Tag Archives: Law Suit

Suing for Injuries Incurred During a Sport

Missouri law states that anyone who voluntarily plays a sport automatically assumes the liabilities, injuries, and dangers that naturally occur during the sport.  A Missouri case recently stated that football players can expect to hit one another, but a football … Continue reading

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Another Wells Fargo Settlement

Wells Fargo will be paying customers that were charged “rate-lock extension” fees when attempting to obtain a mortgage.  The total settlement payout is around $98,000,000 and will be paid to approximately 110,000 borrowers. If you believe you have been scammed … Continue reading

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Cannot Appeal a Motion for Summary Judgment

Missouri courts have stated that a court’s decision regarding a motion for summary judgment, whether it is denied or approved, is not appealable.  Since they are not appealable, it is important to respond to a motion for summary judgment as … Continue reading

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Asking for a Change of Judge before Trial

When in a Missouri associate circuit court, Missouri Statute 517.061 allows a party to request a change of judge as long as the request is made five (5) days or more before the date of the trial. If you are … Continue reading

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U.S. Supreme Court Overturns $2.7 Million against Goodyear Tire

The U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned a $2.7 million discovery sanction against Goodyear Tire and their attorneys for hiding tests on certain tires. The Supreme Court stated that the discovery sanction can only be up to the amount of damages … Continue reading

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Jackson County Jury Awards $500,000 Against Debt Collector

A woman from Jackson County has sued CACH, LLC for suing her for a debt that she did not have.  After winning her jury trial, the jury awarded her $500,000 in damages. If you are being hounded by debt collectors, … Continue reading

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