News from November 2018
Widower alleges Mallinckrodt, others failed to warn opioid use could lead to addiction
ST. LOUIS – A widower is seeking damages from drug manufacturers over allegations his late wife became addicted to opioids.
York Risk Services Group alleged to have refused to pay uninsured motorist claim
ST. LOUIS – Two individuals allege their insurance company breached their policy regarding uninsured motorist coverage.
Invitee alleges he was assaulted by security guard at 4 Hands & City Museum Beer Release Party
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis County man alleges he was assaulted by a security guard while attending an event at a St. Louis museum.
State Farm alleged to have breached policy with refusal of injured driver's claim for underinsured motorist benefits
ST. LOUIS – A motorist alleges her insurer breached its policy with her by its refusal to pay her claim for underinsured motorist coverage.
Medical malpractice suit filed against Dutchtown Medical Arts, others over man's overdose death
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri mother has filed suit against physicians, pharmacies and medical centers after her son's death from an accidental overdose.
3 principals in St. Louis firm successfully complete probation
ST. LOUIS -- Three longtime St. Louis attorneys placed on probation about a year ago after funds were discovered stolen from their client trust account have been reinstated following separate Nov. 1 Missouri Supreme Court orders.
Attorney says camera footage supports man's allegations MetroLink security guards assaulted him
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man is suing MetroLink over an assault that allegedly occurred last January while he was trying to catch a train at Civic Center station.
Consumer alleges Canteen vending machine charged more than the listed price
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a vending machine operator over allegations he was charged more for items than what was listed as the purchase price.
Missouri Corrections Officers Association not expecting appeal to change $113 million award in pay dispute
Some 13,000 corrections officers involved in a class-action lawsuit that alleged they were required to do work before and after their shifts but weren't paid for the work are awaiting settlements after a jury in Coles County Circuit Court awarded $113 million in the case, and taxpayers are on the hook for even more as the jurors added 9 percent interest on the payout.
Mother, minor children allege collision in St. Louis caused by texting driver
ST. LOUIS – A mother and her minor children allege they were injured in a collision at a St. Louis traffic light caused by another driver who was texting.
St. Louis man sues MetroLink over alleged assault by security guards at station
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man who claims he was assaulted at a MetroLink station is suing the company for injuries allegedly caused by its security personnel.