We have built a reputation for achieving favorable outcomes, whether defending clients in high-stakes litigation or securing substantial settlements for plaintiffs. Below are some of our recent notable victories.
Defense Wins
Plaintiff Wins
Defense Wins
Defense Verdict in Jury Trial – Secured a full defense verdict in the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri. The plaintiff claimed he suffered permanent eye, lung, and skin injuries after being sprayed with gasoline while pumping gas at the defendant’s convenience store. The jury found in favor of the defendant, eliminating any liability.
Dismissal of $20 Million Civil Rights Lawsuit – Won a motion to dismiss a county board of commissioners from a federal lawsuit seeking $20 million for the death of a juvenile following his restraint by county officials.
Summary Judgment in Traumatic Brain Injury Cases – Successfully obtained summary judgment for a county’s board of commissioners in two separate lawsuits involving plaintiffs who suffered traumatic brain injuries after falling into a concrete drainage culvert.
Complete Dismissal of Non-Compete and Trade Secret Claims – Successfully defended multiple clients against lawsuits alleging breach of a non-compete agreement, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, and tortious interference with business relations. Achieved full dismissal of all claims, with clients paying nothing in settlement.
First Amendment Retaliation Lawsuits Dismissed – Defeated two federal lawsuits where plaintiffs alleged their governmental employer fired them in retaliation for exercising First Amendment rights. Both cases were dismissed in full.
Civil Rights Claims Dismissed – Secured summary judgment on multiple 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (civil action for deprivation of rights) claims against a county’s board of commissioners and sheriff, protecting them from liability.
Legal Malpractice Case Dismissed – Won a motion to dismiss a legal malpractice claim involving a law firm’s role in securing patent protection on unique technology in which tens of millions of dollars were at stake.
Defense Verdict in Jury Trial – Obtained a jury trial victory in favor of multiple businesses accused of breach of contract and fraud, and conspiracy. The jury ruled in favor of the businesses.
Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed Mid-Trial – Achieved a full dismissal of an employment discrimination lawsuit after two days of jury trial in the 16th Judicial Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri.
FMLA Retaliation Case Won on Summary Judgment – Successfully defended an employer against a Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation claim, securing summary judgment and preventing any liability.
Products Liability Lawsuits Dismissed – Won multiple motions to dismiss in state and federal courts for lack of personal jurisdiction over manufacturers in products liability cases.
Class Action Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Defeated – Successfully defeated a federal class action lawsuit by enforcing arbitration agreements. The ruling prevented millions of dollars in potential liability, leading to only a nominal settlement.
Plaintiff Wins
As part of our expanding practice in representing plaintiffs, we have secured millions of dollars in settlements across the following legal areas.
Personal Injury Settlements – Achieved significant compensation for individuals who have been injured.
Employment Discrimination – Secured favorable settlements for clients facing discrimination in the workplace.
Civil Rights Violations – Advocated for victims of constitutional violations, resulting in substantial settlements.
Consumer Protection – Represented consumers in cases involving deceptive business practices and fraud and warranty disputes, achieving favorable settlements.