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Settlement in workplace accident reached through mediation prior to trial
A Bates County man secured a $1M settlement in a Kansas City premises liability case after suffering a traumatic brain injury at a warehouse.
Deadly intersection in Johnson County cited in deaths, resulting in arbitration awards
In a pair of wrongful death lawsuits involving fatal motor vehicle collisions, an arbitration panel recently awarded more than $4M in damages to the plaintiffs, before adjustments.
Construction worker injured at mini golf site settles personal injury suit
A contractor injured in a 2022 construction site accident at a St. Louis County miniature golf course has settled a personal injury lawsuit against a Texas contractor for $750,000.
Jury sides with defense in med mal case that resulted in death
A Jackson County jury sided with a Kansas City surgery center in a medical malpractice case over a patient’s 2023 death following bowel surgery.
Pair injured in collision on interstate settle with other driver
Two people injured in a Crawford County I-44 two-car collision reached a $1.1M settlement in a personal injury lawsuit against the other driver.
Teen workers settle with Branson performer in sexual misconduct suit
A Branson illusionist and his employers have agreed to pay a total of $5M to two teen workers who alleged that the performer “systematically groomed” the women while minors to engage in inappropriate sexual contact.
Pair injured in U-turn accident settles with other driver and his employer
Two St. Louis crash victims secured a $3.7M personal injury settlement after a U-turn collision caused neck and head injuries requiring surgery.
Driver who suffered traumatic brain injury in accident reaches settlement
A Springfield man who suffered a traumatic brain injury after a two-car collision in 2022 has settled a personal injury suit against the other driver for $1.25 million.
Long-running business dispute results in verdict for plaintiff
A Jackson County jury awards $3.8M to RM Mechanical in a 5-year-old dispute over a North Dakota hospital project contract that was moved to Missouri.
Pedestrian injured in parking lot settles for $3M on first day of trial
A Jefferson County jury trial ended early when a 61-year-old pedestrian struck by a car in a Quik Trik parking lot settled his personal injury lawsuit against the driver’s employer for $3M on the trial’s first day.
Golf cart injury leads to jury award for golfer and spouse
A St. Louis County jury has awarded $3 million to a 73-year-old Kirkwood man and his spouse after his leg was pinned between two golf carts following a 2021 accident at Greenbriar Hills Country Club.
Medical provider settles wrongful death for $50M
The family of an Illinois man with special needs who died after a respiratory equipment failure has settled a wrongful death lawsuit against a national medical equipment provider for $50 million.
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