News from March 2018
Experian dismissed from consumer's lawsuit over credit information
ST. LOUIS – Experian Information Solutions Inc. on March 2 was dismissed from a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri brought by a woman who alleged the company was provided false credit information regarding her from Fidelity Information Corp.
Appeals court affirms Lawrence County Circuit Court ruling against Carroll Electric
SPRINGFIELD – A state appeals court has sustained a more than $145,000 judgment handed down by a Lawrence County court last year over an electric company's work that strayed outside of its right-of-way and has sent the case back to the county court to decide attorney fees.
Co-worker not liable for fellow employee's injuries, Missouri Supreme Court rules
JEFFERSON CITY – The co-worker of a man injured during a construction accident in 2011 is not liable for those injuries, the Missouri Supreme Court said in a March 6 opinion.
Woman alleges she incurred thousands in medical expenses after rear-end collision in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – A motorist alleges that another driver followed her too closely and caused a rear-end collision in St. Louis.
Man files suit against Uniroyal Inc., others over late wife's cancer diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges his late wife developed cancer because of her exposure to asbestos through him and her father.
Millions sought from Monsanto by plaintiffs who allege Roundup caused cancer
ST. LOUIS – Several individuals are seeking more than $10 million in damages from Monsanto over allegations exposure to an ingredient in its herbicide caused them to develop cancer.
Globe Life and Accident Insurance alleged to have faile to pay life insurance benefits
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges an insurance company has failed to pay him benefits under his late brother's life insurance and accidental death policy.
Disaster Relief & Innovative Protection Systems seeks lost profits from warehouse owners after fire destroyed inventory
ST. LOUIS – A Cole County company alleges more than $300,000 worth of inventory was lost in a warehouse fire.
Man alleges General Electric, other failed to warn of asbestos dangers
ST. LOUIS – A man formerly employed by the power plant in Sibley, Missouri and other businesses alleges he was exposed to asbestos and caused harm.
Driver alleges Automobile Club Inter-Insurance Exchange failed to pay reasonable amount for collision damages
ST. LOUIS – A woman allegedly injured in a collision with a driver who ran a red light is seeking damages from the driver and an insurer.
Woman alleges talc-based Johnson & Johnson products caused mesothelioma
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she developed mesothelioma from the use and exposure to talc-based products.
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of wrongful death case
JEFFERSON CITY – The Supreme Court of Missouri has upheld the trial court’s decision to dismiss allegations against two men who were accused of being liable for the death of their co-coworker, Edward R. McComb.
Driver seeks damages for alleged injuries in Kingshighway Boulevard crash
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man alleges he suffered injuries when his vehicle was struck by another driver in the city.
Federal court dismisses fatal Williamson County automobile lawsuit
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, Southeastern Division has dismissed a lawsuit stemming from a fatal automobile accident in Williamson County.
Court grants partial dismissal in Urban League discrimination case
ST. LOUIS – Judge Audrey Fleissig presiding in the Eastern District Court of Missouri dismissed allegations of mail fraud against the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis while granting complaints of service letter violations and allegations of employment discrimination filed by former employee Herta Martha Shikapwashya.
Woman seeks more than $7,000 over alleged damages from St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A woman is seeking damages from a driver after a rear-end collision in St. Louis.
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken patron alleges ice on sidewalk caused fall
ST. LOUIS – A customer of a restaurant in St. Louis alleges that he incurred $17,000 in medical bills after slipping on ice at the restaurant.
Mother files wrongful death suit against C.M.C. Extended Care Center
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis woman alleges the negligence of a health care facility in the city caused her daughter's death.
Security company sales representative alleges she was assaulted, falsely imprisoned at Giovanni's Restaurant
ST. LOUIS – A security company sales representative alleges she was assaulted by an employee of a restaurant while making a business call.
Man seeks damages from Raineri Building Materials, driver over St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri man alleges his back, arm and hand were injured in a collision in St. Louis.