News from July 2018
J&J talc trial wraps up: Attorneys accuse each other of fake science in closing arguments
ST. LOUIS – Attorneys for both sides claimed the other fabricated science during closing remarks on July 11 after a month-long trial in a lawsuit in which 22 women allege the baby powder they used made by Johnson & Johnson gave them ovarian cancer.
Two St. Louis attorneys named as top younger talent
Two attorneys in a St. Louis law firm earned honors for being among the top younger practitioners in the country.
Defense witness calls Lanier evidence circumstantial in final week of J&J talc trial
ST. LOUIS – In the final week of trial alleging Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused 22 women to develop ovarian cancer, the defense again fought back that the disease came from other causes, while the plaintiffs’ attorney said the defendants were dodging the truth.
Lumiere Place Casino & Hotels patron alleges restroom stall door injured foot
ST. LOUIS – A casino patron alleges his foot was injured by a loose door on a restroom stall.
Man seeks damages from O'Fallon driver over I-270 crash
ST. LOUIS – A St. Clair County Illinois man alleges an O'Fallon man failed to yield and collided with his vehicle on Interstate 270.
Patient alleges Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis failed to adopt measures to prevent fall
ST. LOUIS – A Madison County, Illinois man alleges a St. Louis medical facility failed to implement measures to keep him from falling while under its care.
Driver alleged to have improperly used lanes, cause I-55 collision
ST. LOUIS – A driver alleges he was injured in a collision on Interstate 55 because of another motorist's improper lane usage.
Progressive Casualty Insurance alleges driver was negligent in St. Louis crash
ST. LOUIS – An insurance company is seeking damages from a driver over a collision in St. Louis.
Plaintiffs’ attorney says Johnson & Johnson took easy testing route in talc trial
During questioning of a witness for the defense, the attorney for 22 women suing Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for the baby powder they alleged contained asbestos and gave them ovarian cancer, portrayed a company that didn’t want to find out its talc contained asbestos and used a less stringent method of testing.
Three attorneys disciplined in separate Missouri Supreme Court orders
JEFFERSON CITY (St. Louis Record) – The Missouri Supreme Court recently handed down disciplinary actions against three attorneys; one was disbarred, another suspended and the third placed on probation.
Man alleges Bi-State bus accident caused injuries to head, neck
ST. LOUIS – A Bi-State bus passenger alleges he was injured when the bus went off of the road and into a ditch in St. Louis.
Attorney alleges he fractured knee at Sigma Aldrich campus in fall caused by slippery crosswalk
ST. LOUIS – An attorney working for Sigma Aldrich on a temporary project alleges he was injured at the Sigma Aldrich campus because of a slippery crosswalk.
Woman seeks benefits from Travelers, Standard Fire over collision with uninsured motorist
ST. LOUIS – A woman alleges her insurance company has failed to pay the full amounts of her claim for uninsured motorist benefits.
Woman alleges age, disability factors in termination from Supervan Service, Freightwatchers
ST. LOUIS – A Jefferson County woman alleges her age and disability were factors in her termination from two St. Louis companies.
Driver alleges American Family Mutual Insurance has failed to pay any amount under claim
ST. LOUIS – An insured driver is seeking damages from his insurance company and another motorist over alleged injuries sustained in a collision in St. Louis.
Patient disclosure sparks testy exchange in J&J talc trial
ST. LOUIS – A gynecological oncologist called by Johnson & Johnson disputed an allegation he was engaging in a conflict of interest in withholding information from some of the 22 women suing the company over its baby powder they claimed gave them ovarian cancer----by not telling them he was testifying against them in court.
Pro se plaintiff seeks $835,000 over alleged injuries from cochlear implant
KANSAS CITY – A pro se plaintiff is seeking $835,000 in damages against Cochlear Limited and Cochlear Americas over a hearing implant device he claims caused permanent numbness in his left ea
Woman alleges State Farm failed to pay her uninsured motorist claim
ST. LOUIS – An insured driver is seeking damages from her insurance company over its alleged failure to pay her claim.
Injured driver accuses Geico Casualty of vexatious refusal
ST. LOUIS – A woman injured in an auto accident alleges her insurer has failed to uphold its obligations under a policy.
Age discrimination suit filed against Clean Uniform by former employee
ST. LOUIS – A Joplin man alleges he was terminated from his job because of his age.