News from June 2018
St. Louis attorney no longer on probation over alleged trust account irregularities
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) — St. Louis attorney Daniel Lee Sayle, on probation since 2014, is no longer on probation following a June Missouri Supreme Court order.
Attorneys failing to supervise paralegals remains rare but more visible, experts say
JEFFERSON CITY – While paralegals certainly have more technology and resources to do their jobs, that additional tech doesn't seem to be why it is more noticeable when attorneys risk being disciplined allegedly for not properly supervising their support staff, experts in the field said in recent interviews.
Plaintiffs’ lawyer raises specter of 'chemo brain' at Johnson& Johnson talc trial
ST. LOUIS – The lawyer for 22 women suing Johnson & Johnson for the baby powder they alleged gave them ovarian cancer noted a side effect from treatments to fight the disease he called “chemo brain,” or the forgetfulness that comes after chemotherapy treatments.
Driver seeks more than $50,000 from St. Louis motorist over alleged collision damages
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges a St. Louis man carelessly operated a vehicle and caused a collision.
Carnahan Courthouse visitor alleges finger was injured when caught in conveyor belt
ST. LOUIS – A visitor to a St. Louis courthouse alleges her finger was caught in a conveyor belt because it was in a defective condition.
Woman allegedly injured in St. Louis crash seeks damages from two drivers
ST. LOUIS – A passenger allegedly injured in a crash in St. Louis is seeking damages from the driver and another motorist.
Motorist seeks damages from camper driver in St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges he was struck by a camper in St. Louis when its driver changed lanes without warning.
Former accounts manager files discrimination suit against Flatrock Grille, others
ST. LOUIS – A former accounts manager for several St. Louis companies alleges she faced discriminatory treatment because of her sex.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, others alleged to have failed to diagnose man's vertebrae fractures
ST. LOUIS – A patient of a Jefferson City hospital alleges fractures in his spine were not diagnosed at his visit.
Injured individuals challenge Young America Insurance's offer of $500 to settle claims
ST. LOUIS – A driver and passenger injured in a collision with a hit-and-run driver allege their insurer presented an offer to settle their claims that was vexatious and without reasonable cause.
Man alleges age was a factor in termination from Gateway Region YMCA
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man alleges a nonprofit organization terminated his employment due to his age.
Young America Insurance alleged to have wrongfully denied claim for uninsured motorist coverage
ST. LOUIS – Two individuals injured in a collision with an uninsured motorist allege their insurance company wrongfully denied their claim.
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8th Circuit partially affirms judgment in case of deputy clerk who alleged voting led to termination
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals partially affirmed a judgment in a case of a woman who alleged she lost her job because she voted on a Republican primary ticket instead of a Democratic one.
Judge grants motion for Wellington Concrete to produce documents in ERISA case
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge granted a motion to compel post-judgment discovery in a lawsuit over alleged violations of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Injured driver alleges Geico Casualty breached contract
ST. LOUIS – A driver injured in a collision in St. Louis by a driver who fled the scene alleges his insurer has breached the insurance contract.
Woman seeks $25,000 each from two drivers over Cabanne Avenue auto accident
ST. LOUIS – A passenger is seeking damages from two drivers over a collision in St. Louis.
Motorist alleges Progressive Advance Insurance refuses to pay fair value of claim
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges her insurer has failed to pay the full value of her claim for uninsured motorist benefits.
More than $25,000 sought from Utah woman over alleged injuries from St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis resident alleges he was injured in a collision in the city when a Utah woman changed lanes and struck his vehicle.
More than $100,000 sought from St. Louis woman by pedestrian she allegedly struck
ST. LOUIS – A pedestrian alleges she was struck by a St. Louis woman and is seeking more than $100,000 in damages.
Four allege contaminated food sold at Church's Chicken caused food poisoning
ST. LOUIS – Four individuals allege contaminated food purchased at a St. Louis restaurant caused them to develop food poisoning.