Experience
$3.4 Million Judgment Affirmed
Represented bottling company in appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. The Court affirmed the $3.4 million judgment for our client, adopting the reasoning of our brief.
Reversal of $72 and $55 Million Judgments
Armstrong Teasdale attorneys obtained reversal from the Missouri Court of Appeals of two separate judgments – one for $72 million and one for $55 million – against our client in cases alleging that the use of personal care products containing talcum powder caused ovarian cancer. This was the subject of media attention around the country and earned trial lawyer Tom Weaver the title of Litigator of Week in the AmLaw Litigation Daily.
Ongoing Indemnity Litigation in Missouri Trial and Appellate Courts
Representation of Fortune 150 corporation in complex commercial indemnity litigation in both Missouri state and appellate courts.
Successful Appeal to Missouri Supreme Court in Product Liability Case
Appealed a $1.1 million judgment in a product liability case to the Supreme Court of Missouri for a manufacturer of car haulers for tractor trailers. The Supreme Court reversed the judgment and remanded the case to the circuit court for a new trial.
Favorable Verdict in Condemnation Action for Utility
Tried a condemnation action through verdict in Missouri state court on behalf of utility. Successfully obtained a property value award millions less than the amount demanded by the property owner.
Multimillion-Dollar Personal Injury Toxic Tort Case for Fortune 150 Client
Tried multimillion-dollar personal injury toxic tort case for Fortune 150 corporation for over 12 weeks in Missouri state court. Represented the client in an appeal to the Missouri Court of Appeals resulting in the reversal of over $200 million in assessed damages.
Summary Judgment in Qui Tam Action Alleging Medicare Fraud
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of health care client in a qui tam action under the False Claims Act. In this case, the whistle blower sought over $1 billion, based on all claims submitted. The judgment, regarding allegation of Medicare fraud, was successfully defended on appeal.
