Case History
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Trial lawyers since 1986, serving in 43 states to date, and successfully trying scores of jury trials with collective verdicts and settlements in excess of $215,475,000.00.
$32,000,000 Settlement
Class action on behalf of Missouri consumers against the former St. Louis Rams for statements and omissions in connection with fans’ tickets and merchandise purchases.
$6,500,000 Verdict
Back injury caused by defective fork truck.
$4,500,000 Settlement
Wrongful death of passenger from fuel tank defect, which resulted in fire.
$23,400,000 Verdict
Defects in Ford Explorer resulting in quadriplegic
$6,200,000 Settlement
Rollover crash resulting in paraplegia due to defective roof.
$4,200,000 Settlement
Wrongful death from defects in skid steer.
$6,000,000 Settlement
Auto Accident involving a van rollover. Injuries resulted in paralysis to our client.
$4,750,000 Settlement
Defects in 15-passenger van modified for wheelchair access resulting in quadriplegia.
$4,200,000 Settlement
Defective design of ambulance patient compartment resulting in brain injury to paramedic in rollover accident.
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$2,000,000 Settlement
Dump Truck Without Backup Alarms Kills. A quarry dump truck driver was killed when a co-worker backed a dump truck over him while he was standing in the quarry awaiting the loading of his own truck. The dump truck was not equipped with audible back-up alarms.
$725,000 Settlement
Wrongful death of a passenger in a commercial 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 whose driver was intoxicated at the time of the collision. The company negligently hired or retained the driver, who had previous driving and drug convictions.
$300,000 Settlement
With Emcasco Insurance Company for homeowner’s negligent supervision of minors, who shot our minor client causing traumatic brain injury.
Confidential Settlement
Wrongful deaths and personal injuries resulting from an underride collision with a 1999 Ag-Chem Terra-Gator 8103 Agricultural Sprayer.
$1,000,000 Settlement
Underinsured motorist claim against Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company. Client was operating his commercial vehicle on Interstate 70 and was rear-ended, causing an underride collision with a tractor trailer. Amerisure paid the policy limits.
$600,000 Settlement
Drunk driver caused motor vehicle collision with our client.
$300,000 Settlement
Uninsured motorist claim against Shelter Mutual Insurance Company. Client was operating his tractor on a rural highway in Marion County, Missouri when a phantom vehicle travelled in his lane of traffic and caused him to take evasive action with his tractor.
Confidential settlement
Defective keyless ignition design in a 2011 Cadillac STS sedan resulted in the wrongful death of an elderly man from carbon monoxide poisoning. The decedent’s adult children filed a wrongful death lawsuit against General Motors, LLC, the dealership and the vehicle’s previous owner.
$2,000,000 Settlement
Wrongful death due to electrocution from overhead Kansas City Power & Light electric supply line at the decedent’s residence.
$3,600,000 Settlement:
Ski Does Not Release in Fall Resulting in Brain Damage. In the largest verdict ever obtained against the manufacturer of a water ski, our client won. This slalom ski was designed for expert water-skiers. Our client, a novice skier fell while skiing. The ski did not come off his foot during the fall, and the tail of the ski pierced his skull, resulting in significant brain injury. No warning accompanied the ski.
$300,000 Settlement
Wrongful death of a utility task vehicle passenger. Nationwide Insurance Company paid the driver’s policy limits.
$250,000 Settlement
Wrongful death resulting from a defective Caterpillar forklift’s operator sensing system, parking system and transmission systems. The decedent was injured at work while loading a tractor trailer with the forklift.
Confidential Settlement
A youth sports coach groomed and sexually abused a child player repeatedly for years. Jane Doe filed her civil lawsuit against the coach, his employers, and a facility where the lessons and abuse occurred. The lawsuit alleged that other adults in positions of trust negligently supervised Jane Doe and the coach or knew or should have known of the criminal acts that their agent was committing against Jane Doe. Several witnesses testified that the coach was widely regarded as “creepy” and openly displayed affection to young girls. The case settled after months of litigation.
Confidential settlement
Due to defective airbag, restraint and seat system and lack of crashworthiness in 1998 Toyota Camry resulting in brain injury to our client.
Confidential settlement
Defective heated seats in 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe resulting in first and second degree burns to our client. The case settled pre-suit.
Confidential settlement
Defective heated seats in 2007 Cadillac Escalade resulting in third degree burns to our client, an incomplete quadriplegic.
Confidential settlement
Wrongful death from collision with 1995 Chevrolet Lumina with defective fuel system.
Confidential settlement
Wrongful death case resulting from a flash fire involving defective chemical Virginia 10n EF and a defective Reliance gas-fired water heater.
Confidential Settlement
A youth sports coach groomed and sexually abused a minor club employee repeatedly for years. After seeing news reports, Janet Doe and her husband filed their civil lawsuit against the coach, his employers and the facility where her sports lessons and abuse occurred. The lawsuit alleged that the other adults in positions of trust negligently supervised Janet Doe and the coach and knew or should have known of the acts that their agent was committing against Janet Doe. As a result of the defendants’ acts and negligence, Janet Doe suffered from emotional distress, chronic PTSD, loss of self-esteem, loss of enjoyment of life and repressed memories, requiring substantial medical and psychological treatment and therapy.
