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Sep 1, 2023

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.

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Jul 21, 2023

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.

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Jul 17, 2023

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.

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Jul 11, 2023

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.

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Jul 10, 2023

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.

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Jun 12, 2023

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.

Apr 20, 2023

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.

Apr 13, 2023

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.

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Apr 10, 2023

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.

Mar 21, 2023

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.

Feb 6, 2023

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.

Feb 2, 2023

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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