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Designers, builder of demolished UMKC dorm settle suit
In two settlements, the designers and builders of a University of Missouri-Kansas City apartment building that was demolished in 2020 because of water and mold damage agreed to settle a suit brought by the University of Missouri.
Federal court holds uninsured policy limited to $1 million
A federal appeals court has reversed a lower-court ruling finding $3 million in uninsured-motorist coverage for the family of a woman who, along with her son, was killed in a car crash.
Stockley protest claims to proceed against St. Louis police
A documentary filmmaker who alleged St. Louis police beat him while covering a protest will be able to take his claims to trial following a federal appeals court ruling.
Byrn to retire from Jackson County Circuit Court
After nearly 13 years on the bench in Jackson County, Judge David M. Byrn is set to retire on July 28.
Video hearing for juvenile to be heard in Supreme Court
A second case challenging the constitutionality of the use of videoconferencing software during court proceedings is on its way to the Missouri Supreme Court.
Conduct, not speech: Appeals court rules against Women’s March attendee ordered off St. Louis street
A federal appeals court has reversed a lower-court ruling that a St. Louis ordinance against obstructing traffic is unconstitutional after holding that its primary aim is to regulate conduct, not speech.
Verizon receipt not enough to compel arbitration
The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District ruled June 29 that a Verizon customer’s 2015 receipt referencing settling disputes by arbitration is unenforceable because it exceeds the scope of what reasonable parties would expect in entering an agreement.
Ex-Steak ‘n Shake worker liable for viral Facebook post
A federal jury in St. Louis has found a former Steak ‘n Shake worker liable for defamation for her viral Facebook post alleging that a local store sold burgers with live worms in them.
Court declines to broaden grandparent visitation rights
A Missouri appeals court has declined to grant a grandmother visitation rights after ruling that state law does not give her the opportunity to seek them outside of the context of a dissolution proceeding.
Al Jazeera journalists settle tear-gas suit
Three Al Jazeera America journalists who were tear-gassed while covering the 2014 protests in Ferguson settled their federal suit against a St. Charles County law enforcement officer for $280,000, according to their attorney.
Court rules attorney-review fees not permissible
Public governmental bodies in Missouri are not permitted to charge Sunshine Law requesters for the time attorneys spend reviewing the request, a unanimous Missouri Supreme Court ruled June 29.
Newton to retire from Western District
After serving more than 21 years on the Missouri Court of Appeals Western District, Judge Thomas H. Newton will retire from the court on July 6.
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- Cole County prosecutor loses third Sunshine Law appeal
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