News from July 2018
Affiliated FM Insurance moves St. Louis Railway case to federal court
Affiliated FM Insurance Company on July 10 removed a water damage case from a Missouri Circuit Court to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri due to federal diversity jurisdiction.
State Farm seeks declaratory judgment in Dado's Cafe harassment and discrimination suit
Believing policy parameters relieve it from liability coverage, State Farm Insurance on July 8 asked the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District State of Missouri for a declaratory judgment in a sexual harassment and discrimination case.
Class-action suit involving Children’s Mercy Hospital moved to federal district court
A putative class action lawsuit involving Children’s Mercy Hospital was recently removed from the Jackson County Court to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division.
Johnson & Johnson will appeal verdict in billion dollar talc judgement
ST. LOUIS – Johnson & Johnson officials pledged to appeal a $4.69 billion court judgment against them the day after a trial in which 22 women plaintiffs won a landmark case accusing the company of causing their ovarian cancer from use of baby powder containing asbestos.
Jurors pound Johnson & Johnson with $4.69 billion judgment; Company vows to appeal
ST. LOUIS – Jurors on July 12 handed Johnson & Johnson a body-blow, levying a total $4.14 billion in punitive damages and $550 million in compensatory damages to 22 women who claimed its talcum powder contained asbestos that caused them to develop ovarian cancer.
St. Louis jurors hit J&J with $4.69 billion verdict - $4.1 billion in punitive damages
Jurors hammered Johnson & Johnson with a $4.69 billion verdict that includes more than $4.1 billion in punitive damages over claims that asbestos in talcum powder products caused 22 women to develop ovarian cancer.
Judge grants Mars Petcare’s motion for summary judgment in FMLA suit
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division, recently granted Mars Petcare’s motion for summary judgment in a suit alleging Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) interference and retaliation.
Paylater Auto Sales alleged to have misrepresented vehicle's condition
ST. LOUIS – A Cahokia, Illinois auto dealer is alleged to have failed to disclose that a vehicle purchased by a St. Louis County man had been damaged by a flood.
Homeowner seeks more than $350,000 from Platinum Roofing over fire damages
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis homeowner alleges that workers repairing the roof on her home caused a fire.
Driver seeks damages from Young America Insurance over accident with hit-and-run motorist
ST. LOUIS – A woman allegedly injured in a collision with a phantom driver is seeking damages from her insurance company.
Children of man fatally shot at LP's Grocery and Liquor allege business failed to provide adequate security
ST. LOUIS – The children of a man fatally shot while at work are seeking damages from the man's employer.
Driver alleges American Family Mutual Insurance refuses to pay underinsured motorist coverage
ST. LOUIS – A St. Charles County driver alleges his insurer has failed to pay him underinsured motorist benefits after a collision in the county.
Vitro Products alleged to have terminated employee in retaliation for workers' comp claim
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man alleges he was terminated from his job after he filed a workers' compensation claim.
Man alleges negligence of Barnes-Jewish Hospital caused post-surgery complications
ST. LOUIS – A Madison County man alleges that he experienced two strokes after a heart surgery at St. Louis hospital.
Surviving heirs allege man was not warned of asbestos dangers by 3M, others
ST. LOUIS – A Texas woman and Iowa man allege their decedent's lung cancer was from his exposure to asbestos during his career.
Lender alleges Reeds Spring couple failed to repay him
ST. LOUIS – A Reeds Spring couple is alleged to have failed to repay money loaned from a St. Louis County man.
Injured driver alleges Automobile Club Inter Insurance Exchange failed to pay reasonable amount
ST. LOUIS – An insurance company is alleged to have failed to pay a woman injured in a St. Louis collision a reasonable amount under the terms of her policy.
Driver alleged to have failed to obey stop sign in St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A man claims his lower back and knee where injured when a driver failed to obey a stop sign in St. Louis and caused a collision.
Mother, child allege injuries after collision with Metro employee in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A mother and minor child allege they were injured when a Metro employee collided with their vehicle.
Progressive Casualty seeks more than $55,000 from St. Louis driver
ST. LOUIS – An insurance company is seeking more than $55,000 in damages from a St. Louis man over a collision in the city.