News from January 2018
Couple blames makers of asbestos products for illness
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing Alberici Constructors Inc., Dezurik Inc., Elliot Company and other makers of asbestos products, alleging negligence.
Lil Boosie named in personal injury suit
ST. LOUIS — A man is suing a rapper and his employee, alleging assault and battery.
Widow claims benzene products caused husband's leukemia
ST. LOUIS — A widow is suing Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Monsanto Company, Shell Chemical LP, and other makers of benzene products, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Motorists claim traffic signal wasn't working properly
ST. LOUIS — Three motorist are suing the City of St. Louis, alleging negligence.
Man claims lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS — A man who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer is suing Archer Daniels Midland Co., Baltimore Aircoil Co. Inc., Caterpillar Inc. and others, citing alleged negligence.
Judge certifies FSLA class of Steak 'n Shake workers
ST. LOUIS - A federal judge has certified a class action of 46 Steak 'n Shake managers in Missouri who claim they were not paid overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Steak ‘n Shake earns victory in discrimination suit
ST. LOUIS — A U.S. District Court judge has granted summary judgment to Steak ‘n Shake in a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former employee against the restaurant chain.
Missouri legislators taking aim at tort reform to clean up state's 'judicial hellhole' reputation
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri lawmakers are considering House Bill 1578, which modifies provisions relating to civil procedures in tort claims and potentially could make it harder for plaintiffs not connected to the state to file cases here.
Employee says BNSF Railway failed to provide safe workplace
ST. LOUIS — An employee is suing BNSF Railway Company, alleging an unsafe work environment.
AEON Clinical Research allegedly failed to pay software developer
ST. LOUIS — A software developer is suing AEON Clinical Research LLC, alleging breach of contract.
Driver accused of crashing into car while making a left turn
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
River City Casino allegedly allowed patron to drive its vehicle while under the influence
ST. LOUIS — A pedestrian is suing a casino operator and one of its customers, citing alleged negligence.
New Life Evangelistic Center allegedly hasn't paid video company
ST. LOUIS — A video production company is suing New Life Evangelistic Center Inc., Hope International and David A. Cackowski, alleging breach of service agreement.
Channel Bio loses bid for summary judgment in failed corn crop case
ST. LOUIS — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri refused to grant a summary judgment as requested by Channel Bio LLC over a failed corn crop.
Ameren Missouri accused of negligence in boy's electrocution
ST. LOUIS — A mother is suing an electric box owner, citing alleged negligence.
Man accused of running red light, causing crash
ST. LOUIS — Two women are suing a motorist, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist accused of causing crash on McCausland
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist allegedly fell asleep and hit light pole
ST. LOUIS — A man is suing a motorist, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Gateway Region YMCA sued in alleged harassment incident
ST. LOUIS — A mother is suing a school and its teacher on behalf of her daughter, citing alleged sexual harassment.
More women sue Bayer over Essure
ST. LOUIS — Female consumers are suing a pharmaceutical company, alleging false advertisement and concealment.