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Last-minute snowstorm results in settlement in sexual assault liability case
A snowstorm that left the courthouse closed and jurors unable to appear at trial led to a multi-million-dollar settlement the morning a trial was set to begin in this sexual assault liability case.
Sixth plaintiff settles suit over KC massage parlor’s string of sexual assaults
A sixth client has settled for $1M with the insurer of a troubled Kansas City spa that allowed an unlicensed masseuse to sexually assault clients for nearly two years.
Client of troubled Kansas City spa obtains settlement after chain of sexual assaults
A Kansas City spa agrees to a $1M settlement after clients allege repeated sexual assaults by an unlicensed masseuse over nearly two years.
Day spa settles for millions after massage therapist’s misconduct
A Missouri day spa will have to pay a $2.5 million settlement for a massage therapist who inappropriately touched a client during a massage.
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.
Massive award in hotel sexual assault case faces barriers on payout, trust safeguards client
A Missouri hotel assault plaintiff used a recovery trust to reduce tax impact on a punitive award, following final court affirmation of the verdict.
Alleged rape victim names Lyft, St. Louis driver in lawsuit
A woman who says she was raped by a Lyft driver in St. Louis has filed a lawsuit accusing the ride-sharing company of prioritizing profits over passenger safety. Cristen Giangarra’s […]
Alleged rape victim names Lyft, St. Louis driver in lawsuit
A woman who says she was raped by a Lyft driver in St. Louis has filed a lawsuit accusing the ride-sharing company of prioritizing profits over passenger safety. Cristen Giangarra’s […]
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