News from September 2018
Jail administrators fired correctional officer for speaking out, lawsuit says
A former captain with the St. Louis Corrections Division accuses the city and jail administrators of firing him for speaking out about poor conditions in the jail.
O’Reilly Auto Parts wants to move class-action lawsuit to federal court
A class-action lawsuit against O’Reilly Auto Parts and a tractor hydraulic fluid manufacturer may move to federal court.
Richardson Pest Solutions faces copyright lawsuit from photographer
A scientist and professional photographer accuses a local pest control company of illegally using his photos on its website.
Animal Legal Defense Fund says 'meat' labeling law won't last
Missouri has become the first state to outlaw certain uses of the word “meat,” thanks to legislation supported by the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association.
DBGoldenberg Enterprises, Phat Buddha Productions allege utility company failed to compensate them for AC damage
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis electric utility company is alleged to have damaged a property's air conditioning unit and failed to compensate the property owner for the damages.
Union Carbide, others named in daughter's suit over mother's mesothelioma death
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges her mother developed and died of mesothelioma after she was exposed to asbestos from washing her husband's work clothes.
Mother seeks more than $25,000 from St. Louis, others after toddler's feet burned at Kiener Plaza
ST. LOUIS – A Tennessee mother has filed a suit against the city of St. Louis and others after her toddler daughter's feet were burned while walking across at manhole cover at the Kiener Plaza splash pad.
Mother, minor child allege Barnes-Jewish Hospital, others failed to perform proper delivery
ST. LOUIS – A minor child and his mother are seeking damages from a physician and two medical facilities after the child suffered a brain injury during delivery.
ExxonMobil Environmental Services named in suit by parents, brother of man shot at St. Louis gas station
ST. LOUIS – The parents and brother of a man who was shot and killed at a North Broadway, St. Louis gas station alleges the station's owners failed to provide reasonable security.
Age, disability factors in termination from Shriners Hospitals, former administrator alleges
ST. LOUIS – A former administrator for a medical facility alleges he was terminated because of his age and disability.
Woman shot at Grand Grill, Fish & Chicken alleges restaurant did not have adequate security
ST. LOUIS – A woman shot in the face at a St. Louis fast-food restaurant alleges she has incurred thousands of dollars in medical expenses and is seeking damages from the restaurant's operators/organizers.
Door at The Bogen Lofts alleged to have injured man's foot
ST. LOUIS – A door at a St. Louis property is alleged to have injured a man's foot when it closed quickly.
St. Louis man seeks damages from owner of vehicle that struck residence
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis resident alleges an unknown driver struck and damaged his home and is seeking damages from the owner of the vehicle.
Barnes Jewish Hospital alleged to have misdiagnosed patient's medical condition
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she could have avoided an amputation if a medical facility had properly diagnosed her medical issue.
Man alleges he suffered total loss of vehicle in St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A vehicle owner and two individuals are seeking damages from a St. Louis woman over a collision in the city.
CBS, General Electric named in suit by man who alleges lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges exposure to asbestos during his military career and employment in St. Joseph caused him to develop cancer.
St. Louis man sues physician after infant son's arm was broken during delivery
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis father and his minor son have failed suit against a physician and medical care providers over arm injuries the minor suffered during birth.
Wentzville driver alleged to have failed to use turn signal in St. Louis auto accident
ST. LOUIS – A driver is seeking damages from a Wentzville man over allegations he failed to use a turn signal while attempting to merge onto a St. Louis highway and caused a collision.
Medical malpractice suit filed against Aviary Recovery Center, Summit BHC Saint Louis
ST. LOUIS – A former patient and parents of a substance abuse treatment facility alleges it deceptively marketed itself as having expertise to treat dual diagnosis.
Marquee nightclub patron files suit over assault, alleges club did not keep adequate security
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges he incurred medical expenses of more than $10,000 after he was assaulted at a St. Louis nightclub.