News from November 2018
Titeflex wants Chapel Ridge Condo Association's lawsuit over lightning strike moved moved to federal court
A Massachusetts-based company facing a northwestern St. Louis suburban condominium association's product liability lawsuit, stemming from a lightning-caused fire last year, wants the case to be heard in federal court.
Food company wants employment, job discrimination case moved from Lincoln County to federal court
A food processing company facing a civil-rights employment and job discrimination lawsuit filed in Lincoln County wants that case heard instead in federal court.
Kansas company claims trademark infringment against competitor's knock-off product and volcano-themed ads
A Kansas-licensed spa-products company is suing a California-based competitor, claiming the competitor's volcano hand and feed product advertisements are too close to its own and is being used to sell a cheaper knock-off of its higher quality product.
Family sues Springfield hospital over alleged opioid overdose of elderly man
The family of an elderly man is seeking damages after he died from an alleged overdose of an opioid in a Springfield hospital.
ACLU pleased with 'In God We Trust' settlement with City of Wentzville
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in April claiming a woman's right to free speech was violated when was ejected from a council meeting for voicing complaints against a sign bearing the words "In God We Trust."
Man alleges asbestos exposure at locations in Kansas City caused cancer
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges exposure to asbestos in the 1970s caused him to develop lung cancer.
Perforation during procedure by Barnes-Jewish Hospital staff alleged to have contributed to woman's death
ST. LOUIS – A Holcomb man alleges his mother's death was caused by an injury sustained during a colonoscopy.
Two allege injuries after driver sideswiped vehicle on St. Louis highway
ST. LOUIS – A mother and son allege they were injured in an auto accident in St. Louis when another driver sideswiped their care.
Female former employees of Adams and Associates file suit over allegations of sexual harassment
ST. LOUIS – Four women formerly employed by the operator of Jobs Corps Centers allege they were terminated because of their complaints of sexual harassment or sexism.
Former Saint Louis University student files suit seeking damages for alleged on-campus assault
SAINT LOUIS – A former student at Saint Louis University (SLU) recently filed a federal lawsuit seeking damages from the school and another student claiming she suffered months of emotional,physical and sexual abuse.
Damages sought by driver from R&R Contracting Services over I-70 collision
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges the employee of a contractor failed to keep a careful lookout before causing a collision on Interstate 70.
Property owners allege Nationwide Insurance Co. of America denied request for full coverage for fire damages
ST. LOUIS – Owners of a St. Louis property allege their insurer has denied them coverage for a total loss of the property due to fire damage.
St. Peters alleged to have failed to keep proper lookout before Highway 64-40 collision
ST. LOUIS – An Illinois man is seeking damages from a St. Peters driver over a collision on Highway 64/40.
Injured motorist alleges State Farm Insurance failed to pay claim
ST. LOUIS – A Franklin County man alleges his insurer has failed to pay his claim for underinsured motorist benefits.
Child care facility seeks immediate inspection from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis child care facility is seeking a court's order for a state department to conduct an immediate inspection of its facility for licensure purposes.
Widower alleges secondary exposure to asbestos from Alfa Laval, others caused wife's mesothelioma diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges his late wife developed mesothelioma as a result of secondary exposure to asbestos.
St. Louis attorney receives stayed indefinite suspension, O'Fallon attorney reinstated in separate orders
St. Louis attorney Raymund Jared Capelovitch has received a stayed suspension and O'Fallon attorney Charles Christopher Lozano has been reinstated following separate Missouri Supreme Court orders handed down this month.
St. Louis attorney indefinitely suspended for allegedly forging notary attestation
St. Louis attorney Mary L. Lemp has been indefinitely suspended following a Nov. 20 Missouri Supreme Court order over allegations she forged a notary's signature blocks on motions for time extension filed with the state court of appeals.
Macon attorney disbarred after mishandling trust account and other allegations
JEFFERSON CITY – Macon attorney Richard L. Winkie was disbarred following a Nov. 20 Missouri Supreme Court order regarding allegations he converted client funds, mishandled his trust accounts and knowingly deceived clients.
Pedestrian alleges she was struck in St. Louis walkway because driver failed to yield
ST. LOUIS – A driver of a Mercedes-Benz is alleged to have failed to yield to a pedestrian in a St. Louis walkway.