Missouri Civil Justice Reform Coalition
Recent News About Missouri Civil Justice Reform Coalition
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Proponents of venue reform say out-of-state claimants have 'gamed' St. Louis city courts
JEFFERSON CITY – Speaking for the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers in opposing a bill that would tighten jurisdiction over civil suits, injury attorney Brett Emison argued that cities produce better trials because jurors have time and resources to sit for weeks, whereas jury prospects in rural counties have to get their crops in. -
Missouri lawmakers seek to limit out-of-state plaintiffs suing in St. Louis where huge verdicts have resulted
Legislation aimed at joinder of suits