Many have heard about the tragic death of Caleb Schwab on the Verruckt water slide at Schlitterbahn in Kansas City, Kansas. This is a terrific settlement for a family who suffered a needless and avoidable tragedy. However, this tragic event and the resulting settlement highlight an even greater tragedy inherent in Kansas wrongful death cases.…
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Just like any other type of vehicle, a commercial truck has to be maintained to remain in good operating condition. It is the job of the truck driver and the owner of the trucking company to ensure this type of maintenance is performed regularly. Over time, a truck will begin to show signs of wear,…
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On March 28th Missouri Governor Eric Greitens signed into law a bill that greatly complicates the use of expert witnesses in Missouri courts. The new rule is essentially an adoption of expert witness rules that have been used in federal courts since 1993. Law firms without federal trial experience will now need to change how they handle expert…
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Court Approves Remington Class Action Settlement Judge Ortrie Smith, of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, in a historical decision, issued his order approving a class action settlement between gun owners and Remington Arms Company, LLC. Gun owners claimed, in the case of Pollard v Remington Arms Company, LLC , that certain…
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Timothy Monsees, of Monsees & Mayer, is one of several attorneys representing the class of individuals who are suing Remington Arms Company LLC. The class is suing Remington for defects in a host of bolt-action rifles. These rifles are equipped with the Walker Fire Control, or some closely related variation. These rifles have demonstrated a…
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Remington Firearms Class Action Settlement Hearing The class action case of Pollard v Remington Arms took place on Tuesday, February 14, 2017, in the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Missouri. Tim Monsees appeared before the Hon. Ortrie Smith as one of the team attorneys pursing the class action. This hearing was held for approval…
DetailsOver the past year, our Monsees & Mayer attorneys and staff traveled across the country and spent thousands of hours investigating scenes, interviewing witnesses and experts, and doing whatever it takes to advocate for our clients. We resolved cases involving sexual misconduct by church personnel, bad faith claims against insurance companies, injuries and deaths due to defective hunting equipment and firearms, negligent…
DetailsMany hunters hunt from elevated positions to have a better field of vision and to conceal themselves above wary game. When tree stands collapse and fail, major or catastrophic injuries frequently occur. Big Game Tree Stands has announced a recall in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC has the power to order…
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Brain injuries are typically sorted into specific categories, and one of the broadest categories is that of the “acquired brain injury.” What does this mean and how does it define the injury? Essentially, this category is just used to differentiate between brain issues that people have had all their lives and those that they acquire…
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These days, there seems to be a smartphone app for just about everything. Apps create easy access to all sorts of information and entertainment. However, this ease of access does have a downside. One is that it could lead to individuals trying to access information and entertainment when their mind and body should be fully…
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