News from May 2018
District court rules need for documents in fraud, co-conspiracy case against pharmacy
ST. LOUIS -- The response by pharmaceutical companies to fraud and co-conspirator allegations by a major competitor resulted in a ruling from the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, according to a May 7 opinion.
Woman alleges The Washington University, others' incorrect diagnosis led to amputation
ST. LOUIS – A Lincoln County woman alleges her finger was amputated because of an incorrect medical diagnosis.
Missouri appeals court affirms award of over $600,000 in personal injury suit
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri appeals court has affirmed a trial court judgment awarding Johnson Controls more than $600,000 for legal expenses linked to a personal injury lawsuit.
Woman alleges she is entitled to uninsured motorist benefits from GEICO, Esurance
ST. LOUIS – A Centerville woman alleges two insurers have refused to pay her claims for uninsured motorist benefits.
Couple claims Borg-Warner, others failed to warn of asbestos dangers
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges his exposure to asbestos while employed in California caused him to develop lung cancer.
Consumer alleges AAA Insurance breached contract over denial of claim for parking lot collision
ST. LOUIS – A woman is seeking coverage for a claim she submitted over alleged injuries sustained when her car was struck by another vehicle in a St. Louis parking lot.
Driver alleged to have followed too closely in I-70 rear-end collision
ST. LOUIS – A St. Charles County woman alleges that her head, neck and left arm were injured when her vehicle was rear-ended in St. Louis.
Afton Pumps, others named in asbestos injury suit
ST. LOUIS – A couple has filed a suit against several companies over allegations asbestos exposure through their products caused the husband to develop lung cancer.
Owner seeks damages from tenants after pipes burst, flooded St. Louis property
ST. LOUIS – A property owner alleges he incurred damages of more than $25,000 after pipes burst in the property because of a lack of heat.
Motorist alleged to have followed vehicle too closely in I-70 collision
ST. LOUIS – A driver is alleged to have followed a vehicle too closely in a collision on an interstate in St. Louis.
St. Louis property owner alleges worker's blow torch started fire, caused more than $250,000 in damages
ST. LOUIS – An Indianapolis, Indiana construction company is alleged to have negligently caused a fire at a St. Louis property.
California couple files asbestos injury suit against IMO Industries, others
ST. LOUIS – A California man alleges exposure to asbestos during his career caused him to develop lung cancer.
Woman alleges St. Louis failed to fix sidewalk that caused her to fall while walking
ST. LOUIS – A pedestrian alleges she injured various parts of her body because the condition of a St. Louis sidewalk caused her to fall.
Jaguar owner alleges St. Louis collision caused by driver who failed to obey stop sign
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges the fair market value of her Jaguar suffered after a collision in St. Louis.
Amtrak engineer alleges unsafe working environment caused shoulder injury
ST. LOUIS – An engineer for Amtrak alleges he was never warned of unsafe conditions and the potential for injuries.
Couple seeks damages from Certain-Teed Corp., others over mesothelioma diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A couple claims the husband's mesothelioma diagnosis was due to his exposure to asbestos during his working career.
Man alleges Mandel & Mandel, others failed to sue correct defendants in bow injury case
ST. LOUIS – A man allegedly injured while using an archery bow alleges a law firm failed to sue the correct defendants.
Court of Appeals sides with St. Louis County Assessor in assessment dispute
KANSAS CITY – The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District has affirmed a ruling in favor of the St. Louis County Assessor in a dispute with the owners of 95 properties who challenged assessments in an "even" year.
Split Missouri high court upholds amended law barring convicted felons from possessing firearms
JEFFERSON CITY — In a 4-3 decision, the Missouri Supreme Court on April 3 upheld the state's refusal to allow a convicted felon to possess firearms based on a state law amended in 2008.
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of wrongful death claim against chiropractors
JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Supreme Court has dismissed wrongful death claims against Blue Springs chiropractors, ruling that plaintiffs' claims over the death of Michael Lang in 2009 are time-barred.