News from May 2025
Father files wrongful death lawsuit against Metro Transit, security firm over son’s fatal shooting
ST. LOUIS — The father of a man fatally shot while exiting a MetroLink train at the Forest Park-DeBaliviere platform in April 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in St. Louis Circuit Court, alleging negligence and failure to provide adequate security on public transit.
Court reinstates lawsuit by SLPS Board over charter school application process
ST. LOUIS— The Missouri Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court’s decision that dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Board of Education of the City of Saint Louis ruling that it does have standing to challenge the approval of a charter school in its district.
Justice Matters commentary: Jury selection process has improved through the years
“You have been summoned for jury duty.” The mere mention of these words may cause anxiety for some individuals.
Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship Celebrates 25 Years
For 25 years, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship at UMKC has prepared students for careers in research and beyond.