News from February 2018
Driver allegedly crashed into stalled car on I-270
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
Passenger accuses 2 drivers of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A passenger is suing Jennifer Baggett and Hadiyah Edwards, two motor vehicle drivers, alleging negligence.
Missouri court rules asbestos-exposure case can't repeat lawsuit after diagnosis change
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has rejected the lawsuit of plaintiffs seeking damages for a relative who died from an asbestos-related disease, saying the issue had already been decided in an earlier hearing.
Couple sues asbestos products manufacturers for negligence
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing Albany International Corp., Blackmer Pump Co., Valero Energy Corp., and other asbestos products manufacturers and users, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
Father sues Chinese company after space heater explodes
ST. LOUIS — A man whose daughter was killed and another was severely injured when a space heater overheated and exploded is suing a Chinese company, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
2 passengers in Route P crash accuse other driver of negligence
ST. LOUIS — Two passengers are suing Chad Springer, a motorist, alleging negligence.
School bus operator accused of negligence in crash
ST. LOUIS — A student is suing school bus operators and a motorist, alleging negligence.
Jagermeister makers, others accused of violating Missouri Franchise Law
ST. LOUIS — A wholesaler is suing Mast-Jagermeister US Inc., and other liquor manufacturers and competitor, alleging breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing.
Federal court keeps alive much of class action over '8' on bottles of Old Charter Bourbon
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – A federal court has granted parts of a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that claims Old Charter Bourbon is reaping the benefits of a false and misleading label.
Judge denies Nestle’s motion to dismiss ‘slack-filled’ Raisinets class action
The maker of Raisinets will have to continue defending claims that it slack-filled boxes of its chocolate-covered raisin candies in violation of a state consumer protection law.
Appeals court sides with state in property owner's objection to sound wall
ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District has affirmed judgment in favor of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission involving an office building owner who sought $5 million in damages over the construction of a sound wall on Interstate 64 in Chesterfield.
Cincinnati Insurance, others sued by pedestrian hit by car
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis City couple is suing The Cincinnati Insurance Co., Assured Partners of Missouri and Michelle Conway, licensed insurers and motorist, alleging breach of contract and negligence.
Advance Gloves & Safety, others named in asbestos suit
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing Advance Glove & Safety Co. Inc., Ametek Inc., Viking Pump Inc., and other makers and users of asbestos products, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
Woman claims Delmar Boulevard accident was caused by negligent driver
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle driver is suing Karrington Pettiford, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Judge issues mixed discovery ruling in ATV accident case against Suzuki
ST. LOUIS — U.S. District Judge Richard Webber issued a mixed ruling in a personal injury case against Suzuki Manufacturing of America involving an ATV rollover accident.
Court split in upholding $3.2 million verdict in workplace shooting case
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court has affirmed a $3.2 million jury verdict awarded to a woman who sued her employer claiming it failed to protect her from an ex-boyfriend who shot her in the back of the head in the company's parking lot.
Class certification granted in TCPA suit against Innate Intelligence
ST. LOUIS — U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh has certified a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class action against Innate Intelligence LLC, a business that handles advertising and management of 12 chiropractic offices across the country.
Man accused of causing accident in airport garage
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing Fernando L. Vasquez, another driver, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Mother and son accuse driver of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A woman and her son are suing a motor vehicle driver, alleging negligence and insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Driver accused of negligence for Shaw Avenue accident
ST. LOUIS — An automobile driver is suing another motorist, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.