News from August 2018
Minor alleges driver failed to yield in St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A minor is seeking damages from a motorist over injuries allegedly sustained in a St. Louis collision.
Injured driver alleges State Farm failed to pay uninsured motorist claim
ST. LOUIS – A driver injured in a collision caused by an uninsured motorist alleges her insurance company has refused to pay her per the terms of the insurance contract.
Barnes Jewish Hospital alleged to have failed to timely diagnose woman's stroke
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges that a medical facility failed to timely diagnose that she was having a stroke.
Pedestrian alleges St. Louis let sidewalk that injured her fall into disrepair
ST. LOUIS – A pedestrian alleges the condition of a portion of sidewalk in St. Louis caused her to fall and injure her face and head.
Lebanon attorney suspended by Supreme Court over undisclosed professional conduct rules violation allegations
JEFFERSON CITY – Lebanon attorney Jeffrey Bryan Allen has been placed on interim suspension following a July 31 Missouri Supreme Court order over professional misconduct allegations.
Man alleges asbestos exposure on South Dakota job sites led to lung cancer
ST. LOUIS – A former mechanic and construction worker alleges he was exposed to asbestos while on job sites in South Dakota and caused injury.
Federal judge dismisses Logan University students’ claims of sexual harassment
A federal judge threw out a sexual harassment suit brought by two students at a chiropractic school on July 31.
Sweetie Pie's Restaurant diner alleges greasy floor caused fall
ST. LOUIS – A patron of a St. Louis restaurant alleges she was injured because the business failed to clean a greasy substance off of the floor.
Woman alleges negligence of St. Louis doctor caused need for revision surgery
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she needed revision surgery because of the negligence of a physician.
Visitor at St. Louis museum alleges poor lighting in stairway caused fall
ST. LOUIS – A Kentucky woman alleges that she was injured at a St. Louis museum because of inadequate lighting in a stairway.
Patient files malpractice suit against physician, St. Louis University over alleged procedure injuries
ST. LOUIS – A former patient alleges the negligence of a St. Louis University physician caused him to develop sepsis and need further medical treatment.
St. Louis man alleges STL Mugshots violates state law by charging people to remove information
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man alleges a website posted his mugshot and then unlawfully attempted to charge him to remove it.
Objector fighting $21.5M settlement with Monsanto, says lawyers, paid more than $6M, didn't get enough for class
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – A U.S. district judge on May 25 approved a settlement in a class action lawsuit against Monsanto over the herbicide Roundup, but one class member is challenging it by arguing the plaintiffs attorneys are selling out Californians in order to reap millions in attorneys fees.
Judge denies motion for new trial in Children's Mercy Hospital wrongful termination suit
KANSAS CITY – Despite a plaintiff’s allegations that there were 10 reasons why she should be granted a new trial, U.S. District Judge Ortrie D. Smith denied the motion July 9.
Associated Industries of Missouri pushing for tort reform
Associated Industries of Missouri President and CEO Ray McCarty believes that present tort form abuse in Missouri has snowballed with large judgments awarded to plaintiffs with little or no connection to Missouri. He says it has led to an explosion of cases adjudicated by judges and juries who may not share the same values as the claimant.
SMITH MUELLER: Michael Smith Named Medical Malpractice Super Lawyer for 11th Year In a Row
Michael Smith was again voted a Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyer in the field of medical malpractice litigation.
BRYAN CAVE: Private Client Litigation Team Recognized in Chambers HNW
BCLP’s Private Client Litigation team members have been recognized by Chamber and Partners HNW 2018.
Morganford Auto Sales alleged to have failed to perform inspections on vehicle prior to sale
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis auto dealership is alleged to have misrepresented the quality and condition of a vehicle.
CSTK alleges former employee breached agreement by working for competitor
ST. LOUIS – A Kansas corporation in the business of transport refrigeration products alleges it will suffer injuries if a former employee is not enjoined from using confidential information.
St. Charles resident alleged to have failed to keep lookout before auto accident
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she was injured when a St. Charles driver collided with her vehicle near an intersection.