News from January 2018
Seaman claims employer, coal transfer station violated maritime law
ST. LOUIS — A seaman is suing a coal loading transfer facility and his employer for allegedly not providing a safe working environment.
Man's heir accuses manufacturers of exposing deceased to asbestos
ST. LOUIS — The stepson of a man who died from mesothelioma is suing numerous companies, citing alleged negligence and failure to warn.
Couple claims driver negligent for rear-ending their vehicle
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing a motorist, allegining negligence.
Pedestrian sues motor vehicle driver for negligence
ST. LOUIS — A pedestrian is suing a motor vehicle driver, alleging negligence.
American Family accused of refusing to pay woman injured in accident
ST. LOUIS — An insured motorist is suing American Family Mutual Insurance Company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Man claims driver hit his stalled car on side of the road
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
Tenant claims apartment window fell onto her head
ST. LOUIS — A tenant is suing her landlords, alleging negligence and premises liability.
Crown Mart accused of failure to protect patrons
ST. LOUIS — An individual is suing a gas station and store operator, citing alleged failure to protect.
Woman allegedly knocked to the ground by car
ST. LOUIS — A woman who was knocked to the ground by a car is suing the driver, alleging negligence.
Woman sues City of St. Louis after falling on sidewalk
ST. LOUIS — A pedestrian is suing the City of St. Louis, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Bullseye International claims Oregon company owes more than $58,000
ST. LOUIS — A limited liability company is suing an Oregon corporation, citing alleged failure to pay for services rendered.
Driver accused of causing crash allegedly has not paid other driver for damage
ST. LOUIS — An injured motorist is suing another driver, citing alleged personal injury and breach of a promissory note.
Motorist sues driver of vehicle that allegedly hit her
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, citing alleged negligence.
Kranzberg Art Center accused of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A patron is suing local theater operators, citing alleged negligence.
Awarding of attorneys' fees sent back to trial court for reconsideration
ST. LOUIS – In a ruling overturning a Circuit Court of St. Charles County order, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District determined that “a contingent-fee contract does not impose an automatic ceiling on an award of attorneys’ fees,” according to the appeals court’s Dec. 12 opinion.
Roofer blamed for more than $80,000 in water damage to home
ST. LOUIS — An insurance company is suing a roofing contractor, alleging breach of contract.
Progressive Insurance accused of breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing her insurance company, alleging breach of contract.
Motorist accused of causing wreck with illegal U-turn
ST. LOUIS — A vehicle driver is suing another motorist for allegedly making an illegal U-turn and causing a collision.
Driver accused of failing to keep vigilant lookout
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle driver is suing another motorist, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman alleges she fell at dentist's office because stairs lacked railing
ST. LOUIS — A visitor is suing a dental clinic, citing alleged failure to provide railings on its exterior stairs.