News from May 2018
$10 million sought from Monsanto over allegations Roundup caused cancer
ST. LOUIS – Consumers and estate representatives are seeking more than $10 million from Monsanto Co. over allegations they developed cancer from using an herbicide
Advance Auto Parts, others named in couple's suit over mesothelioma diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A couple alleges the husband's exposure to asbestos during his career caused him to develop mesothelioma.
Man seeks damages from Mister Porter Hauling, employee after he was struck on I-55
ST. LOUIS – Damages are being sought from a company and an employee after the employee struck a man and his vehicle on Interstate 55.
Individuals file suit against Monsanto over claims Roundup caused cancer
ST. LOUIS – Several consumers allege a Monsanto Co. herbicide caused them to develop cancer.
Man seeks more than $25,000 from two individuals over Highway 180 collision
ST. LOUIS – A motorist is seeking damages from an Arkansas woman and a St. Louis woman over alleged injuries sustained in a collision on Highway 180 in St. Louis.
Consumers sue Roundup manufacturer, marketers over allegations product caused cancer
ST. LOUIS – Twenty-one individuals allege that they developed cancer after using an herbicide.
Heirs file suit against Riley Power, others over allegations of failure to warn of asbestos dangers
ST. LOUIS – The children of a man formerly employed as a carpenter allege their father was diagnosed with mesothelioma because of his exposure to asbestos fibers.
Patient alleges negligent care from Barnes-Jewish Hospital caused loss of muscle control
ST. LOUIS – A Florissant woman alleges negligent care at a St. Louis hospital caused her to become a paraplegic.
Surviving children of woman who worked in St. Louis allege companies failed to warn of hazards of asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS – The children of a woman who died from complications from mesothelioma allege the disease was caused by exposure to asbestos during her career in St. Louis.
Woman seeks damages from David Thompson Trucking, drivers over separate auto accidents
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she was injured in two separate collisions in St. Louis.
Pizza delivery person alleges pit bull caused 'deep wounds' on stomach, arm
ST. LOUIS – A pizza delivery man alleges he was injured by a pit bull when he was making a delivery at a St. Louis residence.
Woman alleges collision on North Kingshighway caused by driver's failure to yield
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she was injured in a collision caused by a motorist who failed to yield to oncoming traffic.
Cass County couple claim they were duped by Arizona businessmen
KANSAS CITY – A Cass County couple is suing Arizona businessmen claiming they schemed to solicit and retain investment funds for a non-existent entity.
Janitorial workers allege Crystal Clear Enterprise did not pay them for all hours worked
KANSAS CITY – Employees of the janitorial company Crystal Clear Enterprise based in Grandview are seeking class action status in a suit over allegations they were not paid for all hours worked in their 40-hour workweek.
Peoples Bank of Moniteau County suit claims former execs embezzled more than $900,000
The Peoples Bank of Moniteau County recently filed a lawsuit accusing its former chief executive officer and former chief operations officer and others of embezzling more than $900,000.
Judge denies Monsanto bid for partial summary judgment in peach orchard suit related to herbicide
CAPE GIRARDEAU – A judge in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Southeast Division, recently denied a motion for partial summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by Bader Farms Inc. against Monsanto Co. and BASF.
Uninsured motorist coverage doesn't apply in drive-by shooting case, court says
ST. LOUIS – A judge in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, recently granted a motion for summary judgment from LM General Insurance Co. in a drive-by shooting case.
Individuals injured in I-70 auto accident seek uninsured motorist coverage from Trexis Insurance
ST. LOUIS – Three individuals injured when a tractor-trailer struck their vehicle on Interstate 70 are seeking coverage from their insurer.
Driver seeks damages over alleged injuries in Watson Road auto accident
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges a driver's negligence caused a rear-end collision in St. Louis.
Injured motorist alleges Travelers Home and Marine Insurance breached contract
ST. LOUIS – A Fenton resident alleges she is entitled to uninsured motorist coverage for injuries sustained in a collision in the state.