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Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $500M for Defective Hip Implants
A Dallas federal jury slapped Johnson & Johnson Thursday with a $502 million verdict for hiding defects that caused its Pinnacle artificial hips to prematurely fail and left patients facing revision surgeries and long-term pain. Langdon & Emison is representing patients nationwide in lawsuits involving the Pinnacle metal-on-metal hips.
L&E’s David Brose Discusses Truck Driver Fatigue and Regulatory Changes
Langdon & Emison attorney David Brose published a recent blog post about changes to the hours of service regulations that govern truck drivers’ work hours and the amendments’ potential impact on truck driver fatigue.
Recent Blog Posts Highlight Critical Information About Nursing Home Abuse
For decades, serious concerns have been raised about resident abuse and neglect in U.S. nursing homes. In a series of blog posts, Adam Graves, partner at Langdon & Emison, addresses several issues that impact the quality of care at nursing homes and offers tips for finding safe nursing home options.
28 Deaths Linked to Missouri Nursing Homes
Missouri nursing homes have been linked to nearly 30 deaths during the past three years, according to recent investigation by 41 Action News in Kansas City, Mo.
L&E’s David Brose Offers Driver Fatigue Litigation Tips Amid Hours of Service Changes
In a recent article, Langdon & Emison partner David Brose offers a number of litigation tips for cases involving truck driver fatigue, noting recent regulatory changes put more tired drivers on the road. The article, “Hours of Service Changes Tucked into Spending Bill: Trucking Litigation Tips During Regulatory Change, was published by The Missouri Trial Attorney.
Van Rollover Leads to Permanent Injuries, Recovery for L&E Client
Langdon & Emison successfully resolved a lawsuit against a company that had not selected their transport vendor with care – this sloppiness led to a near-fatal accident that led the firm’s client, Shohny Munz, to have permanent injuries including a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Langdon & Emison Promotes Adam Graves, David Brose to Partner
Langdon & Emison, a personal injury law firm with offices in Missouri and Illinois, has announced the promotion of attorneys Adam Graves and David Brose to partner, effective immediately.
Langdon & Emison Accepting Surgical Infection Cases Linked to Warming Blanket
Langdon & Emison, a nationwide personal injury law firm, is reviewing and accepting cases involving the Bair Hugger warming blanket, a device used to maintain patients’ normal body temperature during hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Langdon & Emison Staff Donates to Charities Serving Local Children
To spread a bit of holiday cheer, the staff at Langdon & Emison recently gave donations to the Harvesters’ Community Food Network Backsnack Program and Feed Northland Kids, two organizations dedicated to feeding children in the greater Kansas City region who are at risk of going hungry on weekends.
Langdon & Emison Reaches Confidential Settlement in MO Electrical Shock Case
Langdon & Emison recently obtained a confidential settlement on behalf of a Missouri man who was severely shocked by overhead power lines that did not meet national clearance standards and were not inspected properly. Bob Langdon and Mark Emison served as lead attorneys on the case.
Langdon & Emison Obtains Settlement in Dolly Wheel Hub Explosion Case
Langdon & Emison reached a confidential settlement recently on behalf of a Missouri man who was seriously injured when the dolly wheel he was inflating violently exploded. Mark Emison served as the lead attorney for the plaintiff.
3M Warming Blanket Infection Lawsuits Sent to Minn. Federal Court
A group of lawsuits filed on behalf of patients who suffered serious infections from a surgical warming blanket have been sent to a Minnesota federal court, creating multidistrict litigation.