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Black workers can sue Harley-Davidson over claims of nooses, racist graffiti at plant
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Claims that African-American workers were subjected to nooses, Confederate flags and racist graffiti at a Harley-Davidson factory are enough to allow a hostile workplace suit to proceed even if the plaintiffs never saw such things themselves, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled.
Class actions claim Glad recycling trash bags aren't biodegradable
ORLANDO — Two class action lawsuits have been filed against The Glad Products Compay and The Clorox Company alleging misleading marketing on non-biodegradable products.
Group calls for Missouri Senate leadership resignations
ST. LOUIS — Freedom Principle MO is calling for the resignations of Missouri Senate leaders after several Freedom Caucus members were removed from their committee assignments and faced cuts in their staff salaries.
Missouri joins lawsuit against EPA over emissions standards
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri recently joined a coalition of 25 states suing the Environmental Protection Agency claiming the agency exceeded its authority by requiring state emissions compliance plans.
Americans for Prosperity releases Missouri lawmaker scorecard
ST. LOUIS — Americans for Prosperity-Missouri recently released its annual scorecard highlighting state lawmakers who the group says are "policy champions" for their work to expand liberty in the state.
Philadelphia jury hands down $2.2B verdict in third Roundup trial, the largest ever for that product
PHILADELPHIA – The manufacturers of weed killer Roundup have lost a third trial in Philadelphia and were hit with its largest-ever verdict at a whopping cost of $2.25 billion, not long after local juries handed down a $175 million verdict award to plaintiffs in the first case and a $3.5 million award in the second.
Appeals Court: Part of Missouri COVID suit against China can move forward
ST. LOUIS — The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled Missouri can move forward with at least one part of its 2020 lawsuit against China for the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Attorney's Office says alleged Ponzi scheme cost investors millions
U.S.Attorney's Office says alleged Ponzi scheme cost investors millions
Group to seek bans on electronic voting machines, personal property tax
ST. LOUIS — Members of Freedom Principle MO have set their sites on a wide array of key issues they will expect lawmakers to address during the new 2024 legislative session, including proposing a ban on electronic voting machines and the elimination of personal property tax.
Missouri AG sues Jackson County over allegedly increased property assessments
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Jackson County is facing a lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Andrew Bailey and the state Tax Commission alleging property owner assessments were illegally increased, in some cases, more than 100 percent.
Man sues because clip from movie trailer wasn't in final product
A man has sued Universal Studios because a clip from a movie trailer isn't included in the final theatrical version of the film.
Honda faces federal lawsuit over defective steering system
A couple has sued Honda, blaming a defective steering system for the man's injuries.
Goverment official accuses former allies of libel
A Michigan government official has sued former political allies, accusing them of libel and other injuries.
Russell honored to serve as chief justice for second term
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary R. Russell was elected to a second term as chief justice.
Freedom Principle MO brings medical freedom amendment to Missourians for vote in 2024
ST. LOUIS — Freedom Principle MO is taking action to protect the rights of Missourians when it comes to informed consent.
Young hopes to give Mo. residents viable third option
JOPLIN — Jared Young, a Joplin businessman, wants to give Missouri a viable third option as an Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Attorney General Bailey launches investigation into Media Matters for 'allegedly fraudulent solicitation of donations'
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his office has launched an investigation into Media Matters for America, a left-leaning media "watchdog" group, for allegedly engaging in fraudulent practices in soliciting donations.
St. Louis activist says residents deserve apology, compensation for radioactive waste contamination
ST. LOUIS — While activists work to help citizens exposed to radioactive waste that was left over from the Manhattan Project and contaminated the St. Louis area, the federal government has decided to remove provisions for compensation for victims.
St. Louis again lands on annual Judicial Hellholes list
WASHINGTON – For an eight consecutive year, St. Louis again finds itself on the annual list of Judicial Hellholes.
Female member files sexual discrimination lawsuit against IBEW Local No. 1
ST. LOUIS – A member of IBEW Local No. 1 has filed a lawsuit against the union claiming the organization failed to address and prevent sex discrimination, resulting in a hostile work environment.