News from January 2018
Appeals court upholds ruling in Loop boundary dispute
ST. LOUIS —The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District Division has upheld a lower court’s ruling a boundary dispute involving the Loop Trolley Transportation Development District.
HB 1578's sponsor says measure to limit out-of-state plaintiffs long overdue
As Missouri lawmakers consider House Bill 1578, which modifies provisions relating to civil procedures in tort claims, Rep. Glen Kolkmeyer (R-Wellington) believes the proposal is long overdue.
Ferguson protestors lose case on appeal
ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern Division upheld a trial court’s dismissal of a lawsuit filed by demonstrators who were arrested in 2014 outside a Black Lives Matter protest against police brutality in Ferguson.
Andrew Broombaugh Agency accused of violating wage laws
ST. LOUIS — A salaried manager is suing his former employer, citing alleged unjust enrichment and violation of applicable minimum wage law.
Passenger in crash sues Progressive for breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — A passenger is suing Darrell Gordon and Progressive Insurance, citing alleged negligence and breach of insurance contract.
Consumers sue talcum powder manufacturers for failure to warn
ST. LOUIS — Consumers are suing Johnson & Johnson, Imerys Talc America Inc., and other talcum powder manufacturers, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
American Family accused of reneging on insurance policy
ST. LOUIS — A father and daughter are suing a vehicle driver and their own insurer, alleging negligence and breach of insurance contract.
St. Louis Public Schools accused of abuse of discretion
ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing the Special Administrative Board of the School of St. Louis and St. Louis Public Schools, citing alleged abuse of discretion.
Trucker accused of negligence in Broadway crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing a commercial trucking company for alleged failure to operate a vehicle in a careful and prudent manner.
Gateway Xpress, driver accused of negligence in crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing over alleged negligence in the operation of a tractor-trailer vehicle.
Motorist claims other driver negligent in crash
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing another motorist, alleging negligent driving.
User files suit over alleged slowing down of old iPhones
ST. LOUIS — A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against various telephone companies, citing alleged fraudulent misrepresentation.
Court dismisses complaint against U.S. government claiming 'religion of taxism'
ST. LOUIS—The District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri has dismissed a complaint against the U.S. government for allegedly violating a plaintiff's constitutional rights.
Armstrong Pumps, Bechtel named in asbestos suit
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing Armstrong Pumps Inc., Bechtel Corp., Coen Company Inc., makers of asbestos products, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
Pedestrian sues owner of 2 dogs for allegedly attacking her
ST. LOUIS — A pedestrian is suing Gary L. Perry and Northside Regeneration LLC, dog and property owners, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Crown Cork & Seal, others accused of exposing man to asbestos
ST. LOUIS — A man is suing Crown Cork & Seal Co. Inc., J.P. Bushnell Packing Supply Co., and Welco Manufacturing Co., makers of asbestos products, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Monsanto suits continue to roll in
ST. LOUIS — Consumers are suing Monsanto Co., Osborn & Barr Communications Inc., and Osborn & Barr Holdings Inc., herbicide manufacturer and dealers, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Akebono Brake Corp., others named in asbestos-related suit
ST. LOUIS — A couple is suing Akebono Brake Corp., Spirax Sarco Inc., Viking Pump Inc., and other makers of asbestos products, alleging negligence and failure to warn.
Suit against governor over message deleting software not strong enough, litigator says
JEFFERSON CITY — An open government group's lawsuit alleging Gov. Eric Greitens and his staff illegally used an app to destroy public records could find itself quickly dismissed if it isn't amended, a liberty advocacy group's litigation expert said during a recent interview.
Missouri Supreme Court finds ConAgra not liable for worker's death
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Supreme Court has affirmed a decision from the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission denying a woman’s workers’ compensation claim for the death of her husband at ConAgra Packaged Foods.