News from 2024
Federal lawsuit says heavy metals found in baby food
JEFFERSON CITY — A child with autism, through his grandmother, is suing Gerber and other baby food makers in a class-action federal lawsuit alleging heavy metal toxicity in baby food is causing children to suffer autism.
Missouri Supreme Court orders new election on KC Police issue
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court of Appeals ordered a new election for Kansas City on a police department fiscal note summary issue from the 2022 General Election.
Supreme Court affirms discrimination, workers' comp ruling
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court judgment, ruling that a former Johnson Controls employee was rightfully awarded workers' compensation.
Group of AGs ask appeals court to declare new EPA power plant rule unlawful
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is co-leading a group of 25 AGs asking a federal appeals court to declare a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule on power plants illegal.
Widow sues following man's death in road construction accident
A widow is blaming a company that makes road construction equipment for her husband's death.
Missouri Supreme Court affirms medical marijuana license ruling
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court denied an appeal by a medical marijuana company whose license was previously denied.
Bailey goes after K.C. mayor over illegal immigrants
KANSAS CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey authored a letter to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas regarding his encouragement of illegal aliens into the state.
Woman says she was fired after complaining of coworker sexually harassing her
A woman says she was sexually harassed by a coworker at a marijuana cultivation center.
Class action claims AT&T violated customers' privacy rights with data breach
AT&T Inc. is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging the company failed to secure and safeguard the personally identifiable information of more than 70 million customers.
West Virginia joins 21-state coalition suing ATF over gun sell rule
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office has joined a coalition of 21 states in a lawsuit opposing an ATF rule that was intended to close a loophole regarding private gun sales.
Carjacking, lost AirPods result in federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit has been filed against St. Louis County and Detective Joseph Percich, accusing them of civil rights violations and a state law Sunshine Act violation.
Woman accuses USDA of gender, race, age discrimination
A Black woman is accusing the United States Department of Agriculture of gender, race and age discrimination.
Homeservices of America to pay $250M to settle real estate commission antitrust lawsuits
Attorneys could stand to rake in more than $80 million in fees from the new deal, meaning plaintiffs' lawyers could be in line for more than $300 million in fees from multiple settlements worth more than $940 million so far, with potentially more on the way.
Better Party candidates present 25K signatures to Secretary of State
JEFFERSON CITY — Two candidates who are running in a new independent party presented the Missouri Secretary of State with 25,000 signatures from registered voters across the state last week.
Class action filed against Rawlings Financial
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against The Rawlings Company and related companies.
Woman sues after slip and fall at U.S. Post Office
A woman has filed a lawsuit after she says she was injured at a U.S. Post Office branch.
Missouri AG sues over Biden's student loan plan
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey spearheaded a legal action involving seven states against the Biden Administration's new student loan program, termed the "SAVE" Plan.
WashULaw Hosts Election Law Conference
WashULaw recently hosted its Election Law Conference at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Shook IP Partner named to Ingram’s 40 Under Forty
Ingram’s has selected Shook Partner Lauren Douville among the 2024 class of 40 Under Forty.
Thompson Coburn Releases 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Report
Thompson Coburn has released the Firm’s 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Report, which details all of our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts throughout the previous year.