by pitzersnodgras | Dec 3, 2015 | Article
We are pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been recognized by Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers for 2015. Robyn Fox – Insurance Coverage Jerry Simon – Civil Litigation Gary Snodgrass – Professional Liability Defense More information...
by pitzersnodgras | Nov 19, 2015 | Article
On November 4, 2015, the Illinois Supreme Court filed the attached opinion in the matter of Folta v. Ferro Engineering, 2015 L 118070. In a 4-2 decision, the Court held that when the employee’s injury or disease first manifests after the expiration of certain time...
by pitzersnodgras | Nov 19, 2015 | Article
When evaluating a claim for medical malpractice, the potential exposure is a key consideration for both health care provider and defense counsel. Until recently, plaintiffs could receive unlimited non-economic damages awards in medical malpractice lawsuits for...
by pitzersnodgras | Nov 19, 2015 | Article
On January 14, 2014, the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Daimler AG v. Bauman, 134 S. Ct. 746 (2014). The background of this case is as follows: Daimler is a German corporation which was sued in California by Argentinian plaintiffs for human rights...
by pitzersnodgras | Jun 30, 2015 | Article
American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell™ have selected Jerry Simon as a 2015 Top Rated Lawyer in Mass Torts. Jerry has extensive experience defending against mass tort claims and has spoken several times on various mass tort and toxic tort related...
by pitzersnodgras | Dec 17, 2014 | Article
Parties entering into commercial contracts in Missouri and Illinois have available to them a number of risk limiting and shifting devices. However, in order to be enforceable, they must be drafted with care. Courts are often reluctant to allow an unconscionable result...
