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MATA Continues Balance the Scales Program
The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys has continued its Balance the Scales initiative, which includes an open letter writing campaign that citizens can contribute their name to if they wish. Balance the Scales collects stories from throughout the state that showcase some of the harms to consumers that “tort reform” legislation can bring. This campaign is primarily communicated through social media, and is at its heart a project dedicated to preserving the Civil Justice System.
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.