News from November 2018
Heirs seek damages from Borg-Warner Morse, others over allegations man's mesothelioma caused by asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS – The heirs of a man who died in 2015 of mesothelioma allege the disease was caused by his exposure to asbestos during his career.
Legal battle between companies over internet reviews takes a step forward
Companies involved in a lawsuit over websites that review dietary supplements will have more time to gather evidence, a federal judge ruled.
8th Circuit upholds dismissal of suit over sexual assault allegations at Army medical center
ST. LOUIS – Citing the United States of America’s government sovereignty, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit on Nov. 9 affirmed the dismissal of a suit against it over allegations of sexual assault by a priest at an Army medical center.
Wrongful death settlement against St. Louis County to be settled for $60,000
ST. LOUIS – U.S. Magistrate Judge Noelle C. Collins ironed out the details of a settlement of a wrongful death lawsuit against St. Louis County in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Missouri for the Eastern Division on Oct. 19.
Two seek more than $25,000 from driver over St. Louis auto accident
ST. LOUIS – Two individuals allege they were injured when their vehicle was involved in a multi-vehicle accident in St. Louis.
Mother, minor child allege hole in St. Louis sidewalk caused knee injuries
ST. LOUIS – A minor alleges he sustained knee injuries because of a hole in a St. Louis sidewalk.
Union Pacific Railroad conductor alleges he was injured when ladder he was using broke away from rail car
ST. LOUIS – A railroad conductor alleges he was injured in a fall while working when the ladder he was using broke away.
Safeco Insurance Co. of Illinois alleged to have failed to pay claim for uninsured motorist benefits
ST. LOUIS – A motorist injured in a collision with an uninsured driver is seeking damages from his insurer over its alleged failure to pay his claim.
Missouri Central School Bus driver alleged to have crossed into another lane and cause collision
ST. LOUIS – A motorist alleges he was injured when a driver for Missouri Central School Bus crossed into his lave of travel and caused a collision.
Man injured in St. Louis collision alleges driver who struck him was on phone
ST. LOUIS – A St. Ann resident was allegedly using her cellphone when she ran a red light at a St. Louis intersection and caused a collision.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital sued for alleged negligence
ST. LOUIS — A patient is suing Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University, et al, healthcare providers, citing alleged negligence.
Appeals court to decide whether to certify class action for inmates with hepatitis C
A federal appeals court is currently considering whether to affirm a lower court's decision to certify a class action on behalf of prisoners with hepatitis C.
Former employee sues home health agency alleging violation of Missouri Human Rights Act
ST. LOUIS — A personal care coordinator is suing Deer Valley Home Health Services LLC, et al, employers, citing alleged interference with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Court grants summary judgment against pharmacy company in Express Scripts case
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Eastern Division, determined that a pharmacy provider breached its contract when it did not properly collect payments.
Appeals court says Zoological not entitled to summary judgement against man who intended to bring firearm to park
A Missouri appeals court reversed a decision to grant Zoological Park Subdistrict summary judgement in a case involving a man attending the park with a firearm.
Passenger is suing drivers for alleged negligence
ST. LOUIS — A passenger is suing Keith Carbin and Terry Forbuss Jr., citing alleged negligence after a car accident.
Metropolitan Life Insurance sued for breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — A plan participant is suing Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., alleging the administrator failed to honor its obligations under the policy.
Metro Bus Co. sued for negligence after crash
ST. LOUIS — A motorist is suing Bi State Development Agency, doing business as Metro Bus Co., citing negligence following an accident.
American Family Mutual Insurance sued after accident
ST. LOUIS — Motor vehicle passengers are suing American Family Mutual Insurance Co., citing alleged breach of insurance policy.
Former laborer sues over alleged asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS — A former laborer is suing CBS Corp., DOW Chemical Co. and General Gasket Corp., et al, over alleged exposure to asbestos in the workplace.