News from January 2018
Patient claims dental surgeon botched jaw replacement surgery
ST. LOUIS — A patient is suing Alan Harvey DMD and Branes-Jewish Hospital, healthcare providers, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist accused of running red light
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
GEICO accused of breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — An insured motorist is suing GEICO Casualty Company, alleging breach of contract.
St. Louis police officer accused of negligence in crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing the Board of Police Commissioners of the City of St. Louis and Carmesha Calhoun, a police officer, citing alleged negligence.
Judge denies Farmer Insurance’s motion to dismiss TCPA claim
A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss brought by Farmers Insurance in a proposed class action that asserts violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Motorist accuses other driver of backing into his car
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, citing alleged negligence.
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Judge says Essure case should stay in federal court for now
Plaintiffs in Essure birth control litigation against Bayer will not be able to have their case heard in St. Louis City Circuit Court for now, but they can amend their complaint setting forth reasons why claims of dozens of out of state plaintiffs should be heard in that court.
St. Louis native Cynthia Garnholz opens new law offices
ST. LOUIS – The Garnholz Law Firm LLC has opened with offices in Clayton and St. Charles, led by veteran attorney Cynthia Garnholz.
Passenger injured in accident accuses 2 drivers of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A passenger is suing two motorists, alleging negligence.
Motorcyclist blames City of St. Louis for crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorcyclist is suing the City of St. Louis, alleging negligence.
Government Employees Insurance Company accused of breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing Government Employees Insurance Company, alleging breach of insurance contract.
Ciox Health accused of illegal billing practices
ST. LOUIS — An individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against a medical records providers, citing alleged illegal billing practices and unjust enrichment.
Capri Capital trying to collect past due payments from house flippers
ST. LOUIS — A lender is suing Micahel Thomas, Ribbon Cutter Inc. et al, house flippers, citing alleged breach of a loan agreement.
Eastern District of Missouri issues mixed ruling in junk fax class action
U.S. District Judge Shirley Padmore Mensah issued a mixed ruling in a junk fax lawsuit being litigated in the Eastern District of Missouri.
Warehouse owners allegedly refuse to reimburse tenant for lost inventory
ST. LOUIS — A property owner is suing Folsom Group II LLC, GFA Decorative Trade Services Inc., et al, warehouse operators, citing alleged breach of a bailment contract.
Judge denies sanctions against ATF in mother's wrongful-death suit
A federal judge has ordered the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to produce video it may have related to a sting operation that is the subject of a lawsuit brought by a mother whose son was killed in the incident.
Passenger claims two drivers negligent in crash
ST. LOUIS — A passenger is suing two motor vehicle drivers, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Motorist accused of negligence in Tower Grove and Shaw crash
ST. LOUIS — Two women are suing a driver, alleging negligence.
New Jersey company accused of deceptive debt collection practices
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing a New Jersey company, alleging deceptive debt collection practices.
Woman allegedly hurt by fall at St. Alexius Hospital
ST. LOUIS — A pedetrian is suing St. Alexius Hospital Corporation #1 and The City of St. Louis, alleging negligence.