News from November 2018
County-court worker's termination was unjust, appeals court rules
An appeals court determined that a woman was unjustly fired from her job at the Circuit Court of Jefferson County.
Family's negligence claims over erosion dismissed in appeals court due to statue of limitations
Thanks to statutes of limitations, a company sued for breach of contract and negligence over an easement allegedly causing erosion was granted its motion for summary judgement in the Missouri Court of Appeals in the Western District on Nov. 13.
Former Washington State researcher's retaliation lawsuit against university gets remanded back to lower court
An appeals court reversed a jury verdict against the Washington University in St. Louis over alleged violations of the Missouri Human Rights Act by discriminating against a researcher with a disability.
Health care provider ordered to hand over some documents in case alleging inhumane conditions at detention center
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, denied in part and granted in part a man’s request for a subpoena for documents that could prove the City of St. Louis was maintaining inhumane conditions at the St. Louis Medium Security Institution (MSI).
Company that allegedly falsified condition of 1959 Mercedez Benz fails in motion to have case dismissed
A company that allegedly falsified a car’s features failed to get the buyer’s case against it dismissed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division.
Court denies some of Delta R-V School District's motions to dismiss claims in age discrimination case
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Delta R-V School District and administrators were only partially granted their motions to dismiss a case filed by a science teacher over allegations he was terminated because of his age.
Client alleges State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance refused to provide coverage for collision
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges he was injured in a collision with an uninsured motorist and that his insurer has refused to provide any coverage.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport invitee alleges trip hazard caused head injuries
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she was caused to trip because of missing seats at a St. Louis airport.
Active Holdings Group board member alleges other members made unauthorized loans
ST. LOUIS – A St. Charles County man alleges the members of a board of directors made unauthorized loans.
Union Electric, Ameren allegedly caused more than $350,000 in damage when they struck AT&T cables
ST. LOUIS – A telecommunications company alleges its cables were damaged during another company's excavation work.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance allegedly failed to pay reasonable settlement amount
ST. LOUIS – A driver injured in a St. Louis collision alleges his insurer has failed to pay a reasonable settlement amount despite his demands.
Rapid Response Roofing and Contracting alleges it is owed nearly $30,000 for work
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis County contractor alleges it was not paid in full for work it completed on a client's property.
Consumer alleges Safeco Insurance Co. of America failed to pay reasonable amount under policy
ST. LOUIS – A woman allegedly injured in a St. Louis County collision alleges her insurer failed to pay her a reasonable amount under her policy.
Goedecke alleges Illinois company owes more than $35,000 for supplies
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis construction equipment and supplies seller alleges that an Illinois business failed to pay for goods.
Driver's alleged improper turn blamed for St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – Two individuals allege they were injured when a St. Louis driver made an improper turn and caused a collision.
St. Louis condo owner alleges black mold in common area caused illness
ST. LOUIS – Three residents of a St. Louis condominium allege black mold in the common area caused illness.
HEPLERBROOM: Magee named to Top 50 lawyers in St. Louis
Thomas Magee, a partner in the firm’s St. Louis office, has been chosen as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in St. Louis by Thomas Reuters’ Super Lawyers.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Remembering Gerry Sandweg
It is with deep sadness that Thompson Coburn recognizes the passing of our partner Gerry Sandweg, who passed away on November 25 at age 75.
Missouri Supreme Court order takes St. Louis attorney off probation
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (St. Louis Record) — St. Louis attorney Bradford C. Emert is no longer on probation following a Nov. 26 Missouri Supreme Court order.
Missouri may weather storm over law prohibiting meat label on plant-based products, attorney says
Missouri has found itself thrust into part of a contentious national debate over whether plant-based foods can be marketed or packaged as an alternative to meat.