U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
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Class action targets internet game addiction
JEFFERSON CITY — Several companies that create video games are being sued in a federal class action lawsuit alleging they fueled an addiction to video games with things like "micro-transactions." -
Homeservices of America to pay $250M to settle real estate commission antitrust lawsuits
Attorneys could stand to rake in more than $80 million in fees from the new deal, meaning plaintiffs' lawyers could be in line for more than $300 million in fees from multiple settlements worth more than $940 million so far, with potentially more on the way. -
Houston lawyers sued after client lays off employees, loses class action
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Legal Newsline) - A company that failed to perform mass layoffs in accordance with the law and suffered a seven-figure judgment is suing the lawyers that advised it. -
Dairy Farmers of America faces suit over alleged pollution from Missouri plant
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – The Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is facing a lawsuit over allegations its Cabool, Missouri, facility is unlawfully discharging pollutants. -
Lawsuit claims Rust-Oleum Restore products used on deck failed after less than two years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A Missouri man has filed a class action lawsuit against Rust-Oleum claiming its products are defective after his wood deck began to peel and flake less than two years after applying more than $500 worth of Rust-Oleum's Restore products. -
JUUL sued by mom over teenage son's nicotine addiction
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A Missouri woman alleges her teenage son became addicted to using JUUL e-cigarette products because JUUL makers misled and defrauded minors about the attributes and health benefits of using the product. -
Judge creates 16 classes for lawsuits against Dollar General over its motor oil
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A class certification request in a lawsuit against Dollar General over the labeling of motor oil was granted in part and denied in part in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri in the Western Division on March 21. -
Lawsuit alleges texts from Americans for Prosperity were unlawful and used to 'spread political ideology'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A Missouri man alleges nonprofit Americans for Prosperity sent unlawful text messages to "spread its political ideology" and has filed a suit in federal court. -
Missouri law firm seeks to void $75,000 in fees for Indiana attorney
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A Missouri law firm is seeking to void a total of $75,000 in fees regarding one of the attorneys who worked on a case of a man who passed away after receiving allegedly contaminated medication. -
EEOC alleges Kansas City wedding venue owner fired witness to race discrimination claim
ANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A federal agency alleges a Kansas City wedding event venue owner fired an employee for substantiating a fellow worker's claim of race discrimination in violation of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. -
Plaintiffs pursue certification for class action against Dollar General over allegedly obsolete motor oil
KANSAS CITY. Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A group of consumers is seeking certification for a class action lawsuit against retailer Dollar General over allegations it sold obsolete motor oil that is not suitable for modern automobiles. -
Adding more plaintiffs a ruse to 'shore up holes' in class action, maker of Mike & Ikes says
Just Born, Inc., maker of Mike & Ike candies, has filed a motion to oppose a man’s request to add more class members to his lawsuit alleging the candies have illegal slack fill, claiming the company will be prejudiced by the amendment made one week before his class action deadline. -
Sig Sauer alleged to have designed pistol without disconnector safety feature
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – Two consumers claim they would not have purchased a particular model of pistol or paid less for it had the alleged defective nature of the firearm been disclosed to them. -
Bass Pro Outdoor World alleged to have failed to stock sufficient quantities of rod/reel combo during sale
KANSAS CITY (Legal Newsline) – Two consumers allege one of the nation's largest retailers of fishing products failed to stock its stores with adequate quantities of a rod and reel combo on sale during an event. -
Environmental claims represented on Cameron's Coffee and Distribution pods overstated, consumer claims
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A consumer alleges that the environmental benefits of a brand of coffee pods are overstated. -
Employee alleges Haldez Brake Products Corp. terminated job because of consumer report
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – A Kansas City man alleges his employer terminated him because of information in his consumer report but failed to provide him with a copy of the report. -
Coca-Cola files motion of reconsideration after ruling in orange juice flavoring case
The Coca-Cola Co. has filed a motion of reconsideration after the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri court granted a motion of class certification in a lawsuit over allegedly added flavors in orange juice. -
Judge says reasonable consumer could be fooled by slack fill in Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike's
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – Candy company Just Born Inc.’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit over slack-fill techniques was denied by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Central Division on July 21. -
Slack-fill useful, maker of Hot Tamales and Mike and Ikes says in dismissal request
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – Candy manufacturer Just Born Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss a class action complaint filed against the company alleging it has violated Missouri’s Merchandising Practices Act as well as the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. -
Hershey's files motion to dismiss lawsuit over amount of Reese's Pieces, Whoppers in boxes
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) – The Hershey Co. filed a motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit that was brought against the chocolate manufacturer and distributor over alleged false advertisement and violation of the Missouri’s Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA).