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Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in November election seek damages
Four Wisconsin voters whose ballots were not counted in the November presidential election initiated a class-action lawsuit Thursday seeking $175,000 in damages each.
In $418M settlement, Realtors agree to change practices
The National Association of Realtors has agreed to a $418 million settlement and to change its rules for setting home-sales commissions following a massive trial loss in Missouri.
Ruling clears way to settle opioid claims, protect Sacklers from suits
A federal court ruling cleared the way Tuesday for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s settlement of thousands of legal claims over the toll of opioids.
8th Circuit reinstates engine defect class action
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived a dismissed putative class-action lawsuit against General Motors over an alleged engine defect causing excess oil consumption.
CenturyLink wins appeal of underpaid taxes in Columbia and Joplin
CenturyLink’s nine-point appeal of a judgment in favor of two Missouri cities received a mostly favorable review from the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District.
Attorneys in Florida condo collapse seek about $100M in fees
Attorneys who worked to secure settlements topping $1 billion in the collapse of a beachfront Florida condominium building in which 98 people died are requesting about $100 million in fees and costs, according to a new court filing.
$56M settlement to cover cost to replace road safety devices
A Jackson County circuit judge has preliminarily approved a $56 million class-action settlement that would allow governmental agencies to recover the costs of replacing faulty safety equipment on Missouri roadways.
Class action settlement tossed after long fight over standing
A recent decision of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals obliterated a $333,600 class action settlement that a federal judge approved more than five years ago.
Court affirms $34.3M verdict against State Farm
A federal appeals court has upheld a $34.3 million jury verdict in a class action suit alleging State Farm Life Insurance Company systematically overcharged universal life insurance policyholders after ruling a policy provision outlining cost-of-insurance rates was ambiguous.
Insurers not on hook for part of $83M settlement
A federal judge has ruled that two insurers are not obligated to provide coverage for damages the Anheuser-Busch Employees’ Credit Union incurred while defending itself against a consumer class action […]
Judge approves $3.3M in fees in foster care suit
A federal judge has approved more than $3.3 million in attorneys’ fees and costs following the settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that Missouri overprescribed psychotropic drugs to children […]
Ferguson settles municipal court fees lawsuit for $1.7M
The city of Ferguson, Missouri, has agreed to a $1.7 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accused its municipal court of charging illegal court fees, attorneys involved in the […]
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