News from 2018
Woman alleges bricks from chimney on St. Louis Redevelopment property struck her
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis resident alleges she was injured by bricks that fell off a neighboring property and struck her.
Keypers Piano Bar guest alleges intoxicated person injured leg
ST. LOUIS – An invitee at a St. Louis establishment alleges he was injured by a third party as the person was being removed from the premises.
Widow alleges she is entitled to more benefits under Life Insurance Co. of America plan
ST. LOUIS – A Perryville widow alleges she is entitled to $114,000 for accidental death benefits under her late husband's insurance policy.
Judge stays proceedings in Liberty Mutual Insurance dispute over costs of performance bonds
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has stayed proceedings in an insurance company's pursuit of indemnification because of an ongoing state court case that seeks to resolve the same issues.
Former Hillshire Brands VP, ex-wife lose appeal to dismiss government's suit over 'sham divorce' allegation
ST. LOUIS – A couple accused by the federal government of entering into a "sham divorce" in order for the husband to avoid paying restitution in a case in which he pleaded guilty to defrauding his employer lost their motion to dismiss the case.
Angie's Transportation alleges property was destroyed in St. Louis warehouse fire
ST. LOUIS – A limited liability company is seeking damages from the owners and operators of a St. Louis warehouse after a fire destroyed the company's property.
Hance Construction alleges it is owed more than $40,000 for work
ST. LOUIS – A St. Charles County business alleges it was not paid for construction work it performed on a St. Louis property.
Slippery liquid on Bank of America Plaza steps caused fall, man alleges
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges he was injured while walking on the steps of a St. Louis building because of a slippery liquid.
Judge awards costs to title insurer after appeals court vacates $6 million verdict in failed condo project
CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh recently entered judgment in favor of Fidelity National Title Insurance in a dispute involving a failed $21-million condominium project.
Judge dismisses class action against Mercy Health over pension plan
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Catherine Perry recently dismissed a putative class action against Mercy Health brought by retirees who claim the pension fund has been underfunded in violation of the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Surviving spouse alleges asbestos products manufacturers failed to warn of danger
ST. LOUIS – The widow of a man who died of lung cancer alleges the cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos during his life.
Asbestos exposure in Alabama caused lung cancer, man alleges
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges exposure to asbestos in Alabama caused him to develop lung cancer.
Sister, father file wrongful death suit against Barnes-Jewish Hospital over man's death
ST. LOUIS – The sister and father of a man who died as a result of injuries from falling in his hospital room are seeking damages from nurses and the medical facilities.
Surviving heirs file negligence suit against Armstrong Pumps, others over asbestos allegations
ST. LOUIS – The heirs of a man who died of mesothelioma allege that asbestos exposure caused the disease.
Man who fell between MetroLink train and platform alleges negligence was a factor
ST. LOUIS – A man who was injured after falling while exiting a MetroLink train alleges negligence was a factor in the event.
Surviving spouse files wrongful death suit against Autozone, others over alleged asbestos exposure
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges his late wife's lung cancer was caused by exposure to asbestos during her life.
YMCA guest alleges he needed surgery after locker room fall
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis YMCA invitee alleges he ruptured his Achilles tendon in a fall in the locker room caused by liquid on the floor.
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Stephen Limbaugh, Sr. Earns Spirit of Justice Award
Armstrong Teasdale issued the following announcement on Sept. 5.Senior Counsel Stephen Limbaugh Sr. has been recognized with a 2018 Spirit of Justice Award from the St. Louis Bar Foundation.
HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP- MISSOURI: Husch Blackwell Places 10 Attorneys in 2018 IFLR 1000 United States
The IFLR 1000, a directory of leading transactional lawyers, has ranked 10 Husch Blackwell attorneys in its new IFLR 1000 United States edition.
Complaints resolved for alleged violations under the Individuals with Disabilities Act
The Administrative Hearing Commission of the State of Missouri filed a stipulation on Aug. 30 that resolved two due process complaints for alleged violations under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA).