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Jury selection in a wrongful death lawsuit against Ford Motor Co. brought to light the effects of Toyota recalls and government bailouts on the views of potential jurors.
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Read More »Chinese company must pay for silicon shipment
An $861,802 verdict was awarded to MEMC for a sale gone bad between the St. Peters-based wafer technology company and Chinese solar energy company Sunlight Group.
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Read More »Judge approves settlement with H&R Block for $19M
A federal judge this week formally approved a class action lawsuit worth up to $19.4 million against Kansas City-based H&R Block.
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Read More »Bank must pay sick leave to three former employees
But it was a formal discussion about health insurance, 401(k) plans, dental coverage, vacation days and sick time that prompted three women to take their former employer to court.
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Read More »Road trip case takes winding path
Right up to the point that he landed the brand-new Hyundai Elantra on its roof, Edward Hodgson was having a legendary night.
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Read More »Contracts: Fraudulent Misrepresentation – Loan Proceeds – Disbursement
Wade v. Clarion Mortgage Capital, Inc. (MLW No. 60620/Case No. WD71128 – 14 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Martin, J.) Where a daughter who signed loan documents on behalf of her elderly mother testified that her mother was ...
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Read More »Negligence: Legal Malpractice – Prejudgment Interest – Statute Of Limitations
English v. Hershewe (MLW No. 60618/Case No. SD30075 – 16 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, Bates, P.J.) (1)Where a plaintiff brought a legal malpractice action against his attorney for failing to send a prejudgment interest offer by certified ...
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Read More »North Face settles trademark lawsuit
The South Butt is still selling its parody merchandise online under a settlement with The North Face Apparel Corp., which sued for trademark infringement. The claims against Williams Pharmacy Inc., which sold South Butt merchandise, have also settled. The consent ...
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Read More »Negligence: Legal Malpractice – Collateral Litigation – Attorney’s Fees
Collier, et al. v. Manring, et al. (MLW No. 60589/Case No. WD70268 – 12 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Smart Jr., J.) Where plaintiffs sued their sister as co-trustee of their parents’ trust in a dispute over the ...
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Read More »Contracts: Unjust Enrichment – Collateral – Benefit
Howard v. Turnbull, et al. (MLW No. 60586/Case No. WD70989 – 12 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Mitchell, P.J.) Where a plaintiff pledged collateral to secure a line of credit for defendants and plaintiff sued defendants for unjust ...
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Read More »Attorneys: Attorney’s Fees – Fee-Splitting Agreement – Interpleaded Funds
Beck v. Patton (MLW No. 60584/Case No. WD71377 – 8 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, Pfeiffer, P.J.) Where an attorney claimed he was entitled to $11,111 in attorney’s fees earned in a personal injury lawsuit as the result ...
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