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At The St. Louis Record, our mission is to shed light on the legal system in Missouri, empowering you, our readers, to engage with the public affairs that matter. We concentrate on civil cases in our courts, often overlooked by mainstream media. These torts significantly affect the lives of our state's residents, and we believe they deserve attention. Our goal is to safeguard the public's interest by providing detailed and robust coverage of St. Louis's civil justice system.

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Appellate court reverses ruling in Triumph Foods discrimination case

2 weeks ago | stlrecord.com | Kyla Asbury

ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District has reversed a decision that granted Triumph Foods summary judgment in a lawsuit brought by a former employee alleging race, national origin and disability discrimination, as well as retaliation.
Veteran sues Mercy Hospital over health privacy violations

2 weeks ago | stlrecord.com | Kyla Asbury

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County man has filed a multi-count lawsuit against Mercy Hospital St. Louis and a named employee, alleging that his confidential medical information was improperly disclosed and that the resulting consequences caused emotional distress, reputational harm and ultimately led to the breakdown of his marriage.
Appeals court upholds dismissal of medical negligence case

3 weeks ago | stlrecord.com | Kyla Asbury

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Court of Appeals Western District has upheld a trial court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of a Jefferson City-based cardiothoracic surgeon and regional hospital, ruling that the plaintiffs' medical negligence claims were barred by Missouri’s two-year statute of limitations. The appellate panel — consisting of Presiding Judge Cynthia L. Martin, Judge W. Douglas Thomson and Special Judge Joseph M.
Class action alleges Schnucks illegally charged sales tax on discounted purchases

3 weeks ago | stlrecord.com | Kyla Asbury

ST. LOUIS — Schnuck Markets is facing a class action lawsuit over claims that it has been unlawfully charging Missouri customers sales tax on the full retail price of purchases — even when those purchases were discounted using Schnucks Rewards Points.
Widow sues River City Casino owners after husband killed in police chase

3 weeks ago | stlrecord.com | Kyla Asbury

ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis County woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the owners and operators of River City Casino, alleging that their negligence led to the death of her husband during a high-speed police chase that began on casino property. According to a court petition filed in St. Louis Circuit Court, Kelly Pratt, the widow of the deceased Derek M. Pratt, is suing Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc.
Bailey files rule to protect online free speech

3 weeks ago | stlrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

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. The rule requires Big Tech platforms to allow Missouri users to choose their own content moderators rather than being forced to rely on the biased algorithms of monopolistic tech giants.
Family seeks court approval for $250,000 wrongful death settlement

3 weeks ago | stlrecord.com | Kyla Asbury

ST. LOUIS — A family has petitioned the St. Louis Circuit Court to approve a $250,000 wrongful death settlement following a 2022 automobile collision that claimed her life. The legal filing, filed April 25, outlines the agreement reached between the plaintiffs and the insurance companies representing the driver at fault, Madeline Gray, and others involved in the case. According to court documents, Juanita J.
Court upholds verdict against Hogan Prep, former teacher in student assault case

4 weeks ago | stlrecord.com | Kyla Asbury

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.
Court upholds $5.18M verdict against developers in property dispute

1 month ago | stlrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

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. The court upheld a lower court’s ruling that 718 Grand LLC, Power & Light Properties LLC and U.S. Property Inc.
Attorney sued for legal malpractice after missed deadlines cost client $550K

1 month ago | stlrecord.com | Kyla Asbury

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. In a petition filed April 28, J & M Securities LLC alleges that Matthew J. Floyd, who represented the company in a debt collection case in 2017, failed to file within the appropriate statute of limitations and neglected to assert critical defenses.