News from February 2019
Hunter Construction Services alleges it is owed more than $75,000 for work on Drunken Fish Cutlery building
ST. LOUIS – A general contractor alleges it is owed more than $75,000 for work performed on a St. Louis property.
Cyclist alleges driver failed to keep careful lookout in Forest Park collision
ST. LOUIS – A cyclist alleges he was thrown 15 to 20 feet off of his bicycle when a driver struck him in Forest Park.
Vehicle passenger alleges she was injured when cab driver violated light at St. Louis intersection
ST. LOUIS – A motor vehicle passenger alleges a cab driver violated a red light before striking the vehicle in which she was riding.
The Pearl Tree Inn by Drury customer alleges she was injured in fall in bathtub
ST. LOUIS – An Indiana woman alleges she was injured at a St. Louis hotel because of a slick surface in the bathtub/shower unit
St. Louis couple alleges dog from neighboring property bit wife's neck
ST. LOUIS – Damages are sought by the residents of a Louisiana Avenue, St. Louis couple over allegations the wife was attacked by a dog from a neighboring property.
Kansas City photographer sues real estate company over use of 'Plaza Lights' picture
A Kansas City photographer who took a famous "Plaza Lights" photo is suing a real estate firm alleging it used the picture without permission.
Kansas woman sues Missouri clinic for medical negligence over shoulder surgery
A Kansas woman who underwent a shoulder surgery at a Missouri clinic is suing the medical group and the doctor alleging they acted negligently.
Judge finds in favor of BCBSKC insurer in coverage dispute over mental health treatment
U.S. District Judge Ortrie D. Smith has granted summary judgment to Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas City in a dispute over reimbursement for mental health treatment.
Attorney Brian Cummings brings compassion to personal injury cases
Nashville attorney Brian Cummings dedicates his life's work to helping people who are injured or those who have lost someone due to the negligence of others.
Court grants plaintiffs leave to amend complaint against Walmart over glucosamine supplements
ST. LOUIS – A federal court has granted the plaintiffs a leave to amend their complaint in a suit against Walmart over an allegedly deceptive label on a glucosamine dietary supplement.
Court dismisses claims against PTI Union in mesothelioma case
ST. LOUIS – A federal court has granted one defendant's motion to dismiss a woman's suit over allegations that the use of talc products caused her malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.
Court grants motion to remand, denies motion to dismiss insurance breach of contract
An employee of a healthcare company who sued her employer and health insurance provider over a breach of contract has obtained a victory in court.
Associated Industries of Missouri president: Supreme Court 'got it right' on talc ruling
ST. LOUIS – A recent Missouri Supreme Court decision on talc-related lawsuits could help reduced the liability that Johnson & Johnson faces over claims that the company's talc products may lead to cancer.
8th Circuit affirms ruling in police officer's favor in Buzz Beach Ball concert injury case
ST. LOUIS – A federal appellate court has declined to reverse a judgment in a police officer's favor in a case filed by a man who allegedly was injured at a concert in Kansas City by the officer.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF MISSOURI: U.S. Attorney's Office Collects $13,722,965.04 in Civil and Criminal Actions for U.S. Taxpayers in Fiscal Year 2018
U.S. Attorney Jeff Jensen announced today that the Eastern District of Missouri collected $13,722,965.04 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2018.
SWANSON MARTIN & BELL LLP: Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors BAMSL Judicial Retirement Dinner
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP is a bronze sponsor of the 5th Annual Judicial Retirement Dinner hosted by the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) Trial Section on March 21, 2019.
THOMPSON COBURN: Led by Chair Tom Minogue, St. Louis Regional Chamber launches Regional Economic Development Alliance
The St. Louis Regional Chamber has launched an independent subsidiary focused exclusively on economic development and business recruitment in the St. Louis metropolitan area, the St. Louis Regional Economic Development Alliance.
THOMPSON COBURN: Nick Lamb named the Lexology Client Choice Award winner for litigation in Missouri
Lexology, an international legal intelligence service, has selected St. Louis partner Nick Lamb as its exclusive 2019 Client Choice Award winner for litigation in Missouri.
New bills aimed at curbing asbestos claims filed, House loses most 'effective' Republican opponent
JEFFERSON CITY – A Missouri representative who last year successfully ushered through the House a bill aimed at curtailing claims over asbestos exposure that died in the Senate is making another attempt this session.
PAULE CAMAZINE BLUMENTHAL PC: Attorney Allison Schreiber Lee Becomes Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Family Law
Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C., is very pleased to congratulate Allison Schreiber Lee on her accomplishment of being Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Family Law.