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Severe motorcycle crash nets seven-figure settlement
A St. Charles County motorcycle crash ended in a $1.5 million settlement after a rider suffered severe leg injuries requiring multiple surgeries.
New judge appointed to bench in St. Charles County
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced a new judicial appointment for the 11th circuit to replace former Judge Matthew Thornhill, who was removed from his position.
Exurb counties breaking from Missouri urban areas on reopening plans
Leaders of counties on the edge of Missouri’s two metropolitan areas are showing an increasing urge to end business shutdowns necessitated by the coronavirus, breaking with urban leaders who have […]
Jury sides with coach in girl’s softball accident
A St. Charles County jury sided with a volunteer assistant softball coach after a ball he hit struck a girl in the nose. O’Fallon, Missouri, resident Kaitlyn Kirby, then 11, […]
8th Circuit denies claim for teacher’s illicit recordings
Two years ago, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed a hefty jury verdict to stand against a Missouri county that failed to supervise an abusive officer. But on […]
State Supreme Court waits on judicially imposed death sentence
The Missouri Supreme Court has ordered a new penalty phase for a former Dent County sheriff’s deputy convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, leaving for another day whether a judge was […]
Pre-suit settlement reached in newborn’s hospital death
A 23-year-old St. Charles County mother whose newborn died soon after labor and delivery complications settled a wrongful-death claim against St. Louis-based SSM Health for $750,000. Plaintiff’s attorney Matt O’Grady […]
Arbitration vs. job debated in Supreme Court
What is a job worth? So far, the answer from Missouri courts is: not enough to enforce an arbitration contract, at least if the employee is at-will. Now a series of cases pending in the Missouri Supreme Court could test how far that principle goes.
Bicyclist collects from State Farm after SUV hits him
A 35-year-old St. Charles County man struck by an SUV while trying to ride his bicycle across Wentzville Parkway has received a $150,000 out-of-court settlement from his and the other driver’s insurer.
Fate of smoking bill rests with Ehlmann
St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann says he will wait until the last moment to announce whether he will sign or veto a bill to place a smoking-ban proposal on the ballot.
Property value falls 4.5 percent
The recent reassessment of real estate in St. Charles County determined property value countywide has declined by 4.5 percent since the last reassessment took place two years ago.
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