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Court strikes down Biden Administration’s "parole in place" rule
JEFFERSON CITY — In a significant legal victory, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside officials from 16 other states, successfully challenged the Biden-Harris Administration's "parole in place" (PIP) rule.
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St. Louis utility worker files discrimination suit alleging racial harassment, retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A Black utility worker for St. Louis has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging racial discrimination, workplace harassment and retaliation.
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Consumers sue Waiakea, Sam's over claims of contaminated bottled water
ST. LOUIS — Two Missouri residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against Waiakea Bottling, Waiakea Inc. and Sam’s Club, alleging that Waiakea Hawaiian Volcanic Water was contaminated and caused significant health issues.
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Former faculty union leader sues St. Louis Community College alleging retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A former faculty member and union leader at St. Louis Community College, has filed a lawsuit against the college and three senior administrators, alleging retaliation, discrimination and violations of her constitutional rights.
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Boeing employee sues over hostile work environment, retaliation
ST. LOUIS — A Boeing employee in St. Louis filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, retaliation and discrimination after allegedly enduring years of inappropriate behavior and unaddressed complaints at the company.
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Former employee sues Love's Travel Stops alleging gender discrimination, hostile work environment
KANSAS CITY — A former employee of Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores has filed a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of gender-based discrimination and creating a hostile work environment.
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Former Tyson Poultry employee files lawsuit alleging discrimination, retaliation after workplace injury
ST. LOUIS — A former employee of Tyson Poultry filed a lawsuit against the company alleging discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Missouri Human Rights Act.
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Missouri, Kansas, Idaho sue FDA over removal of abortion drug safeguards, citing health risks
JEFFERSON CITY — Three states have filed an amended complaint in a 2022 lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, accusing the agency of endangering women’s health by removing key safety protocols for abortion medications.
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St. Louis woman files discrimination lawsuit against Mercy Hospital
ST. LOUIS — A former surgical technician at Mercy Hospital-St. Louis has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
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Former employee sues St. Louis University for retaliation, discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A former janitor is suing St. Louis University after he claims he was unlawfully retaliated against during his employment.
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Loren Cook Company sues NLRB alleging unconstitutionality
SPRINGFIELD — Loren Cook Company is suing the National Labor Relations Board, alleging its constitutionality.
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Minor says Burger King employee hit him during visit
A minor seeks compensatory damages after he says he was struck by a Burger King employee at a Kansas City location of the fast-food chain.
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Woman, husband sue Nevro for faulty spinal cord stimulator
ST. LOUIS — A woman and her husband are suing Nevro Corporation alleging injuries due to a spinal cord stimulator she had implanted in her body.
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Non-binary student sues school district for discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A non-binary student is suing Harrisonville School District alleging they were discriminated against by administrative staff.
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Abbott Labs formula court ruling raises concerns about fairness
ST. LOUIS — The July decision in Abbott v. Margo Gill Laboratories raises concerns about the potential impact on the availability of products essential for the care of premature infants, and with another trial scheduled to begin soon, there are worries about Abbott's ability to remain afloat.
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Former hospital CEO sues hospital, county for retaliation, discrimination
ST. LOUIS — A woman and former employee is suing is suing Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital (PMHS) after she claims she was retaliated against.
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Express Scripts seeks injunctive relief against FTC for July report
ST. LOUIS — Express Scripts is seeking to have a July 2024 report vacated and for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to retract its statements regarding pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in a recent federal lawsuit.
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Planned Parenthood challenges Medicaid provider removal in Mo.
JEFFERSON CITY — Planned Parenthood Great Rivers – Missouri (PPGR) is challenging the Missouri Department of Social Services' (DSS) decision to terminate its enrollment as a Medicaid provider.
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Man sues Starbucks after slip-and-fall in icy parking lot
A man has filed a premises liability lawsuit against Starbucks after he was injured visiting one of the company’s stores.
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Bailey gets restraining order blocking third federal student loan scheme
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has successfully obtained a temporary restraining order to block a new student loan forgiveness plan introduced by the Biden-Harris Administration.