Over $3 Million in Settlements against State Mental Health Facility
Several families were represented in federal civil rights lawsuits against a state mental health hospital for abuse of the patients by state employees. The lawsuits alleged direct physical abuse by employees and a failure to properly supervise those employees by other state employees. See articles from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and other papers about this series of cases.
Jonesburg Woman Injured in Rollover
A woman was injured when a tractor-trailer in which she was riding overturned while negotiating a turn. Her claims against the trucking company were settled on the fourth day of trial in the City of St. Louis. The terms of the settlement are confidential.
Columbia Woman Injured in Rear-End Collision
A woman was injured when struck from behind while stopped in traffic on Stadium Boulevard. The impact from the crash pushed her into the car in front of her causing extensive damage to both the front and rear of her vehicle. The terms of the settlement are confidential.
Truck Driver Charged with Four Counts of Felony Manslaughter Found Not Guilty
A Tennessee resident was charged with four counts of felony manslaughter after driving into slowing and stopped traffic on eastbound I-70 Highway in Callaway County. After extensive investigation of eye-witness testimony and a thorough review of our client's medical records, we worked with a respected medical doctor in order to explain to the jury that our client's unexpected and unforeseen diabetic event was the actual cause of the horrific accident which claimed four lives. After two days of trial the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Missouri Student Charged with Felony Rape Found Not Guilty
A Missouri student-athlete was accused by a female co-student of rape. Depositions were taken of the accuser and several independent witnesses that spoke with the accuser in the days following the alleged assault. Our client testified in his own defense at trial. After two days of trial the jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
Botched Breast Reconstruction Surgery Following Cancer-Related Breast Removal
Our client had one breast removed as part of her cancer treatment. She subsequently underwent breast reconstruction surgery during which the blood supply was lost to the tissue to be used in the reconstruction. Our client was forced to endure another surgery for repair of her breast and did not have the outcome she otherwise would have received but for the negligence of her surgeon. The case was settled before filing suit. The terms of her settlement are confidential.
$150,000 Settlement in Free Speech Case against the State
Client was a former state employee hired by a private company that did work for the State Department of Corrections under contract. Client wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing political views about the President of the United States that were unrelated to his job or the State Department of Corrections. Department of Corrections' officials had him removed from the contract and fired because of the political views he expressed. See articles from the Columbia Daily Tribune and other papers concerning this case. Also see U.S. District Judge Scott Wright's ruling in this case.
Student-On-Student Abuse Case against School District
A female special needs student was represented in a federal civil rights case against a school district after she experienced sexual harassment by a male student. The case settled in mediation for a confidential amount.
Rollover Seat Belt Case Leading to Paraplegia against GM
Client in her teens driving a GM vehicle was paralyzed after her seat belt failed and allowed her to be thrown from the car. The case settled in mediation for a confidential amount after extensive discovery.
Macon County Teenager Injured in Drag Race - Policy Limits Settlement
Our client suffered significant injuries while a passenger in a vehicle drag racing another vehicle. The claim against our client's driver was settled by his family prior to our firm's representation. Shortly before the statute of limitations expired, and after other law firms had rejected the case, we filed suit against the driver of the other vehicle involved in the race. The claim was initially denied entirely by the driver's insurance company. Although no contact occurred between the racing vehicles a policy limits settlement was achieved under the joint venture theory after multiple depositions revealed the vehicles were racing at the time of the accident.
Family of Nursing Home Patient Recover for Negligent Care by Nursing Home Staff
Elderly patient died from decubitus ulcers resulting from negligent care by nursing home staff. Retained experts confirmed that sub-standard care caused the ulcers and that a lack of subsequent medical care allowed the ulcers to become infected ultimately leading to the patient's death. A $350,000.00 settlement was approved by the court and apportioned among the surviving family members for their loss.
University of Missouri Athlete Recovers on Medical Malpractice Claim for Compartment Syndrome
While visiting family in Kansas City, a University of Missouri student-athlete presented to the emergency room on two successive days complaining of severe pain in his lower leg. On both occasions he was released as suffering from a contusion. The next day he returned to Columbia for continuing pain complaints and was immediately diagnosed with compartment syndrome of the lower left leg. Emergency surgery was performed to relive the pressure and save the leg. However, our client lost his ability to participate in further collegiate sports activities. The terms of his settlement are confidential.
Clients Avoid Death Penalty in Two High Profile Kansas City Murder Cases
Acting as appointed counsel, attorneys represented clients in two Kansas City murder cases that received heavy media attention. Clients had confessed in each case and the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney sought the death penalty because of the nature of the evidence. After extensive investigation, attorneys were able to convince the juries that death was not the appropriate punishment. See articles on the cases from the Kansas City Star.
