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Mar 16, 2026

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.

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Nov 17, 2025

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.

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Nov 11, 2025

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.

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Oct 27, 2025

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.

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Oct 15, 2025

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.

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Sep 18, 2025

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.

Lyft Driver Rape
Jan 24, 2020

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 […]

Lyft Driver Rape
Jan 24, 2020

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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