McDonalds Recalls 2.3 Million Whistles Due to Product Liability Claims and Concerns
November 18th, 2014 | Defective product
When you purchase an item from a company, you expect it to be safe. Unfortunately, products are often released that can cause serious harm to consumers. These problems can result in the company facing product liability claims and in some cases, costly recalls. Take the case of roughly 2.3 million whistles that fast food giant,… Read More
Mesothelioma Is a Hazard of This Unlikely Occupation
November 11th, 2014 | Personal injury
Every job has hazards, but sometimes the greatest dangers are found in occupations where they are least expected. Take, for instance, new evidence that shows winemakers may be at risk of exposure to asbestos, which can lead to the development of a deadly cancer known as Mesothelioma. Reports indicate some filters used in the winemaking… Read More
$500 Million in Damages Sought Through Class Action Consumer Fraud Case
November 4th, 2014 | Consumer fraud
The companies who manufacture the products we use on a daily basis are obligated to ensure the safety and proper function of those items. Furthermore, they cannot make misleading or deceptive claims about their products when advertising. Any failure to adhere to these standards can result in a class action consumer fraud case. Such claims… Read More
Missouri Supreme Court Overturns Compensation Limit on Consumer Fraud Case
September 30th, 2014 | Consumer fraud
Businesses have a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure the products and services they provide meet expectations of safety and function. Failure to do so can result in civil litigation being filed against the company, which could prove costly considering a decision that was reached by the state Supreme Court recently. In 2005, the state… Read More
Could More Breweries Impact St. Louis Drunk Driving Accident Numbers?
September 9th, 2014 | Drunk driving
Brewing has been engrained in St. Louis’s history for centuries and with the craft brewing movement continuing to grow, a new chapter in making beer seems to be developing around the city. Brew Hub, a company that assists craft brewers in expanding their distribution, has announced plans to open its headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri, in… Read More
Ride-Sharing Companies Remain in Limbo Across St. Louis
August 26th, 2014 | Auto accident
The new phenomenon of ride-sharing is taking the transportation industry by storm. Companies that use private, local vehicles and drivers to transport people in need of a ride—called ride-sharing companies—have been popping up across the nation. These companies have been met with some resistance in Missouri by taxi companies and those who claim they create… Read More
There's Plenty to Do During The 2014 St. Louis Craft Beer Week
July 29th, 2014 | Drunk driving
When Americans think of beer, St. Louis is one of the first cities to come to mind because one of the largest beer producers in the world—Anheuser-Busch—is based here. The fact is though, that the city’s history with beer goes back hundreds of years and has spawned a large number of smaller breweries that are… Read More
VA Allowing Veterans to Utilize Private Medical Services
May 27th, 2014 | Personal injury
When soldiers and veterans are injured or become ill as a direct result of their service to our country, they are entitled to medical care and treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The problem with the system though, is that there can be extremely long waits to get these benefits. Read More
Proposed St. Louis Music Festivals Divide Community
March 11th, 2014 | Auto accident
March 11, 2014 The art and music of St. Louis, Missouri, has a prevalent place in history, considering the city was well known as a halfway point for blues and jazz musicians traveling north to Chicago from New Orleans at the turn of the century. Now, the rich and vibrant scene is continuing growth and… Read More
St. Louis Zoo in Need of Volunteers to Help With FrogWatch
February 11th, 2014 | Community
February 11, 2014 The St. Louis Personal Injury Lawyers with Cofman Townsley Injury Lawyers are aware of how important it is to give back to the community and an opportunity to jump into action has arisen. The St. Louis Zoo is in need of volunteers to help monitor the local population of frogs and toads… Read More