Month: October 2019

More Missouri Ride the Duck Employees Charged with Negligence

Do you remember the case involving the duck boat rides in Springfield, Missouri? Seventeen people died as a result of that incident, but the case is not over yet. A Grand Jury has indicted two more people for their alleged misconduct and negligence.  The Superceding Indictment The superceding indictment replaced the original one to include additional […]

Written by on October 31, 2019

Missouri Legislators Try to Limit Out-of-State Liability Cases

Several expensive verdicts have been won in St. Louis, but that might be changing soon. A bill has been introduced into the Missouri legislature that could make it harder for residents of other states to file claims. This bill puts restrictions on the joinder process, which is a term that most people aren't too familiar with. […]

Written by on October 28, 2019

Family of Man Killed in Auto Accident with Celebrity Settles Case for $2.5 Million

Wrongful death lawsuits can result in decent settlements for the victims' families. But even more money may be paid out when the person to blame for the accident is a celebrity. You may remember a crash that took place in 2017 that involved Chris Soules from The Bachelor. The family recently won a settlement of […]

Written by on October 24, 2019

Product Liability Lawsuit on Earplugs Proceeds in Missouri

Defective products can cause a lot of harm. When most companies learn about a problem with their product, there's a recall and the situation is rectified. But that's not what happened when a company sold earplugs to the United States military, even after they knew they were defective.  Defective Earplugs Led to Injury and Legal Action […]

Written by on October 22, 2019

Boating Accident Lawsuit Involving Seven People Ends with a Large Settlement

Summer time is prime time for warm weather accidents. Boating accidents are really quite common this time of year, and when they happen the victims are right to pursue legal action. One boating accident in particular resulted in the victims receiving a six-figure settlement.  The Investigation The incident occurred on the Lake of the Ozarks, and […]

Written by on October 17, 2019

Missouri Legislation Would Limit Insurance Carriers’ Liability Settlements

Every year, millions of dollars are paid out by insurance companies after car accidents. But a new piece of legislation in Missouri might be changing how much victims are owed after having been in an accident. It raises a lot of questions, and there are many who think that it doesn't give consumers or victims […]

Written by on October 10, 2019

“Creative Lawyering” Leads to Surprising Settlement in Car Accident

Car accident lawsuits are rarely cut and dry. The victim has the responsibility to prove that the other driver was at fault, and there are many other variables to consider. These cases can take a lot of time and attention, but when additional factors come into play, it may be even harder to get a […]

Written by on October 3, 2019

Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Impacts Talcum Powder Litigation

Most people are aware of the multiple lawsuits that Johnson & Johnson is facing. The claim is that their talcum powder led many women to develop cancer, and those women are looking for justice. A lot of them will be disappointed to learn that they might not get it.  Missouri Supreme Court Ruling in Johnon […]

Written by on October 1, 2019