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Batting cage facility cleared in abuse claims against coaches
A St. Louis County jury found that a batting cage center in Ellisville was not liable for the alleged abuse of a teenage softball player whose team practiced at the facility.
Crash on icy curve yields settlement for injured passenger
A woman who suffered severe injuries in a head-on collision on an icy southern Missouri highway recovered more than $1.5 million in a series of pre-suit settlements, according to her attorney.
Injured man recovers for neck injury on way to work
A man injured in a seemingly work-related accident kept his case out of the workers’ compensation system and reached a $1 million settlement, according to his attorney.
Kansas jury sides with doctor on man’s hypoxia claim
Following a two-and-a-half-week trial, a suburban Kansas City jury sided with KU Medical Center in a Florida man’s lawsuit over complications from a 2019 endoscopy that the plaintiff alleged led to cognitive impairment caused by hypoxia lasting several minutes.
Settlement reached for woman killed by speeding teen
A $1.17 million settlement will compensate the parents of a 20-year-old woman who died in a collision with a 14-year-old boy driving illegally.
Cole County jury awards $1.56 billion in Roundup case headed for appeal
Bayer must pay a combined $1.56 billion to three individuals who claimed their cancer was caused by the weed killer Roundup, a Missouri jury decided.
Jury gives massive award after fleeing suspect causes fatal crash
A St. Charles County jury awarded $75 million to the mother and father of a young man who died as the result of a police chase.
Jury finds against rec area where teen drowned
The family of a teenager who drowned while diving off a cliff at a recreational area will collect more than $3.9 million.
Judge finds U.S. liable for teen’s death in crash with postal van
The mother of a Kansas City teen fatally struck by a U.S. Postal Service van won a judgment of more than $2.9 million against the federal government.
Sprinkler company cleared of causing building’s burst pipe
A St. Louis County jury found a sprinkler company not liable for flooding that damaged an apartment complex.
Jury finds for pharmacist fired during pandemic
A Jackson County jury awarded more than $2.8 million to an Iranian man who alleged he was terminated from Sam's Club for skipping a COVID screening.
Broken wrist claim settled through multiple policies
A woman who suffered a fractured wrist in a May 12, 2022, accident settled three claims for a total of $160,000, according to her attorney.
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