News from October 2018
Farmers Insurance alleged to have failed to pay underinsured motorist claim without reasonable cause
ST. LOUIS – Two people injured in a collision with an underinsured driver allege their insurance company has refused to pay their claim for benefits.
Motorist injured after vehicle allegedly hit by car driving the wrong way
ST. LOUIS — Yusef Brown filed a complaint on Oct. 15, in the St. Louis Circuit Court against Stephanie Bradtke, alleging that she negligently drove her vehicle on the wrong side of the road.
Motorist sues city of St. Louis after accident involving a fire truck
ST. LOUIS — A driver has filed a lawsuit against the city of St. Louis, citing alleged negligence after her vehicle allegedly was struck by a fire truck.
Siblings are suing property managers for alleged negligence
ST. LOUIS — Siblings are suing Anthony Taylor, Mattie Taylor, Dan Wald and Hillvale Associates, property managers, for alleged negligence.
Husband and wife sue asbestos product makers
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing Borg-Warner Corp., FMC Corp., Union Carbide Corp., et al, asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Driver, injured in accident, seeks payment for medical costs, losses
ST. LOUIS — A driver is suing Mercedes Wilks, William David Petty, American Family Mutual Insurance Co., et al, citing alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Insured driver sues insurance company for breach of contract
ST. LOUIS — An insured driver is suing Automobile Club Inter-Insurance Exchange, doing business as AAA insurance, citing alleged breach of insurance contract.
Tractor-trailer driver sues terminal operator for negligence
ST. LOUIS — A tractor-trailer driver is suing Hogan Motor Leasing Inc. and its entities for more than $50,000 in damages, citing alleged negligence.
Couple sues asbestos product makers in case involving husband's workplace exposure
ST. LOUIS — A husband and wife are suing Certain-Teed Corp., Gardner Denver Inc. and ITT Corp., et al, which are asbestos products manufacturers, alleging the companies were negligent in their failure to warn about the health-safety problems of asbestos.
Former restaurant owner sues business partner for breach of agreement
ST. LOUIS — A former restaurant owner is suing Jered D. Gallagher and DB Cooper's, citing alleged fraudulent conveyance.
Widow sues asbestos products makers in wrongful death case
ST. LOUIS — A widow is suing Carrier Corp., Flowserve US Inc., Honeywell International Inc., which are asbestos products manufacturers, alleging failure to warn and negligence involving the hazards of asbestos.
Former mechanic sues asbestos products makers
ST. LOUIS — A former mechanic is suing Crane Co., BP Products North America Inc., Doe Run Resources Corp., et al, asbestos products manufacturers, citing alleged failure to warn and negligence.
Driver alleged to have violated red light in St. Louis auto accident
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis County resident alleges a St. Louis driver violated a red light and caused a collision in the city.
Laborer alleges asbestos in products from Trane US, others led to cancer diagnosis
ST. LOUIS – A laborer alleges exposure to asbestos while working for various Ohio employers caused him to develop lung cancer.
Worker claims race discrimination in suit against Southwest Airlines over firing
ST. LOUIS – A St. Charles County man recently filed a suit against Southwest Airlines alleging race discrimination after being terminated from his job because of a disagreement.
BRYAN CAVE: New Attorney Enhances Financial Services and Real Estate Groups in Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s St. Louis Office
The international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP announced that Timothy G. O’Connell has rejoined the firm as an associate in the Financial Services and Real Estate Groups. He will reside in the St. Louis office.
HEPLERBROOM: Hepler honored by Missouri Bar for 50 years of Membership
At its recent annual meeting, the Missouri Bar honored HeplerBroom partner Larry Hepler for his 50 years of membership.
Judge denies summary judgment to both sides in case stemming from sexual assault by cable tech
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri recently denied motions for summary judgment from both sides in a dispute among providers of field labor services for cable operations over legal responsibility of a cable technician who "violently and sexually assaulted" a cable customer.
Late-night 'home inspection' prompts lawsuit against Florissant city officials
A Florissant resident accuses the city's building inspector and police of unlawfully searching her home without a warrant and evicting her.
Glasgow School District says it will seek dismissal of suit related to teen's death
A Missouri school district will ask a state court to dismiss a wrongful death suit alleging human rights and personal injury violations filed by the mother of a teenage who committed suicide after being allegedly bullied and harassed.