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Defective Takata Airbags Blamed for 11th U.S. Death
An 11th person has died in a car crash involving a rupture of a recalled Takata airbag inflator, federal regulators recently confirmed. A national leader in auto product defect cases, Langdon & Emison represents clients nationwide in Takata airbag cases.
L&E Partner David Brose Examines Deception Surrounding the Takata Airbag Crisis
The Takata airbag recall is an unprecedented automotive crisis. A record 64 million defective airbags have been subject to recall and more recalls are to come. David Brose, partner at Langdon & Emison, said in a recent blog post that Takata isn’t the sole entity to blame, but automakers were also complicit in this crisis.
L&E’s Adam Graves Discusses National Decline in Jury Trials
Langdon & Emison partner Adam Graves recently published a blog post about the vanishing jury trials across the United States and the implications on civil justice.
Advances in Fire Science Central to Michael Politte’s Wrongful Conviction Case
Michael Politte is serving a life sentence for the death of his mother, who was found dead in their home in December 1998 after suffering blunt force trauma to the head and being set on fire. Michael was arrested days later at the age of 14. Michael has consistently maintained his innocence. Today, the Midwest Innocence Project (MIP) and the law firm of Langdon & Emison are working together to prove it.
Mark Emison Named Up & Coming Lawyer for PI Practice, Pro Bono Work
Langdon & Emison attorney Mark Emison was recognized as one of Missouri’s top lawyers under 40 at the annual Up & Coming Awards ceremony hosted by Missouri Lawyers Weekly on Oct. 7, 2016. Mark was honored for his work in personal injury litigation in his first 10 years of practice as well as his pro bono work on the Michael Politte wrongful conviction case.
L&E Reaches $950K Settlement in Warren County (Mo.) Trucking Case
Langdon & Emison reached a $950,000 settlement recently in a case involving a tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 70 in Warren County, Mo. Langdon & Emison represented the plaintiff Tiffany France, who sustained serious injuries when her vehicle was struck by the tractor-trailer.
Langdon & Emison Sees Increase in Taxotere Cases
The chemotherapy drug Taxotere has been linked to permanent and disfiguring hair loss in breast cancer patients nationwide. Langdon & Emison is representing patients across the country who are suffering from permanent hair loss after being treated with the drug.
Devastating Accidents Caused by Unsafe Roadways
The declining physical condition of U.S. roadways is well documented. In fact, a recent report card by a professional engineering association assigned a D+ grade to our nation’s highway infrastructure. In a recent blog post, Langdon & Emison attorney Adam Graves highlights the many problems that plague roadways and the devastating accidents that can occur as a result.
Langdon & Emison Accepting Taxotere Cases
Langdon & Emison is accepting cases nationwide on behalf of breast cancer survivors who are suffering from permanent hair loss after being treated with Taxotere.
Missed MTV’s Unlocking the Truth Premiere? Watch it Here
If you missed the series premiere of MTV’s Unlocking the Truth, featuring the wrongful conviction case of Michael Politte, you can watch the entire episode right here. Michael is represented by the Midwest Innocence Project and Langdon & Emison.
Four Langdon & Emison Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
Langdon & Emison attorneys Brett Emison, Kent Emison, Bob Langdon and Mike Manners have all been named again to the annual directory of Best Lawyers in America.
New MTV Show, Unlocking the Truth, Features Midwest Innocence Project, L&E Client
The Midwest Innocence Project (MIP) and MIP client Michael Politte will be featured in the upcoming MTV show, “Unlocking the Truth,” set to premiere at 10 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. Politte is represented by MIP and Langdon & Emison