News from December 2018
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Rabo AgriFinance, Thompson Coburn recognized in Top Legal Innovation Awards
Thompson Coburn client Rabo AgriFinance and its Regional General Counsel - North America, Philip Kirkpatrick, were recently honored at the inaugural Top Legal Innovation Awards, sponsored by Missouri Lawyers Media.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Sarah Wade, Felicia Williams honored as YWCA Leaders in the Workplace
On December 6, Sarah Wade and Felicia Williams were honored as Leaders in the Workplace by the YWCA of St. Louis at the organization’s 38th Annual Leader Lunch.
Arkansas governor's son receives stayed suspension, probation after felony guilty plea in Alabama
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (St. Louis Record) — Arkansas attorney William Asa Hutchinson III, son of the governor of that state, has received a stayed indefinite suspension following a Dec. 18 Missouri Supreme Court order over his guilty plea to a felony in Alabama.
Two St. Louis residents allege motorist was driving too fast before collision
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis resident is alleged to have driven too fast for the conditions in a collision.
Man diagnosed with lung cancer alleges Air & Liquid Systems, others failed to warn of asbestos dangers
ST. LOUIS – A couple alleges the husband's lung cancer was wrongfully caused due to asbestos exposure.
Consumers file suit against Monsanto over Roundup; Company says it will 'vigorously' defend
ST. LOUIS – Several plaintiffs have filed suit against the maker of herbicide Roundup over allegations the product caused non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Pharmaceutical giant Express Scripts' motion to dismiss contract violation claims affirmed in appeals court
A Manhattan pharmacy failed to state a claim in its lawsuit against the largest pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) in the nation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed in upholding a lower court’s decision to dismiss the case.
Two allege injuries in St. Louis collision allegedly caused by driver who failed to stop at red light
ST. LOUIS – An Illinois woman and her minor son allege they were injured in a collision in St. Louis when another driver violated a red traffic light.
Clayton attorney suspended after being found guilty in fatal street racing crash in Frontenac
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — Clayton attorney Scott Alan Bailey, convicted earlier this year in a street racing crash that killed an elderly woman in Frontenac more than two years ago, has been indefinitely suspended by the Missouri Supreme Court.
Sports lawyer says Raiders' decision to leave Oakland is perplexing
The city of Oakland has sued the Raiders, as well as numerous other teams, alleging that the team violated law by leaving the city that had hosted them for so many years.
Kansas City attorney reprimanded over diligence, communication misconduct allegations
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — Kansas City attorney Brent Lee Winterberg recently received a reprimand following a Missouri Supreme Court order regarding misconduct allegations.
Heirs file wrongful death suit against Budd Co., others over man's lung cancer death
ST. LOUIS – The surviving heirs of a man who died of lung cancer allege his cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos.
Court dismisses USDA employee's discrimination suit
ST. LOUIS – A U.S. Department of Agriculture accounting technician has had her age and race discrimination suit dismissed in part by a federal court.
Court activity on December 17: Walter Lee Gray vs Director Of Revenue
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Walter Lee Gray against Director Of Revenue on December 17: 'Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed'
Court activity on December 17: Walter Lee Gray vs Director Of Revenue
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Walter Lee Gray against Director Of Revenue on December 17: 'Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed'
Case activity for N.A. of America Bank vs Penny O Kols on December 17
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by N.A. of America Bank against Penny O Kols on December 17: 'Summons Issued-Circuit', 'Filing Info Sheet Efiling', 'Supplemental Filing', 'Pet Filed In Circuit Ct' and 'Judge Assigned'
Case activity for Samantha Briggs vs Clarksville Station LLC on December 17
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Samantha Briggs against Clarksville Station LLC and Overlook Farms LLC on December 17: 'Filing Info Sheet Efiling', 'Note To Clerk Efiling', 'Waiver Of Service', 'Proposed Order Filed', 'Consent To Appt Next Friend', 'Motion To Appoint Next Friend', 'Pet Filed In Associate Ct' and 'Judge Assigned'
Case activity for Tina Brogan vs Austin Suraud on December 17
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tina Brogan and Glen Ziegler against Austin Suraud on December 17: 'Summons Issued-Circuit', 'Filing Info Sheet Efiling', 'Pet Filed In Circuit Ct' and 'Judge Assigned'
Case activity for Richard Chatman vs Inc. Armstrong Pumps on December 17
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Richard Chatman against Inc. Armstrong Pumps on Dec. 17.
Case activity for Margaret Kerr vs St Louis University on December 17
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Margaret Kerr and Glenn Kerr against St Louis University and SSM Cardinal Glennon CHILDRENS HospitalS Hospital on December 17: 'Request Filed', 'Filing Info Sheet Efiling', 'Proposed Order Filed', 'Pet Filed In Circuit Ct' and 'Judge Assigned'