. LOUIS – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri recently denied Monsanto's motion for interlocutory appeal regarding a lawsuit accusing Monsanto of creating an “ecological disaster” involving dicamba-tolerant seed.
Former employee accuses Kansas-based C&C Sales of gender discrimination
A Kansas-based company faces a federal gender discrimination lawsuit by a former employee.
Missouri couple blame Chinese companies for toy malfunction
A fire allegedly caused by a toy boat's malfunction prompted a Missouri couple to sue the manufacturers in federal court.
Lumiere Casino guest alleges rug caused fall, torn rotator cuff
ST. LOUIS – A guest at the Lumiere Casino alleges a rug caused him to fall and tear a rotator cuff.
Monsanto and BASF face new litigation over dicamba formulations
Monsanto and BASF Corporation face a new lawsuit over use of their herbicides Xtendimax and Engenia.
U.S. Labor Department cracks down on mistreatment of workers in Kennett
The U.S. Labor Department has targeted a freight company for allegedly subjecting agricultural workers to "inhumane" housing conditions in the southeastern part of Missouri.
Ten Missouri counties and Joplin file lawsuit against 49 opioid-related companies
Ten Missouri counties and the city of Joplin joined communities across the country in litigation over the nation's opoid epidemic.
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Women’s Inclusion Network Director Earns Diversity & Inclusion Award
Armstrong Teasdale, a law firm with offices across the United States, proudly announces that partner and director of the firm’s Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN) Hillary Bean will receive one of the inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Awards from Missouri Lawyers Weekly.
HESSE MARTONE: Andy Martone selected to become a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America
HesseMartone President & CEO Andy Martone has been selected to be a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America.
Master complaints filed in actions over 'drifting' herbicide accused of destroying crops
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Two consolidated complaints have been filed in federal court in Missouri accusing two major agri-chemical companies of producing a herbicide that led to collateral damage to millions of acres of crops across the country.
Federal court dismisses Diabetic Care RX and Express Scripts lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed a contract dispute between Diabetic Care RX and Express Scripts, citing a binding arbitration agreement.
Canada Dry ginger ale is falsely advertised as being made with real ginger, consumer claims
ST. LOUIS – A consumer alleges a brand of ginger ale is falsely advertised as being made with real ginger.
Cummins, Eaton named in North Carolina man's asbestos injury suit
ST. LOUIS – A North Carolina man alleges he developed mesothelioma because of asbestos exposure during his military career.
Individuals allege collision on Natural Bridge caused more than $6,000 in damages
ST. LOUIS – Two individuals are seeking damages from a St. Louis driver over allegations an auto accident caused injuries and vehicle damages.
Heir alleges man's lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure in Alabama, Mississippi
ST. LOUIS – The heir of a man employed in Alabama and Mississippi alleges exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer.
Satellite television installer Synergies3 Tec faces lawsuit over overtime pay
ST. LOUIS – A satellite television installer recently filed a federal class action lawsuit accusing his employer of not paying overtime wages to him and other installers.
Oscar Wilson Engines & Parts alleges warehouse owners failed to prevent fire that destroyed $1.3 million in inventory
ST. LOUIS – An automotive parts supplier alleges more than $1 million in inventory was destroyed in a St. Louis warehouse fire.