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New York Times: Loose Oversight of Medical Devices Poses a Threat to Public Health
After an exhaustive study of the safety and efficacy of artificial hips in America, the New York Times has published an article that examines the full risks of these devices. Thousands of Americans have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers of artificial hips.
After Ruling, Lawsuits Over 3M Bair Hugger Warming Blankets Move Forward
Thousands of consumers who have filed lawsuits against 3M for their Bair Hugger warming blankets received a favorable ruling this week, as the trial court rejected 3M’s arguments to prevent the claims from going to trial. The first bellwether trial is set for February 8, 2018, with additional trials following throughout the year.
20th Anniversary of Baker v. General Motors SCOTUS Argument Recognized
This fall marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court argument in Baker v. General Motors, and a news piece that aired this fall on several broadcast affiliates takes a look at this precedential case. Baker was a Langdon & Emison victory described as influential in the law because it provided an answer to the question of whether expert testimony could be called upon from former employees.
L&E Obtains Success in Appellate Matter on Behalf of Family
The Missouri Court of Appeals recently decided that the family of a woman who died because she took the wrong medication will get a new trial against the pharmacy on the issue of damages for aggravating circumstances. The case is Oyler v. Hy-Vee, Inc., WD79742. Langdon & Emison Partner Michael W. Manners helped lead the appellate team in the matter.
L&E Named a Top Tier Personal Injury Firm for Sixth Year in a Row
Langdon & Emison has once again been ranked in the “Best Law Firms’ by U.S. News – Best Lawyers,” for the category of personal injury litigation for plaintiffs. The 2018 edition will include L&E as one of the top plaintiff’s firms in the areas of both product defect litigation and personal injury.
Fall 2017 Newsletter Released
Langdon & Emison has released its newest edition of its quarterly newsletter, available for free download here on our web site. Our firm newsletter is mailed out to attorneys and clients nationwide, and intends to educate a general audience about issues in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, as well as consumer hazards in contemporary society.
FMCSA Releases 2017 Guide to Large Bus and Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released its 2017 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics. The guide is a compilation of data from the overall state of the industry to enforcement activity. The Pocket Guide incorporates and replaces the one-page data summaries, “Commercial Motor Vehicle Facts,” which were published occasionally over the past 10 years.
L&E Releases 2016 Fall Newsletter
Langdon & Emison, one of the nation’s leading personal injury firms, has released its Fall 2016 Newsletter, a quarterly publication dedicated to sharing information about the firm’s case results, court rulings and areas of expertise.
Langdon & Emison Welcomes Tricia Campbell as New Mass Tort Attorney
Langdon & Emison announces the recent addition of attorney Tricia Campbell to its mass tort litigation division. She will play a leadership role in helping Langdon & Emison manage multiple mass tort dockets and expand into new torts.
Bob Langdon, Brett Emison Speak at AAJ Annual Convention
As part of the American Association for Justice’s programming of substantive sessions at its Annual Meeting in Boston, Partners Bob Langdon and Brett Emison, spoke on aftermarket vehicle defect litigation. […]
L&E Partner Brett Emison Receives AAJ Distinguished Service Award
Langdon & Emison partner Brett Emison is a recipient of the 2017 American Association for Justice Distinguished Service Award. Emison was honored at the AAJ Annual Convention in Boston, July 22-25, 2017.
Angie Berry Honored as an Unsung Legal Hero
Langdon & Emison’s Angie Berry has been recognized in this week’s edition of Missouri Lawyers Weekly, as a recipient of the 2017 “Unsung Legal Heroes” award, for the category of firm administrator. The awards go to honorees in the categories of IT, marketing, HR, and all areas of law firm management.