News from 2018
Man alleges opposition to discrimination factor in termination from Neumayer Equipment
ST. LOUIS – A Kansas man alleges his disability and opposition to a discriminatory work environment were factors in his termination from a St. Louis-based company.
Court denies motion to strike in a construction payment dispute
Dairy Farmers of America and Big-D Construction survived a challenge to their defenses in lawsuit with Springfield Engineering Company.
Riverview Gardens School District accused of impeding homeless students' education
Two homeless high school students and their mothers brought a federal lawsuit against the Riverview Gardens School District on Aug. 13, claiming the school board does not accommodate their socioeconomic status.
Class action against Walmart over sales tax moved back to state court
ST. LOUIS – A suit filed by a group of consumers against Walmart over allegations it overcharged sales tax on certain online-ordered items has returned to state court.
BRYAN CAVE: The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
The Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest lawyer-rating publication in the U.S., has selected 171 Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner lawyers for inclusion in the 2019 edition.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Congratulations to our 14 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ for 2019
Fourteen Thompson Coburn attorneys have distinguished themselves as leaders in their practice areas, as ranked by the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
POLSINELLI PC: Polsinelli Litigator Phillip Zeeck Honored with Pro Bono Publico Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Service and Professional Character
Polsinelli litigation attorney Phillip Zeeck has earned the Missouri Bar Foundation’s Pro Bono Publico Award, which honors Missouri lawyers for their exemplary professional commitment in pro bono service.
HESSE MARTONE: Andy Martone Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©
HesseMartone President & CEO Andy Martone has again been selected by his peers for recognition in the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in Employment Law (Management), Labor Law (Management) and Litigation (Labor and Employment).
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: 78 Armstrong Teasdale Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Best Lawyers in America®
Armstrong Teasdale issued the following announcement on Aug. 15.Armstrong Teasdale, a law firm with offices across the United States, announces that 78 of its attorneys are listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019 edition.
PAULE CAMAZINE & BLUMENTHAL: Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers 2019 Edition
Best Lawyers, the oldest lawyer-rating publication in the U.S., has selected eight Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal lawyers for inclusion in the 2019 edition.
BLITZ BARDGETT & DEUTSCH LLC: Five BB&D Attorneys Selected as 2019 Best Lawyers in America
BB&D attorneys Chris Bauman, Bob Blitz, Jim Deutsch, Kelley Farrell and David Luce have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP- MISSOURI: Husch Blackwell Places 143 Lawyers in 2019 Best Lawyers in America
The Best Lawyers in America has listed 143 Husch Blackwell lawyers in its 2019 directory who have been named “Lawyer of the Year”.
Insurer 'has duty to defend' Lincoln County in rights suit related to murder case, court says
ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri recently denied an insurance company's claim that it was not obligated to defend Lincoln County and Detective Michael Merkel in a civil rights suit related to a murder case.
Appeals court denies Jeep owner's claim that automaker misrepresented safety issues
ST. LOUIS – The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently granted Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) a summary judgment in a lawsuit claiming the automaker made misrepresentations about safety issues concerning some of its Jeep vehicles.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Helen B. Kim, Brandi Burke receive ABA presidential appointments
Thompson Coburn partners Helen B. Kim and Brandi Burke have received presidential appointments to two high-profile ABA entities.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Bill Bay elected chair of the ABA House of Delegates
Thompson Coburn partner Bill Bay has been elected chair of the American Bar Association House of Delegates.
THE MARKS LAW FIRM LLC: Paying For Your Bad Behavior In A Divorce?
Remy Trafelet is a hedge fund manager in New York.
Former Daugherty consultant files gender, wage discrimination suit
ST. LOUIS – A former employee of a business and technology consulting company claims it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by paying female workers less than male workers.
BlueLine Rental alleges former Scott City branch manager violated agreement by working for competitor
CAPE GIRARDEAU – A company that provides heavy industrial and construction equipment rentals is suing a former branch manager alleging she breached contract by leaving to work for a competitor and encouraging other employees to do the same.
Allergan, Apollo Endosurgery say plaintiffs 'grafted' claims to thwart diversity in LAP-BAND case
ST. LOUIS – Defendants Allergan USA Inc. and Apollo Endosurgery US Inc. have filed to remove a medical malpractice and medical device products liability case to federal court.