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Jul 30, 2025
Trial ends in $1M wrongful death settlement before defendant testifies
A $1 million settlement was reached in a wrongful death suit out of St. Louis County Circuit Court. The settlement was reached May 21 following two days of a trial overseen by Judge John Borbonus, resolving before the defendant took the stand.
Jul 22, 2025
$50M settlement reached in medical device death case
A $50 million confidential settlement was reached after the death of a man with special needs due to needed medical device replacement.
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