Reform
Bailey files rule to protect online free speech
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced the filing of a first-in-the-nation rule under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act that targets corporate censorship and secures freedom of expression for social media users.
State Court
Court upholds verdict against Hogan Prep, former teacher in student assault case
State Court
Court upholds $5.18M verdict against developers in property dispute
KANSAS CITY — The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District has affirmed a $5.18 million judgment in favor of Racket Merchandise Company in a legal battle involving damage to its historic downtown Kansas City warehouse during the demolition of adjacent properties.
State Court
Attorney sued for legal malpractice after missed deadlines cost client $550K
ST. LOUIS — An attorney licensed in Missouri is facing a legal malpractice lawsuit filed in St. Louis Circuit Court, accused of negligence that allegedly cost his former client more than $550,000 in damages and legal fees.
Think non-citizens are barred from voting in elections in Missouri? Think again. Under current law, certain Missouri cities could change their voting laws to allow non-citizens the right to vote in local elections, for things like school boards, city councils, and even local tax referenda.
Federal Court
Woman says defective port caused injuries
A Missouri woman says a defective medical port caused her injuries.
Federal Court
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.
Federal Court
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.
Federal Court
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.
Federal Court
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.
Federal Court
Family blames canoe rental for man's death
The estate of a man has sued a resort and rental company blaming it for a fatal canoeing accident.
Federal Court
Union says BNSF Railway has violated Railway Labor Act
A union for rail workers says BNSF Railway has violated the federal Railway Labor Act.
Federal Court
Prospective employee accuses Love's Travel Stops of racial discrimination
A Black man claims he was passed over for a job with Love's Travel Stops because of his race.
Federal Court
Parents claim K.C. charter school isn't providing thorough education
Parents of a student claim a Kansas City charter school isn't providing a thorough education for their child.
'Junk science:' SF federal judge tosses expert analysis often cited to support Roundup cancer lawsuits
Northern California District Judge Vince Chhabria said "peer review" wasn't enough to persuade him to allow lawyers to use an oft-cited analysis of other studies, which the judge said was pocked by "glaring" flaws, to back their claims that a South Carolina man's lymphoma was caused by using Roundup
Bailey sues Media Matters for refusing to cooperate with investigation
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has taken decisive action against Media Matters, filing a lawsuit to compel the nonprofit to disclose documents pertaining to his investigation into alleged fraudulent activities.
Bailey accuses Florida realty company of deceptive practices
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a petition for a permanent injunction against MV Realty alleging deceptive practices.
San Diego judge slashes 90% off $332M verdict awarded to man in Roundup trial
The judge said $325 million in punitive damages was excessive, compared to the $7 million in compensatory damages the jury awarded plaintiff Mike Dennis. The judge cut punitive damages to $21 million. Monsanto still plans to appeal
Lawsuit says too many ingredients in Walmart's peaches
ST. LOUIS (Legal Newsline) - Walmart faces a class action lawsuit for including ingredients other than juice and peaches in its containers of the fruit.
Bailey declares victory for farmers, drivers with EPA E15 fuel access decision
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is celebrating what he calls “a long-awaited win” for families, farmers, and the rule of law after the Environmental Protection Agency said it will allow the sale of E15 gasoline year-round nationwide.
Missouri AG alleges Planned Parenthood aims to undermine parental rights in countersuit over abortion amendment
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a sharp rebuke to Planned Parenthood Great Plains after the organization filed a countersuit over Amendment 3, accusing the group of seeking constitutional protection for transporting minors across state lines for abortions without parental consent.
Missouri AG, Farm Bureau urge FCC to return $177M for rural broadband
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey and Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to return $177 million in defaulted broadband funding to the state.
Missouri AG pushes FCC to return broadband funds
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, alongside Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins, is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to return $177 million in defaulted funding to the state for rural broadband expansion.
Missouri AG issues cease and desist order against Planned Parenthood
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued a cease and desist order against Planned Parenthood facilities in the state, prohibiting them from performing chemical abortions without an approved complication plan.
State Supreme Court disbars attorney, suspends another
The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled in two attorney discipline cases on March 18, disbarring one and suspending another.
Citizen-only voting amendments victorious in all eight states they were on ballot
Constitutional amendments to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections passed in all eight states they appeared on the ballot.
NFIB praises measures to benefit small business advancing from Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — NFIB Missouri State Director Brad Jones is hopeful about several pro-small business measures currently before the state Legislature.
Court fight starts over whether key asbestos evidence will be gone forever
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Companies facing asbestos lawsuits are off to court to prevent the destruction of evidence they say is needed to defend themselves.
Talc lawyers fighting J&J's $9B plan get to grill lawyer holding 1,500 key votes
HOUSTON - A court-ordered deposition of a lawyer next week should produce plenty of fireworks, as he explains why 1,500 of his clients suing Johnson & Johnson changed their minds on whether to accept the company's massive settlement proposal.
Court upholds verdict against Hogan Prep, former teacher in student assault case
KANSAS CITY — The Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District has upheld a trial court's judgment awarding nearly $960,000 to a former Hogan Preparatory Academy student who alleged sexual misconduct by a teacher and sex discrimination by the school.
Missouri AG joins brief against Illinois sanctuary policies
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has joined a 23-state amicus brief in support of the federal government’s lawsuit against the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago, challenging sanctuary policies that obstruct federal immigration enforcement.
Bailey asks Congress to take action against PBMs
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s office has joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in calling on Congress to prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their affiliates from owning or operating pharmacies.
Boone County prosecutor suspended over inappropriate texts with women linked to his cases
Missouri Supreme Court suspended H Morley Swingle for three years for violating Missouri’s Rules of Professional Conduct