News from 2018
CBS, others named in asbestos injury suit by couple
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges exposure to asbestos beginning in the 1960s caused him to develop lung cancer.
GL Group alleged to have terminated woman in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment
ST. LOUIS – A woman has filed suit against her former employer over allegations it retaliated against her for reporting sexual harassment.
Law aims to protect gas stations from going out of business in price wars, attorney says
A St. Louis gas station operator may be forced to pay $5.6 million after it allegedly forced the longtime owner of a competing gas station to go out of business, a posting on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch website said.
Judge denies summary judgment for plaintiffs in wage class action against Steak N Shake
U.S. District Judge John A. Ross has denied partial summary judgment sought by a plaintiff class in a wage lawsuit against Steak N Shake.
First lawsuit settled following fatal boating incident; attorney says quick settlement is no surprise
The owner of the boat involved a fatal boat sinking in Branson in July has settled a lawsuit with the victims' family.
Insured motorist files suit against Allstate Insurance over underinsured motorist claim
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis woman alleges her insurer has failed and refused to pay her claim for underinsured motorist coverage.
Father files wrongful death suit against minivan driver over fatal motorcycle collision in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – The father of a man killed in a motorcycle collision is suing the other party allegedly involved in the collision.
Damages sought from Landstar, driver over I-64 collision
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri couple are seeking damages from a tractor-trailer driver and his employer over a collision on Interstate 64.
Husband and wife name Albany International, others in asbestos injury suit
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges his exposure to asbestos at various locations in South Carolina and other states caused him to develop lung cancer.
Driver seeks more than $25,000 over St. Louis auto accident
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges he was injured in a St. Louis collision when another motorist turned directly into his vehicle.
Driver alleges head, neck were injured in St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A driver is seeking damages over a collision in St. Louis.
Judge grants summary judgment in injured worker's suit against industrial equipment manufacturers
U.S. District Judge Ronnie White issued a mixed ruling in an injured man's workplace lawsuit against manufacturers of a set of industrial equipment that crushed his fingers.
Eighth Circuit affirms class certification for Missouri inmates over Hepatitis C treatment
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed class certification for Missouri Department of Corrections inmates who claim they were given inadequate medical screening and care for chronic Hepatitis C (HCV) viral infections.
Jurors clear Crossfit in injured lawyer's lawsuit
Nathan Leming wants the world to know that his client, CrossFit Inc., takes the words and substance of its motto quite seriously.
Electric company comes under scrutiny for allegedly overcharging customers; attorney says privatization may be to blame
A St. Louis electric company is facing a legal battle after it allegedly overcharged thousands of clients.
Driver allegedly violated red light in St. Louis collision
ST. LOUIS – A Belleville, Illinois man is alleged to have violated a red traffic signal and caused a collision in St. Louis.
More than $25,000 sought from three individuals from driver over St. Louis auto accident
ST. LOUIS – Three individuals are seeking damages from a driver over injuries allegedly sustained in an auto accident.
Missouri woman sues State Farm over allegations of vexatious refusal to pay
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri woman alleges her insurer refused to pay the amounts due and owing under the terms of her policy.
Wunderlich Fibre Box Manufacturing alleges Highland Supply failed to pay outstanding amount
ST. LOUIS – A consumer product and industrial packaging supplier alleges an Illinois company owes more than $80,000.
ACLU lawsuit claims St. Louis violated protester's rights during women's march
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri branch of the ACLU said it recently filed a lawsuit claiming the city of St. Louis violated the First Amendment rights of a protester who was arrested during the 2017 Women's March.