News from May 2020
St. Louis federal judge dismisses woman's case against two insurance companies
St. Louis federal judge dismisses woman's case against two insurance companies
St. Louis federal judge maintains jurisdiction over trademark dispute between two "Pippin" companies in Festus
St. Louis federal judge maintains jurisdiction over trademark dispute between two "Pippin" companies in Festus
Case activity for LVNV Funding LLC vs Latasha Vannorman on May 5
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by LVNV Funding LLC against Latasha Vannorman on May 5.
Case activity for The Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District vs T M & M Properties LLC on May 5
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by The Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District against T M & M Properties LLC on May 5.
Appeals court considers arguments over multi-billion dollar verdict in J&J talc case
Arguments over whether a vedict and $4.69 billion award against Johnson & Johnson over claims its talc-based powder caused ovarian cancer were heard by a Missouri Appeals Court.
Court hears legal argument over claims city, county unlawfully continuing shut down
Two businesses have filed suit against officials from St. Louis County and city officials over claims the local authorities do not have the authority to order the continuing shuttering of their premises.
St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court: Actions Taken on April 27
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activity on April 27 in the suits below:
April 27: St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court on April 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Medical implant defect claim case continues without negligence count
ST. LOUIS – A federal judge dismissed a gross negligence count, but denied the rest of Boston Scientific Corp.’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit against it over a medical implant.
Judge won't dismiss scooter user's personal injury suit over punitive damages
ST. LOUIS — A federal judge refused to dismiss a scooter user’s personal injury lawsuit against utility companies.
Associated Industries supports Parson's reopening plan
ST. LOUIS — The Associated Industries of Missouri (AIMO) agrees with Gov. Mike Parson's reopening plan for the state.
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Thompson Coburn remembers Phil Rightler
It is with sadness that Thompson Coburn recognizes the passing of our former Chief Information Officer Phil Rightler, who died April 21 at age 69.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI: U.S. Attorneys Say Strike Force Combats Drugs, Violence in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
A new St. Louis Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Gateway Strike Force is combatting drug traffickers and violent criminals on both sides of the Mississippi River, Adam Cohen of the DOJ OCDETF Executive Office, U.S. Attorney Steve Weinhoeft in the Southern District of Illinois (SDIL), and U.S. Attorney Jeff Jensen in the Eastern District of Missouri (EDMO) announce
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Thompson Coburn client Eightfold.ai launches Talent Exchange to help workers find jobs during COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to impact the U.S. jobs market, two parallel situations have appeared: millions have lost their jobs or have been furloughed, while delivery companies, large retailers, food producers and the like have a huge demand for new employees.
Legislators urged to pass use tax on online sales, warning cities face dire financial problems
Municipalities are warning of a dire financial situation following the COVID-19 outbreak because of the Missouri legislature's failure to introduce a statewide e-commerce use tax on online sales.
More than 100,000 small business loans approved, $14 billion total under paycheck program
More than 100,000 loans totally $15 billion were approved for small businesses in Missouri under a program aimed at helping them survive the COVID-19 financial disaster.
Case activity for Anthony Pascale vs Monsanto Company on May 1
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anthony Pascale against Monsanto Company on May 1.
Case activity for Jacqueline Mapes vs Monsanto Company on May 1
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jacqueline Mapes and Wendy Reinhardt against Monsanto Company on May 1.
Case activity for Naomi S. Staker vs Bayer Ag on April 30
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Naomi S. Staker against Bayer Ag, Bayer Corporation, Monsanto, Osborn & Barr Communications and Osborn and Barr Holdings on April 30.
Case activity for Clifford Everett Parks vs Monsanto Company on May 1
The St. Louis 22nd Judicial Circuit Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Clifford Everett Parks and Doris Parks against Monsanto Company on May 1.