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Jury awards man $1.25 million over company failure to warn in Monsanto Roundup case
A St. Louis jury has awarded a man who sued Monsanto over its weed killer product Roundup claiming that the substance caused him to develop non-Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer $1.25 million.
Missouri trial in man’s lawsuit for Roundup cancer goes to a jury
Arguments concluded on Oct. 19 in a Missouri court where a man is suing Monsanto claiming that its weed killer Roundup caused him to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer.
Oncologist says Roundup doesn’t cause cancer; Plaintiffs call doctor a scripted yes man
An expert witness oncologist called by lawyers defending Monsanto in a Missouri trial testified that studies confirmed the substance is safe.
Plaintiff recounts cancer ordeal in Monsanto Roundup trial
The plaintiff suing Monsanto who claims its weed killer Roundup caused him to develop cancer described for a jury the ordeal of his medical treatments.
Defense portrays toxicologist as millionaire plaintiff witness
As a Colorado-based toxicologist described the dangers of Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup, a company defense attorney portrayed him as a career witness making millions to testify without any proof the spray causes cancer.
At Roundup trial, Monsanto official says company did necessary toxics testing
A regulations compliance official for Monsanto testified the company had done extensive testing of its weed killer Roundup to make sure it was safe for use by humans.
Plaintiff attorneys portray witness as Monsanto mouthpiece
But the witness says diligent science was performed in Missouri Roundup trial
Trial begins in Missouri accusing Monsanto weed killer Roundup of causing man’s cancer
A trial in which a man claims that his use of the Monsanto weed killer Roundup caused him to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer, while defense attorneys claimed the chemical is harmless and the plaintiff just unlucky.
Insurance adjuster agrees to $5 million over construction worker injured in stairwell collapse
The incident occurred in an apartment complex that was damaged by fire
Roundup plaintiff plans appeal of local judge's directed verdict in favor of Monsanto
Judge Brian May granted Monstanto's motion for a directed verdict against plaintiff Mark McCostlin
Top GOP lawmaker allegedly under FBI investigation over software
Chief Clerk of the House allegedly resisted House Speaker Dean Plocher’s attempt to privatize how constituent information is managed
Cole County judge certifies revised pro-choice ballot intiative summary statements
Dr. Anna Fitz James sued SOS Jay Ashcroft alleging he summarized the pro-choice ballot petition initiative negatively
St. Louis school counselor awarded $6.14 million after alleged targeting
High school guidance counselor alleges he was held to a different standard than women co-workers
Missouri Court of Appeals Judge Thomas Clark elected chief judge of the Eastern District
Judge Clark began his term as top administrator September 25
St. Louis law firm Thompson Coburn selects new 2024 chair
When Chris Hohn joined the management and executive committee at Thomas Coburn law firm ten years ago, he became more involved in the firm-at-large
Replacement announced for Eastern District Missouri Court of Appeals vacancy
Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Michael Wright
U.S. Supreme Court stays 5th Circuit order enjoining White House from coercing social media platforms
The case alleges that Youtube, Twitter and Facebook acted as arms of the federal government
Appellate court rules against trial judge who blamed mom, stepdad for daughter's incest
Judge Wendy Wexler is asking the Eastern District Court of Appeals for a rehearing
Chief Eastern District appellate judge appointed to Missouri Supreme Court
Judge Kelly Broniec replaces retired Missouri Supreme Court Judge George Draper III on the state’s highest court.
Dr. Isaac Amon to be named 2023 W. Oliver Rasch award recipient
Dr. Isaac Amon has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2023 W. Oliver Rasch Award. The award was presented to him at the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar in recognition of his article titled "The enduring lesson of John Lilburne's saga: Self-incrimination in the criminal justice system," which was published in the January/February 2022 edition of the Journal of The Missouri Bar.