News from 2018
Woman alleges she was terminated by Washington University in retaliation for complaint
ST. LOUIS – A woman formerly employed by Washington University alleges she was terminated in retaliation for filing a complaint about hostile treatment from a supervisor.
10 Missouri counties suing drug firms to recover costs of fighting opioid epidemic
ST. LOUIS – Ten Missouri counties, including Jefferson, and the city of Joplin are suing pharmacies, distributors, manufacturers and so-called "pill mills" for the costs of fighting the opioid epidemic.
Driver alleges motorist followed too closely in St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges he was injured in a rear-end collision in St. Louis.
Man alleges Honeywell, others failed to warn of asbestos dangers
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges exposure to asbestos during his career in the 1970s caused him to develop lung cancer.
Couple files suit against St. Louis dentists over allegations piece of tool used during extraction lodged in bone
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges she has permanent nerve damage after a tooth extraction at a St. Louis dental office.
St. Louis resident alleges individual assumed control of Bitcoin account without consent
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man alleges a friend has wrongfully converted his Bitcoin account for her personal use.
Schaeffer Mfg. alleges independent sales representative owes more than $20,000
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis manufacturing company alleges an Illinois independent sales representative has failed to reimburse it monies due and owing.
Multiple investigations, and first suits, follow duck boat tragedy at Table Rock Lake
KANSAS CITY - Investigations have been launched by various agencies, and civil lawsuits filed, following the Table Rock Lake tragedy on July 19.
Motorist alleges shoulder injuries after Manchester rear-end collision
ST. LOUIS – Damages are sought from a St. Louis man over alleged injuries sustained in a rear-end collision.
Mechanic alleges lung cancer caused by products made by Dow Chemical, others
ST. LOUIS – A former mechanic alleges his lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure while working in Maryland.
Woman claims racial and gender discrimination in lawsuit against Sodexo, other employers
The plaintiff, who is African American, alleges Sodexo, SDH Services East and other employers violated the Missouri Human Rights Act.
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Intellectual Property Attorney Rachel Bennett Joins Armstrong Teasdale in St. Louis
Armstrong Teasdale, a law firm with offices across the United States, proudly announces the addition of Rachel Bennett to its Intellectual Property practice group in St. Louis, Missouri.
HEPLERBROOM: HB Holds Employment Law Seminar
HeplerBroom recently hosted a one-day employment law seminar at the Edwardsville office.
HESSE MARTONE: Andy Martone Named to Super Lawyers
HesseMartone President & CEO, Andy Martone has been named to Super Lawyers.
PAULE CAMAZINE & BLUMENTHAL: Lisa Moore and Alan Freed speaking at 18th Annual Misouri Bar Family Law Conference
Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal family law attorneys Lisa G. Moore and Alan E. Freed will be presenting seminars at the 18th Annual Missouri Bar Family Law Conference, being held in Branson, Missouri from August 2 through 4, 2018.
McCaskill introduces plan for better duck boat safety on U.S. Senate floor
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) has announced she is drafting legislation regarding the safety of duck boats.
Court rules woman's discrimination complaints against National Multiple Sclerosis Society 'sheer speculation'
KANSAS CITY – The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri granted summary judgment on July 10 requested by defendant National Multiple Sclerosis Society in a case brought against it that alleged discriminatory and retaliatory discharge.
Sisters of duck boat accident victim file negligence suit over sibling's death
SPRINGFIELD – Two Indiana women recently filed suit against Ripley Entertainment Co. and its subsidiaries for their role in a tragic boating incident in Branson, Missouri, which claimed the lives of 17 people.
Hawley suing Wright County online furniture company for deceptive practices
JEFFERSON CITY – Attorney General Josh Hawley recently said he is suing an online furniture company in Wright County for deceptive business practices.
Government faces wrongful death lawsuit over deadly fall at Kansas City VA Center
The family of a man who died after being treated at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Center accuses the Department of Veteran Affairs of neglect and malpractice.