News from January 2018
American Family Mutual Insurance accused of breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing American Family Mutual Insurance Company, alleging breach of contract.
Neighbors allege New Life Evangelistic Center is a nuisance
ST. LOUIS — A local business owner and neighborhood group are suing New Life Evangelist Center Inc. and the City of St. Louis, citing an alleged nuisance.
Sued by those it sued, Rent-a-Center wants class action sent to arbitration
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) – Rent-A-Center is asking a federal judge to send a class action lawsuit against it to arbitration.
Washington University accused of wrongful death
ST. LOUIS — A mother and her children are suing Washington University, citing alleged negligence and insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and death.
Medicredit accused of deceptive debt collection practices
ST. LOUIS — A consumer is suing a debt collector, alleging unfair and deceptive debt collection practices.
Eastern District of Missouri judge dismisses claims against credit information provider in FCRA suit
U.S. District Judge Charles A. Shaw has dismissed claims against a credit information provider in a lawsuit claiming the plaintiff was prevented from obtaining financing, suffered emotional distress and incurred attorney's fees due to alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Amtrak operator's attendant alleges unsafe work environment
ST. LOUIS — An on-board attendant is suing an Amtrak operator, alleging an unsafe work environment.
Judge says father's claims against Teva, Actavis preempted by federal law
A federal judge has dismissed claims brought by a father who alleges his son's suicide was caused by an antinausea drug.
Usual Suspects: Lawyers used to getting their way in MDL process to lead opioid litigation
CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - There will be a lot of familiar faces in U.S. District Judge Dan Polster’s courtroom in Cleveland on Jan. 31, when lawyers gather for a hearing on multidistrict litigation against the nation’s opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Man claims he was tasered at Par Lounge
ST. LOUIS — An individual is suing DL Enterprises LLC, doing business as Par Lounge, and Tony Noonan, restaurant operators, citing alleged negligence.
Motorist blames other driver in Park Lane accident
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing another motorist, alleging negligence.
Motorist claims other drive ran stop sign before hitting his car
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
Three passengers sue motorist who allegedly hit them
ST. LOUIS — Three passengers are suing a motorist, alleging negligence.
Minor hurt in crash alleges motorist negligent
ST. LOUIS — A passenger is suing a motor vehicle driver, alleging negligence.
Motorist allegedly negligent in North Broadway crash
ST. LOUIS — An automobile driver is suing another motorist, alleging negligence.
Pavonia Insurance accused of leaving policyholders in arrears
ST. LOUIS — Homeowners are suing their insurance provider, alleging they failed to provide mortgage payments as required under a disability insurance policy.
Appeals court reverses $2.5 discrimination verdict against Harris-Stowe
An appeals court has reversed a $2.5 million discrimination verdict against Harris-Stowe State University, finding a St. Louis City Circuit Court erred in its verdict instructions.
Motorist claims other driver negligence in Skinker Parkway crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver alleging negligence.
Market Financial Group accused of breach of fiduciary duty
ST. LOUIS — A Missouri corporation is suing a insurance broker, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
AMCO Insurance accused of breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — A policy owner is suing an insurance company, citing alleged breach of contract.