News from March 2018
Woman claims owner negligent after dog attacked her
ST. LOUIS — A woman is suing a dog owner, alleging failure to warn and negligence.
Motorist claims other driver caused accident on Pine
ST. LOUIS — A motor vehicle driver is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
Motorist accused of negligence for Oleatha wreck
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing another driver, alleging negligence.
Bi-State bus passenger claims motorist negligent in crash
ST. LOUIS — A bus passenger is suing a motorist, alleging negligence.
Judge sides with Big Cedar’s golf course developer in sod dispute
U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh granted summary judgment to the developer of the Gary Player Golf Course at Big Cedar Lodge in a lawsuit filed by a sod farm.
$6 million judgment for Lake of the Ozarks condo developer vacated
ST. LOUIS - A federal appeals court has vacated a $6 million judgment in favor of a condominium developer at the Lake of the Ozarks in its dispute with a title insurance company over a predecessor's mechanics' license.
Kansas attorney voluntarily disbarred after admitting to practicing while suspended
Attorney Byron Carroll Loudon, of Overland Park, Kansas, practicing in Missouri for almost 28 years, has been voluntarily disbarred following a Feb. 26 Missouri Supreme Court order after he admitted to practicing law while his license was suspended.
Ruling in favor of Show-Me Credit Union over car repossession reversed
An appeals court has found in favor of a man who claimed that a lender that provided him financing of two vehicles failed to give proper notice as required by the Uniform Commercial Code when it repossessed them and sought a deficiency judgment.
Court says National Credit Adjusters violated FDCPA
KANSAS CITY – The U.S. Court for the Western District of Missouri on Feb 23 awarded a St. Joseph man $5,065 after a debt collector went after him directly allegedly ignoring the attorney who he had hired to handle the issue.
Appeals panel affirms ruling on taxation of court costs in favor of Volkswagen
The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District has affirmed a ruling in favor of Volkswagen Group of America involving the taxation of court costs that were imposed on plaintiffs who lost their case against the German automaker.
Owners of Peruvian metallurgical complex accused of exposing residents to toxins
ST. LOUIS — Individuals in Peru are suing the owners and operators of the La Oroya Metallurgical Complex, alleging negligence and failure to warn.
Women’s Foundation head praises AG Hawley for ongoing harassment and discrimination policy review
JEFFERSON CITY — The head of a women's advocacy group recently praised Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley for partnering with the group in a review of the states' governmental discrimination and harassment policies.
Bi-State bus passenger sues over accident
ST. LOUIS — A bus passenger is suing a motor vehicle driver, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Woman claims noisy upstairs neighbors are a nuisance
ST. LOUIS — A condo owner is suing her neighbors, alleging continuing nuisance.
Man claims Marquee St. Louis employee injured him
ST. LOUIS — A guest is suing Stith Entertainment Inc., doing business as The Marquee St. Louis, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
St. Louis Department of Public Safety accused of wrongful termination, slander
ST. LOUIS — A security guard is suing the St. Louis Department of Public Safety, alleging wrongful discharge and slander.
Owners of Peru metallurgical complex accused of negligence
ST. LOUIS — A number of people are suing the owners and operators of the La Oroya Metallurgical Complex in Peru, alleging negligence and failure to warn.
Appeals panel overturns Missouri Public Service Commission’s denial of electrical line
ST. LOUIS — An appeals court panel has overturned a ruling by the Missouri Public Service Commission that denied a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) for an interstate electrical line and facilities that would span 700 miles across three states.
Judge sides with Ronnoco and Mid-America Roasterie in coffee debt dispute
ST. LOUIS — U.S. District Judge Jean Hamilton has granted summary judgment to defendants Ronnoco Coffee and Mid-America Roasterie in counterclaims brought by a New Orleans supplier of green coffee that was owed millions in debt by a company the defendants had considered purchasing.
Judge denies Missouri Baptist Hospital's request for directed verdict
ST. LOUIS — U.S. District Judge Richard Webber has denied Missouri Baptist Hospital of Sullivan (MBHS) motion for a directed verdict or judgment as a matter of law following close of evidence brought in a medical malpractice case.