News from February 2018
Motorist accused of rear-ending another vehicle on I-64
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
Two motorists accused of negligence by one of their passengers
ST. LOUIS — A passenger is suing two motor vehicle drivers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
JKC Trucking accused of negligent entrustment of vehicle
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle driver is suing a truck owner, alleging negligent entrustment.
Passenger in I-64 crash claims negligence
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle passenger is suing a driver, alleging negligence.
Driver allegedly negligent on Riverview Boulevard wreck
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle driver is suing another motorist alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries in a crash.
St. Louis University accused of negligence by patient allegedly injured during back surgery
BELLEVILLE – A patient alleges she was injured during a minimally invasive back surgery.
Bus passenger alleges J.B. Hunt driver negligent in crash
ST. LOUIS — A bus passenger is suing Larry Metz and J.B. Hunt Logistics Inc., employee and employer, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
St. Louis attorney reinstated following 2014 suspension over ex parte communication with arbitrator in Illinois
St. Louis attorney Caryn H. Haddix, formerly Caryn H. Nadenbush, has been reinstated to practice law in Missouri following a Jan. 24 Missouri Supreme Court order after she completed her discipline, including a suspension, handed down in 2014.
Federal judge in St. Louis dismisses karaoke track provider's trademark-infringement claims
U.S. District Judge Ronnie White has dismissed trademark and copyright infringement claims brought by Phoenix Entertainment Partners over karaoke tracks it created under the Sound Choice brand.
Overland Park attorney no longer on probation following more than a decade of discipline
Attorney Lance M. Haley of Overland Park, Kansas, no longer is on probation following a Jan. 26 Missouri Supreme Court order thatfound he completed the terms of his probation after more than a decade of discipline.
Kansas City attorney successfully completes probation following bungled 2010 adoption case
Attorney Sanford P. Krigel of Kansas City, Missouri, no longer is on probation following a Jan. 29 Missouri Supreme Court order that found he completed the terms of his probation handed down about two years ago following a bungled 2010 adoption case.
Judge dismisses Navient's motion to dismiss lawsuit over alleged violation of Fair Debt Collections Act
ST. LOUIS - U.S. District Judge Jean Hamilton of the Eastern District of Missouri has denied student loan provider Navient Solutions' motion to dismiss a lawsuit involving alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA).
Former Normandy school teachers file age and race discrimination class action
ST. LOUIS — A group of mostly African-American school teachers in Normandy are seeking damages for alleged age and racial discrimination.
Kansas City attorney voluntarily disbarred after admitting to professional misconduct
Attorney Jeannie M. Bobrink of Kansas City, Missouri, has been voluntarily disbarred following a Jan. 30 Missouri Supreme Court order after admitting to violating multiple rules of professional conduct.
Heirs of man who died of lung cancer blame BNSF Railway for asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS — Surviving heirs are suing BNSF Railway Co., Johnson & Johnson, Union Carbide Corp., and others, asbestos products manufacturers, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
Former employee alleges Walgreen discriminated against her based on race
ST. LOUIS — An African-American employee is suing Walgreen Co., Cecile Wong and Scott Haynes, former employer and supervisors, citing alleged racial discrimination and wrongful or constructive termination.
Danisco, other diacetyl makers accused of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A number of individuals are suing Danisco USA Inc., Citrus Allied Essences Ltd., and others, diacetyl manufacturers and distributors, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Motorist says other driver backed his car into his vehicle
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing Andrew Czopek, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries in a car accident.
Homeowner says Chase Mortgage mishandled payments
ST. LOUIS — A real property owner is suing Chase Mortgage Inc., alleging mishandling of payments.
Passenger sues two motorists involved in crash on Delmar Avenue
ST. LOUIS — A passenger is suing the driver of his vehicle as well as another motorist, alleging negligence.