News from February 2019
Trial lawyer: Design flaw makes e-cigarettes dangerous
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Former Mercer Health & Benefits employee alleges it failed to provided requested ergonomic support after surgery
ST. LOUIS – A Missouri woman alleges she was discriminated against by her former employer for exercising workers' compensation rights.
O'Fallon man allegedly failed to keep proper lookout in St. Louis auto accident
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
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
.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
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
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
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.
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Bicyclist sues Camden County over crash on artificial ridge
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
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
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.