News from May 2018
Appellate court dismisses appeal in legal officer case
ST. LOUIS - A Missouri appellate court has dismissed an appeal from an assistant legal officer against a political subdivision amid a dispute about alleged unpaid legal fees.
Man alleges exposure to asbestos from products related to Grinnell LLC, others caused cancer
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges exposure to asbestos in Ohio caused him to develop lung cancer.
Doubletree By Hilton guest alleges object in food injured teeth, jaw
ST. LOUIS – A Kentucky man alleges he was served contaminated food at a St. Louis hotel.
Woman alleges city of St. Louis failed to warn of downed pole that punctured foot
ST. LOUIS – A pedestrian is seeking more than $25,000 from the city of St. Louis over allegations her foot was punctured by a downed pole.
Passengers allege they are entitled to uninsured motorist coverage for I-55 crash
ST. LOUIS – Two individuals allege they are entitled to uninsured motorist coverage from several insurances companies over alleged injuries sustained in a collision in St. Louis.
Metro passenger alleges adequate security was not provided on premises
ST. LOUIS – A Metro passenger has filed a suit against its operators after he was allegedly assaulted and robbed.
Motorist alleges man who improperly changed lanes caused St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A motorist alleges sustained injuries to his back and knee after another driver made an improper lane change.
Appeals panel sides with Boone County in property owner’s right-of-way encroachment
KANSAS CITY – The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District has affirmed a ruling in favor of Boone County in its case against a property owner who had built a detached garage and other structures in the public right of way.
Former Kraft Heinz processing plant worker alleges racial discrimination at Kirksville facility
ST. LOUIS -- Kraft Heinz Food Co. LLC is being sued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri by a former employee, who alleges racial discrimination at its Kirksville processing plant.
Man alleges he was exposed to asbestos in Mississippi and later diagnosed with cancer
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges exposure to asbestos during his childhood and career caused him to develop lung cancer.
Securitas Security Services files notice to remove discrimination case to federal court
CAPE GIRARDEAU — Securitas Security Services USA Inc. has filed a notice to remove a former employee's racial discrimination complaint from Scott County Circuit Court to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.
Kraft Heinz faces racial discrimination suit
Kraft Heinz Food Company LLC is being sued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri by a former employee who alleges racial discrimination at its Kirksville, Missouri processing plant.
BioLogix files breach of contract lawsuit against former franchisee Kay Logic
BioLogix Franchise Marketing Corporation has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against a former franchisee it claims has taken steps to operate a competing business.
Dispute over cost of windstorm damage leads HOA to file suit against Philadelphia Insurance
A homeowners association in Missouri is suing its insurer in a dispute over the cost of property damage.
DesignWorks Homes accuses Realtors of stealing designs
DesignWorks Homes Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a Columbia real estate agency of stealing its designs.
Travelers insurance company seeks to move credit union class action to federal court
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company has filed a notice to remove a lawsuit brought by BluCurrent Credit Union from Green County Circuit Court to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Photographer sues Post-Dispatch over Ted Nugent photo
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch LLC is facing a federal lawsuit for allegedly publishing a photograph of rocker Ted Nugent without giving credit to the photographer.
Driver alleged to have improperly entered lane, cause St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges another motorist caused a collision in St. Louis because of improper lane usage.
Man alleges American Family Mutual Insurance failed to make payment required by policy
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri man alleges that his insurer failed to pay a payment under his uninsured motorist coverage.
QuikTrip patron alleges standing water in fueling area caused fall
ST. LOUIS – A business invitee at a Florissant gas station alleges standing water in a high-traffic area caused a fall.