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News published on St. Louis Record in February 2019

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News from February 2019


Trial lawyer: Design flaw makes e-cigarettes dangerous

By St. Louis Record Submission |
Though e-cigarettes are being marketed as a safer alternative to tobacco smoking, design flaws in the products can cause severe injuries or even kill their users, an attorney representing several plaintiffs in personal-injury cases said.

Allstate alleged to have breached underinsured motorist policy by only offering $80,500

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
ST. LOUIS – A Lincoln County woman alleges her insurer has failed to pay her underinsured motorist coverage per the terms of her policy.

Former Carondelet Leadership Academy employee alleges false statements cost her job offer

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
ST. LOUIS – A former instructional coach for a St. Louis charter school alleges comments by the school's executive director caused her to lose a job offer.

J&J says talc lawyers are playing the 'race card' in latest try at giant verdict

By John Sammon |
Opening arguments began Monday in the lawsuit launched by a man claiming that asbestos-tainted baby powder made by Johnson & Johnson caused him to develop mesothelioma.

Pedestrian seeks more than $25,000 from driver over St. Louis collision

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
ST. LOUIS – A pedestrian alleges a driver failed to keep a careful lookout before striking him at a St. Louis intersection.

Motorist alleges Shelter General Insurance refused to pay him benefits

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
ST. LOUIS – A motorist alleges an insurance company has failed to pay him benefits he is entitled to over a collision with an uninsured driver.

Trial lawyers are paying millions to a handful of experts necessary to push their talc cases

By Dan Fisher |
A small group of highly paid experts, one of whom recently testified his firm has made $30 million offering mostly pro-plaintiff testimony, are the key ingredient for more than 10,000 lawsuits claiming talcum powder is laced with deadly asbestos, forming the tip of an inverted pyramid upon which the rest of the cases depend.

Tenant of St. Louis unit alleges landlord failed to replace carpet that caused fall

By Lhalie Castillo |
ST. LOUIS – A tenant of a St. Louis unit alleges deteriorated carpet on the stairs leading to his unit caused him to slip and fall.

Motorist struck by vehicle pursued by St. Louis police officers files suit against city

By Lhalie Castillo |
ST. LOUIS – A motorist is seeking damages from the city of St. Louis and two of its police officers over a collision that occurred in 2017 while the officers were in pursuit of a vehicle.

Man who fell at property alleges Grandview Tower, others failed to clear ice on walkway

By Lhalie Castillo |
ST. LOUIS – A man alleges he injured his ankle, leg and foot in a fall on a patch of ice at a St. Louis property.

O'Fallon man allegedly failed to keep proper lookout in St. Louis auto accident

By Angelica Saylo Pilo |
ST. LOUIS – Two individuals are seeking damages from an O'Fallon, Illinois man over a collision at a St. Louis intersection.

BRYAN CAVE: Fields Named to National List of 2019 Influencers

By Press release submission |
Wesley Fields is among a select group of executives named to the Business Journals’ “Influencers: People We're Watching in 2019” list. The list spotlights 100 businesspeople nationwide seen as poised to make headlines this year.

BLITZ BARDGETT & DEUTSCH LLC: BB&D Welcomes Brett Sayers

By Press release submission |
.Brett Sayers has joined the firm’s St. Louis office as an associate, providing advice to businesses and individuals in a variety of transactional and estate planning matters.

ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: Timothy Graham Joins Armstrong Teasdale in St. Louis

By Press release submission |
Timothy A. Graham has joined Armstrong Teasdale's St. Louis office as of counsel. With more than 30 years of experience, Graham concentrates his legal practice in the areas of asbestos, toxic tort and civil litigation.

ARMSTRONG TEASDALE: David W. Braswell Elected Managing Partner of Armstrong Teasdale

By Press release submission |
Armstrong Teasdale is proud to announce that David W. Braswell has been elected managing partner of the firm.

LASHLY & BAER: Lashly & Baer, P.C. Announces Brian J. Malone Named Shareholder

By Press release submission |
The law firm of Lashly & Baer, P.C. announces that Brian J. Malone has been named a shareholder of the firm. Mr. Malone has been with the firm since 2016, he devotes his practice to assisting governmental bodies and public institutions in the St. Louis area.

Bicyclist sues Camden County over crash on artificial ridge

By Sam Knef |
A Florida man is suing Camden County, claiming he has incurred more than $200,000 in medical bills and expenses after crashing his bicycle on an unmarked artificial ridge on a roadway.

Navy veteran sues 3M over allegedly defective earplug

By Gabriel Neves |
A Navy veteran who worked as a missile technician is suing manufacturer 3M for problems caused by a defective earplug used in combat.

6 legal marketing trends for 2019

By Sponsored content |
These marketing trends cover six big trends for legal marketing in 2019 that should be part of your lead generation tactics for your law firm.

Hunter Construction Services alleges it is owed more than $75,000 for work on Drunken Fish Cutlery building

By Lhalie Castillo |
ST. LOUIS – A general contractor alleges it is owed more than $75,000 for work performed on a St. Louis property.