News from October 2018
Midwest Neurosurgeons, D.S. Medical ordered to pay more than $5 million in false claims suit
CAPE GIRARDEAU – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Southeastern Division entered a judgment of more than $5 million against Midwest Neurosurgeons LLC and D.S. Medical LLC in a suit over allegations the companies received kickbacks resulting in more than 200 false Medicaid and Medicare claims.
Court: Plaintiff in Securitas discrimination suit 'has not raised a genuine dispute of fact that would merit a trial'
CAPE GIRARDEAU – A suit by a former Securitas employee alleging racial discrimination and retaliation was dismissed and ordered to arbitration over a court's findings that the plaintiff had insufficient facts and fraudulently added a former co-worker to defeat diversity.
Man seeks damages from Philip Services, others over allegations heavy metals in black dust caused disability
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges exposure to the heavy metals in coal dust caused him to become permanently disabled.
Driver seeks more than $25,000 from another motorist over St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS – A driver is alleged to have made an improper left turn and caused a collision in St. Louis.
Superior Corp. of Illinois seeks more than $50,000 from independent contractor over alleged property damage
ST. LOUIS – A business contracted by Home Depot to install flooring alleges an independent contractor failed to utilize dust controls and caused damages to a condominium.
Woman claims she was pepper sprayed in recent suit filed in wake of protests over Stockley acquittal
ST. LOUIS – Yet another federal lawsuit was recently filed against the city of St. Louis over actions taken at a Sept. 29, 2017, protest following the acquittal of Officer Jason Stockley in the murder of Anthony Lamar Smith.
More than $25,000 sought from Arnold woman over I-44 collision
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis resident is seeking damages from an Arnold woman over an Interstate 44 collision.
Patient alleges amputation result of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, others' failure to provide adequate after care
ST. LOUIS – A patient alleges the failure of medical facilities to provide adequate after-care resulted in an above-the-knee amputation.
Woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated because she was pregnant
ST. LOUIS – A St. Clair woman is suing her former employer claiming wrongful termination and alleging discrimination based on her sex and pregnancy.
Woman injured in parking lot collision seeks more than $35,000 from American Family Mutual
ST. LOUIS – A woman injured in a collision in a parking lot by a driver who left the scene alleges her insurance company failed to honor her contract.
Lawyer representing Ride the Ducks survivors, families says motions to dismiss will be 'vigorously' opposed
KANSAS CITY – An entertainment company facing lawsuits over the death of 17 people in July is requesting the dismissal of some of the lawsuits brought forward from victims' families and survivors.
Woman sues Walmart and Starbucks alleging she was injured after swallowing glass in bottle of tea
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis County woman is suing Walmart, Starbucks and the maker and distributor of bottled Tazo tea claiming that she was injured more than five years ago after swallowing glass that was contained in the drink.
Soccer mom sues after son doesn't get picked for Ladue Horton High School team
ST. LOUIS – The mother of a junior at Ladue Horton Watkins High School in St. Louis recently filed a federal lawsuit after her son was not selected to the junior varsity or varsity soccer teams.
Kentucky man seeks damages over I-64 collision from allegedly underinsured motorist
ST. LOUIS – A Kentucky man alleges he was injured when a St. Louis woman collided with his vehicle on Interstate 64.
Passenger injured in I-55 bus crash alleges Lady J & Tony G employee was impaired
ST. LOUIS – A passenger in a bus that crashed on Interstate 55 alleges the driver drove while impaired.
Driver alleges she incurred more than $10,000 in medical expenses after I-64 collision
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis woman is seeking damages from an Illinois man over a collision on Interstate 64 in St. Louis.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital patient alleges she suffered left eye injury during surgery
ST. LOUIS – A patient alleges that her eye was injured during a surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
J P Bushnell Packing Supply alleged to have failed to warn of asbestos dangers
ST. LOUIS – A man formerly employed at locations in California and Iowa alleges exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer.
Passenger alleges negligence of drivers caused St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A passenger allegedly injured in a collision at a St. Louis intersection is seeking damages from two residents of the city.
Metro alleged to have failed to comply with arbitration award in dispute over employee's termination
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis labor union alleges the Bi-State Development Agency of Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District has failed to comply with an arbitration award regarding the termination of an employee.