Confidential settlement
Wrongful death and § 1983 case against the Family Court Division of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri for the actions and negligence leading to the death of a minor involving Ortho Evra birth control patches on female juvenile in custody with the state and resultant unrecognized pulmonary embolism.
Confidential Settlement
Due to defective Daisy Model 880S air rifle.
Confidential settlement
Defective suspension system and roof and lack of crashworthiness of 1995 Ford E-350 van modified with integrated modular ambulance body to be used for emergency medical services. Client was ejected during rollover incident.
Confidential settlement
Defective restraint system in 1996 Ford Ranger caused severe traumatic brain injury and facial fractures to our client.
Confidential Settlement
A physician sexually assaulted his patient during a medical examination. After seeing news reports of the physician’s arrest for his criminal acts toward other patients, the patient filed her civil lawsuit against the physician and his employer. The lawsuit alleged that the physician committed medical negligence and/or assault and battery and that the employer was negligently supervising him or was liable for the physician’s acts committed within the course and scope of his employment.
Confidential settlement
Defective Sunbeam electric blanket safety circuit resulting in personal injuries due to fire.
Confidential settlement
Defective 1995 Ford Explorer and Bridgestone tires resulting in wrongful death due to tire tread separation.
Confidential settlement
Defective vacuum brake booster, air filter system and occupant protection system and lack of crashworthiness in 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee caused wrongful death and personal injuries to the decedent’s mother.
Confidential settlement
Defective seat belt restraint system in a 2010 Toyota Rav4 resulted in internal injuries to our client from a locked seatbelt.
Confidential settlement
Defective roof and supporting structures of 2002 Ford Explorer Sport and lack of crashworthiness resulted in wrongful death by asphyxiation following vehicle rollover.
Confidential settlement
Defective roof and restraint systems and lack of crashworthiness in 2004 Ford Explorer rollover resulting in spinal cord injury and paralysis to our client.
Confidential settlement
Defective DePuy ASR hip implant implanted in 2007. Our client suffered intense pain, bone loss and required revision surgery.
Confidential settlement
Defective Kenmore propane grill exploded and caused severe burns to our client.
Confidential settlement
Defective heated seat in a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro caused third degree burns to our client, a paraplegic.
Confidential settlement
Defective heated seat in a 2005 Cadillac STS caused third degree burns to our client, a quadriplegic.
Confidential settlement
Defective passenger airbag system in a 2010 Ford Focus failed to deploy during a crash causing severe and permanent hearing loss and injuries to our client’s face, jaw, head, teeth, neck, shoulder, and liver.
Confidential settlement
Negligence of local car dealer Jackson Automotive KC d/b/a Autostart in failure to repair and/or failure to warn of dangers associated with front wheel, suspension or braking system in a 2008 Dodge Caliber. Our client suffered severe brain injuries while riding as a passenger in the vehicle.
Confidential settlement
Defective fuel tank design, restraint systems, and occupant protection systems in 1995 Chevrolet Tracker resulting in fire causing wrongful death of driver and severe injuries to his passenger son.
Confidential settlement
Defective roof and supporting structures and lack of crashworthiness in Dodge Ram B350 van caused spinal cord injury resulting in paraplegia.
Confidential settlement
Defective heated seat in a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado caused severe burns to our client, a paraplegic.
Confidential settlement
Defective driver airbag system in a 1997 Saturn SL failed to deploy during a crash causing severe injuries to our client.
Confidential settlement
Defective seat belt system, occupant containment system, window system and lack of crashworthiness led to wrongful death of minor following ejection from 2001 Chevrolet Blazer.
Confidential settlement
Wrongful death of a truck driver following collision caused by armored truck.
Confidential settlement
Defective heated seat in a 2010 Chevrolet Suburban resulted in third degree burns to our client, a paraplegic.
Confidential settlement
Defective roof and passenger compartment and lack of crashworthiness in 1999 Ford F250 resulting in wrongful death following rollover crash.
Confidential settlement
Defective heated seat in a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban caused third degree burns to our client, a paraplegic.
Confidential settlements
Wrongful death arising from communications tower collapse.
Confidential settlement
Defective fuel system in a 1999 Ford Explorer resulting in wrongful deaths after collision with a 2004 Ford Explorer.
Confidential settlement
Defective ignition switch in a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt resulted in personal injuries.
Confidential settlement
Wrongful death following underride crash with a Ryder tractor trailer.
Confidential settlement
Defective restraint system in 2003 Chevrolet Venture and lack of crashworthiness resulted in wrongful death of minor following ejection and personal injuries to the decedent’s mother.
Confidential settlement
Defective 1999 Great Dane tractor trailer resulting in wrongful death following underride collision.
Confidential settlement
Defective General Motors ignition switch in a 2006 Chevrolet HHR.
Confidential settlement
Defective ROM Corp. safety walk ramp collapsed resulting in severe and permanent personal injuries.
Confidential settlement
Defective heated seats in a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado caused severe burns to our client, a quadriplegic.