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Cannabis verdict puts focus on workplace safety
A St. Louis cannabis dust verdict highlights workplace safety risks, OSHA duties and respiratory hazards facing Missouri marijuana businesses.
Missouri appeals court reverses multimillion-dollar golf cart injury judgment
The Western District reverses a $6.14M golf cart injury judgment, citing insurer rights and jury trial protections under state law.
Plaintiff injured by falling limb in city park wins personal injury suit
A city of St. Louis jury has awarded more than $1M to a southern Illinois man injured in July 2021 by a falling tree limb in Tower Grove Park.
How to navigate multiple interpleaders to get the best results
Some things one attorney learned while handling a multi-defendant truck crash with multiple interpleaders.
Pedestrian wrongful death lawsuit resolves before trial
A $21 million settlement was reached in a wrongful death lawsuit after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a bus in Jackson County.
Missouri Lawyers Media’s largest verdict of 2022 reaches even larger settlement
Missouri’s largest verdict grows to $213M settlement after hotel employee sexually assaulted guest. Hyatt found liable for negligent hiring.
Plaintiff injured in rear-end crash obtains $266,000 settlement
A plaintiff who sustained injuries after being rear-ended in a motor vehicle collision was awarded a $266,000 settlement in Jackson County.
Motorcyclist obtains six-figure settlement after rear-end crash with uninsured driver
A motorcyclist secured a $125K settlement after a rear-end crash with an uninsured trailer lacking brake lights, causing severe injuries and missed work.
St. Louis woman wins $225K in dog attack lawsuit
A city of St. Louis jury has awarded $225,000 to a 64-year-old Clayton woman injured in an April 2023 dog attack in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of St. Louis.
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.
Plaintiff obtains $100,000 settlement in motor vehicle collision, despite second accident
Plaintiff secures $100K settlement after a car accident, despite complications from a second crash and conflicting ER records on knee injury.
Driver obtains $300,000 settlement after underinsured teen causes wreck
A man who was struck by a teen driver making an improper left turn out of a gas station has recovered from his injuries and settled the case for $300,000.
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