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Judge approves $55M settlement with robotic milker-maker
A federal judge has given final approval to a $55 million class-action settlement with a company alleged to have sold faulty robotic milking machines.
City owes twice as much to real estate company for six acres
The City of Brentwood owes nearly $1.5 million more for its acquisition of six acres through eminent domain after a St. Louis County jury verdict in favor of a real estate company.
Family of man who died from asbestos exposure wins $3.8M Philadelphia verdict
A Philadelphia jury awarded a woman and her family represented by Simmons Hanly Conroy $3.8M in its verdict for her husband’s wrongful death. The jury decided his employer knowingly let workers handle asbestos-laced bags of talc without warning or protection.
Jury rejects liability for grille guard in fatal crash
A Cass County jury found that a Texas company wasn’t responsible for the death of a woman whose car was struck by a pickup truck equipped with a heavy-duty grille guard.
Kansas county pays for man’s wrongful conviction
A county government in Kansas agreed to pay $12.5 million to Lamonte McIntyre, who claimed police framed him for a 1994 double homicide. He spent 23 years in jail before his release.
State settles after fatal crash at malfunctioning traffic light
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission agreed to pay approximately $437,000 after a motorcyclist was struck and killed at an allegedly faulty stop light near Kansas City.
Wife of hairdresser prevails on mesothelioma claim
The spouse of a deceased hairdresser sickened by asbestos will receive more than $940,000 for her late husband’s illness.
Woman prevails at trial after injury in dog attack
The victim of a dog attack won a $66,000 award from a Pettis County jury after a trial that focused on the extent of the woman’s damages.
Jurors assign no fault after man trips on store’s sidewalk
A man who stumbled at a Hy-Vee store will not collect any damages in the matter.
Injured teen settles after collision with back of truck
A teen driver who suffered severe injuries when he collided with a truck successfully secured a policy limits settlement of $1 million, according to his attorney.
Mother of baby injured at birth settles for $9M with doctor
A child injured at birth and his mother received a $9 million settlement from the doctor involved in the delivery, according to their attorney.
Jury says body armor not liable for shot that paralyzed officer
A St. Louis County jury decided that a body armor manufacturer will not pay $34 million for a City of Florissant police officer’s paralysis after he was shot on duty while wearing its armored vest.
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