News from 2018
Missouri couple blame Chinese companies for toy malfunction
A fire allegedly caused by a toy boat's malfunction prompted a Missouri couple to sue the manufacturers in federal court.
Lumiere Casino guest alleges rug caused fall, torn rotator cuff
ST. LOUIS – A guest at the Lumiere Casino alleges a rug caused him to fall and tear a rotator cuff.
Monsanto and BASF face new litigation over dicamba formulations
Monsanto and BASF Corporation face a new lawsuit over use of their herbicides Xtendimax and Engenia.
U.S. Labor Department cracks down on mistreatment of workers in Kennett
The U.S. Labor Department has targeted a freight company for allegedly subjecting agricultural workers to "inhumane" housing conditions in the southeastern part of Missouri.
Ten Missouri counties and Joplin file lawsuit against 49 opioid-related companies
Ten Missouri counties and the city of Joplin joined communities across the country in litigation over the nation's opoid epidemic.
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Women’s Inclusion Network Director Earns Diversity & Inclusion Award
Armstrong Teasdale, a law firm with offices across the United States, proudly announces that partner and director of the firm’s Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN) Hillary Bean will receive one of the inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Awards from Missouri Lawyers Weekly.
HESSE MARTONE: Andy Martone selected to become a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America
HesseMartone President & CEO Andy Martone has been selected to be a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America.
Master complaints filed in actions over 'drifting' herbicide accused of destroying crops
CAPE GIRARDEAU - Two consolidated complaints have been filed in federal court in Missouri accusing two major agri-chemical companies of producing a herbicide that led to collateral damage to millions of acres of crops across the country.
Federal court dismisses Diabetic Care RX and Express Scripts lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed a contract dispute between Diabetic Care RX and Express Scripts, citing a binding arbitration agreement.
Canada Dry ginger ale is falsely advertised as being made with real ginger, consumer claims
ST. LOUIS – A consumer alleges a brand of ginger ale is falsely advertised as being made with real ginger.
Cummins, Eaton named in North Carolina man's asbestos injury suit
ST. LOUIS – A North Carolina man alleges he developed mesothelioma because of asbestos exposure during his military career.
Individuals allege collision on Natural Bridge caused more than $6,000 in damages
ST. LOUIS – Two individuals are seeking damages from a St. Louis driver over allegations an auto accident caused injuries and vehicle damages.
Heir alleges man's lung cancer caused by asbestos exposure in Alabama, Mississippi
ST. LOUIS – The heir of a man employed in Alabama and Mississippi alleges exposure to asbestos caused him to develop lung cancer.
Satellite television installer Synergies3 Tec faces lawsuit over overtime pay
ST. LOUIS – A satellite television installer recently filed a federal class action lawsuit accusing his employer of not paying overtime wages to him and other installers.
Oscar Wilson Engines & Parts alleges warehouse owners failed to prevent fire that destroyed $1.3 million in inventory
ST. LOUIS – An automotive parts supplier alleges more than $1 million in inventory was destroyed in a St. Louis warehouse fire.
Fashionetta Cotillion guest alleges wires hidden by rug caused fall
ST. LOUIS – A guest at a formal event at a St. Louis convention center alleges electrical wires hidden by a rug caused her to fall.
Tenant of St. Louis apartment alleges owner failed to maintain ceiling that collapsed on her
ST. LOUIS – A tenant of a St. Louis apartment alleges that she was injured when the bathroom ceiling collapsed on her.
Florissant driver alleged to have violated red traffic light before colliding with vehicle at St. Louis intersection
ST. LOUIS – A mother and minor child are seeking damages from a Florissant woman who allegedly ran a red light and collided into their vehicle in St. Louis.
Minor, parents allege brain damage caused by negligence of Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation
ST. LOUIS – A minor patient is alleged to have suffered brain damage after a procedure at a St. Louis hospital.
Tenant of St. Louis property alleges railing failed and caused him to fall
ST. LOUIS – A tenant of a St. Louis property alleges his landlord failed to repair railing that caused him to fall.