News from March 2018
Driver accused of not controlling vehicle in Christy Boulevard wreck
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle driver is suing another driver, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
St. Louis Children's Hospital accused of medical negligence
ST. LOUIS — Parents of a deceased toddler are suing St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University, Vanessa Mondestin MD and other health care providers, alleging medical negligence.
Motorist claims speed a factor in Old Halls Ferry crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
Hunt Vac Services accused of wrongful termination
ST. LOUIS — A former employee is suing Hunt Vac Services LLC, alleging discrimination, retaliation and constructive discharge.
Owners of La Oroya Metallurgical Complex accused of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A number of individuals are suing the owners and operators of the La Oroya Metallurgical Complex in Peru, alleging negligence and failure to warn.
Competing litigation lending bills sets apart industry interests from consumer protection
JEFFERSON CITY - Competing bills under consideration in the Missouri Senate propose different ways of overseeing a growing practice in the legal profession - litigation lending to people who want upfront payment while their cases play out in court.
Insurance salesman told he must follow H&R Block franchise license agreement
KANSAS CITY — A federal judge for the Western District of Missouri has granted H&R Block's motion for a temporary restraining order against a franchisee in New York City.
Liberty attorney voluntarily disbarred in 2 states after conviction on attempting to sexually exploit child
Liberty attorney Jerome M. Patience has been voluntarily disbarred following a Feb. 23 Missouri Supreme Court order after he was sentenced last month to 6 years in prison for attempted sexual exploitation of a child.
National Railroad Passenger Corporation allegedly failed to provide safe work environment
A train attendant is suing National Railroad Passenger Corporation for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Automobile driver accused of negligence
An automobile driver is suing Latonya Baker, another driver, for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
St. Louis Surgical Consultants PC, others allegedly failed to remove gallbladder
An individual is suing Dr. Christopher S. Cronin, St. Louis Surgical Consultants PC and St. Luke's Hospital for alleged negligence.
Driver accused of negligence after accident on Union Boulevard
A driver is suing Mathius Wesley Harris, another driver, for alleged negligence.
Motorist for negligence after car accident
A motorist is suing David Crafts for alleged negligence.
St. Louis Development Corporation commits $100,000 for vacant property initiative
The St. Louis Development Corporation has committed $100,000 to legal services for the purpose of launching a vacant property initiative.
Kansas City attorney Craig O’Dear launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Kansas City attorney Craig O’Dear has entered the race for U.S. Senate in an effort to beat incumbent Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill in 2018 as an independent candidate.
Missouri AG files suit against councilwoman for alleged files deletion
Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley described the lawsuits his office initiated last month, including one that accused Jefferson County Councilwoman Renee Reuter of improperly ordering the destruction of records in violation of the state’s “Sunshine Law,” an upholding of the public’s right to information.
Abbott Ambulance Inc. accused of entrusting ambulance to careless driver
A motorist is suing Abbott Ambulance Inc. for alleged negligent entrustment.
Owners Insurance Company accused of breaching insurance contract
An individual is suing Owners Insurance Company for allegedly breaching an insurance contract.
Lucky's Market Parent Company LLC accused of false merchandising practices
Two individuals have filed a class-action lawsuit against Lucky's Market Parent Company LLC and Lucky's Market Operating Company LLC, grocery store operators, for alleged unfair and false merchandising practices and unjust enrichment.
Western Surety Company accused of breach of duty
A property owner is suing Anne Duarte-Miller and Western Surety Company for alleged breach of duty.