Franke Schultz News Today

Missouri Lawyers Media took a long look back at this incredible year to not only identify those gladiators who marked big verdict and settlement wins for their clients in 2021, but those whose actions in and out of the courtroom have had — or will have — significant impact on the profession.

Madison County Circuit Judge Dennis Ruth denied a woman’s request for a new trial in a suit alleging she was knocked over on a dance floor at the Alton VFW.

Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment to expand Missouri’s Medicaid system. Joel Ferber, Chuck Hatfield and Lowell Pearson made sure it stuck.

Wendler Tiger Services denies liability and argues that Madison County homeowners failed to mitigate their damages before filing a suit alleging their home flooded after the defendant failed to repair a clogged pipe. Nicole and Christopher Hess filed the complaint through attorney Brian Wendler of Wendler & Zinzilieta PC in Edwardsville on Jan. 11 against Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Services, doing business as Tiger Services; Tiger Plumbing...