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Welder reaches settlement after fall from platform
A welder who fell from an elevated platform while working at a manufacturing facility in St. Louis County reached an $850,000 settlement, according to his attorneys.
Settlement reached in fatal rail accident in Illinois
The family of a 35-year-old Illinois man who was fatally run over by a freight train while working at a chemical company settled a lawsuit for $2 million.
Worker hurt in stairway collapse settles with adjuster
A construction worker severely injured in the collapse of a stairwell in a fire-damaged apartment complex received the bulk of a $5 million settlement, according to his attorneys.
Grocery store not liable for stranger’s attack on customer
A grocery store is not liable for injuries a man suffered when a stranger assaulted him with an alcohol bottle, according to a St. Louis County jury.
Jury finds shopping center mostly at fault for trip on curb
A Jefferson County jury found that a shopping center bears the bulk of the liability damages for a woman who tripped over a curb.
Widow recovers from church after husband’s fall from ramp
The widow of an elderly Raytown churchgoer who died after falling off a wheelchair ramp was awarded $625,000 in damages plus interest by a Jackson County judge.
Jury finds for furniture store after woman trips on steps
A St. Louis County jury in December swiftly rejected a city resident’s premises liability suit filed after she slipped and fell outside an Ashley Home Store in Florissant nearly seven years ago.
Man injured on faulty stairway settles with apartment manager
A man injured on the stairs of his apartment building reached a $450,000 settlement, according to his attorney.
YMCA visitor’s trip-and-fall results in life-changing injuries
Ruth Williams tripped and fell on a portion of uneven sidewalk located at the entrance of the Neosho Freeman Family YMCA.
Drywaller settles after injuring spine in fall through hole in floor
A drywall installer who suffered a severe spinal injury after falling through a hole in a residential construction project obtained a $5 million settlement, according to his attorney.
Woman injured in icy parking lot settles with hotel, plow company
A woman who injured her hip when she slipped in a hotel parking lot settled her case for a total of $700,000, according to her attorney.
Man gets settlement after bag of concrete lands on arm
A customer injured by a bag of concrete at a St. Charles-area home improvement store reached a $175,000 settlement, according to his attorney.
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