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Jury Awards $700,000 in Sexual Assault Case

June 9, 2023

In the summer of 2018, while on a work retreat in St. Louis, a young Colorado woman was sexually assaulted...

October 6, 2025

Larger tanks super-sizing nitrous oxide abuse, lawsuit says

ABC News’ Ashan Singh speaks with one man who says he was addicted to nitrous oxide, and families who say the legal and easy-to-access gas is to blame for their loved one’s deaths.

September 19, 2025

Should rideshare apps be immune from lawsuits?

Johnny Simon, Simon Law, joins Chris and Amy to explain why their lawsuit challenging that the Lyft app is a service, not a product, has progressed through the courts.

September 19, 2025

Attorney calls for rideshare safety, transparency in STL carjackings

Four teens in north St. Louis County were arrested for carjacking rideshare drivers on back-to-back days, sparking renewed concerns over juvenile crime and rideshare safety. Attorney Johnny Simon pursues a landmark wrongful death lawsuit against Lyft that could hold rideshare companies accountable under product liability laws for failing to protect drivers.

September 19, 2025

Simon Law discusses latest on rideshare app litigation

A group of St. Louis teens carjacked both an Uber and a Lyft driver in back-to-back incidents, reigniting concerns about rideshare safety and accountability. Attorney Johnny Simon argues that Uber and Lyft fail to use the data they collect to protect drivers.

September 19, 2025

‘Another Notch in the Plaintiffs’ Side’: Experts Weight Impact of Meta Privacy Verdict Ahead of Damages Phase

Ahead of the damages phase in a landmark Meta data privacy case involving fertility data, experts are eyeing the potential impact the jury verdict may have on the data privacy class action landscape against Big Tech amid surging claims under the California Invasion of Privacy Act.

September 19, 2025

Teens suspects in Uber carjacking, chase that left officer injured released to guardians, police say

A late-night armed carjacking of a 67-year-old Uber driver in north St. Louis led to a high-speed chase, an officer injury, and the arrest of four teenage suspects. The case renewed calls from attorney Johnny Simon for stronger safety measures from rideshare companies, including stricter rider verification and better fraud protection.

September 19, 2025

The Case Doctors makes it debut

Simon Law's newest podcast, The Case Doctors, features veteran lawyers John Simon and Alvin Wolff fielding questions from other lawyers about their civil cases, offering legal advice and wild anecdotes from their combined 80 years of experience.

September 19, 2025

Trial ends in $1M wrongful death settlement before defendant testifies

A $1 million wrongful death settlement was reached in St. Louis County after a jury heard two days of evidence in the case of 27-year-old Adam Whittington, who was killed when his disabled car was rear-ended on the Jefferson Barracks Bridge by Jennifer Jackson, a nurse driving under the influence of Xanax and methadone.

September 19, 2025

The Biggest Wrongful Death Payouts of 2025

Featuring the $50 million settlement in the death of a young man with intellectual disabilities after his respiratory device for sleep failed. His mother repeatedly pleaded for a replacement from the equipment supplier after the failure and found her son unresponsive in bed a few days later.

September 19, 2025

$50M settlement reached in medical device death case

A $50 million confidential settlement was reached after a young man's defective respiratory device was not replaced by the equipment supplier, resulting in his death, despite his mother's pleas for a new device.

September 19, 2025

Gleeson Asphalt wins $109M verdict over misrepresented construction rock

Gleeson Asphalt, represented by Simon Law, was awarded $109 million after it was found their gravel supplier misrepresented their product, resulting in premature failure of two parking lot projects, requiring complete replacement at the expense of Gleeson.

September 19, 2025

Bring Daniel home: Springfield family works to lay to rest teen killed in St. Louis

A Springfield family is mourning 16-year-old Daniel Stahl, who was killed in downtown St. Louis after a fight outside a short-term rental ended in gunfire and a car running him over. The tragedy adds to a string of violent incidents downtown, with Simon Law attorney Kevin Carnie Jr. calling for legal reforms and greater community action to address public safety.

September 19, 2025

‘Lacking empathy and compassion’: Edmondson family speaks out in response to city of St. Louis settlement

Janae Edmondson, the former volleyball player who lost both legs in a 2023 downtown St. Louis crash, and her family have received a $450,000 settlement from the city, an amount her parents called disappointing and lacking compassion. Despite the setback, Janae continues to inspire others as a college student and coach, with her family now pushing for legislative change.

September 19, 2025

After losing both legs in crash, Middle Tennessee volleyball player finds new purpose

Janae Edmondson, the teen vollyball player who lost both legs in a 2023 downtown St. Louis crash, and her family have criticized the city's handling of her case after accepting a $450,000 settlement they say shows "a lack of empathy and compassion." Despite the setback, Janae continues to inspire as a college student and coach as her family pushes for legislative changes.

September 19, 2025

Janae Edmondson lawsuit settlement ‘capped’ by state law

Teen volleyball player Janae Edmondson, who lost both legs in a 2023 downtown St. Louis crash, has reached a $450,000 settlement with the city, though her medical bills already exceed $2 million. Her family and attorney, Kevin Carnie Jr., say Missouri's damages cap laws prevented fair compensation.

September 19, 2025

‘No point in being angry’: Over 2 years after tragic incident, Janae Edmondson, family trying to move on

Janae Edmondson's family says the $450,000 settlement they received from the city of St. Louis falls far short of covering her lifelong medical needs, arguing the city could have done more despite Missouri's damages cap. While still facing daily challenges after losing both legs in a 2023 crash, Janae is moving forward with school and coaching, choosing forgiveness over anger.

September 19, 2025

St. Louis has paid Janae Edmondson’s settlement. But family says the city dragged it out

September 19, 2025

How ‘laughing gas’ became a deadly – but legal – American addiction

The death of 25-year-old Meg Caldwell, who developed a severe addiction after nitrous oxide misuse and ultimately died outside a vape shop, highlights growing concerns, lawsuits, and calls for stricter regulation despite the gas's continued legal availability for culinary use.

September 19, 2025

Darin Ruf Sues Reds Over Career-Ending Knee Injury

Former MLB first baseman Darin Ruf is suing the Cincinnati Reds, aleging that unsafe field conditions at Great American Ballpark caused a 2023 knee injury that ended his career. Ruf claims he was hurt by an unpadded metal tarp roller obscured by advertising, and is seeking damages similar to Reggie Bush's successful lawsuit against the St. Louis Rams for a stadium-related injury.

September 19, 2025

Lawyers team up to answer tornado survivors’ questions

In the wake of the deadly St. Louis tornado, local attorneys and law students are setting up at community sites to provide free legal help to residents facing issues with landlords, contractors, and insurance companies. City officials are also working to correct misinformation about building safety tags, stressing they are informational, not punitive, as recovery efforts shift to long-term community support.

September 19, 2025

Simon Law obtains $109M verdict for asphalt company after supplier misrepresented rock

Gleeson Asphalt was awarded a $109 million verdict after it was found their gravel supplier misrepresented the quality of their product, resulting in the failure of two parking lot projects that required complete replacement at the expense of Gleeson.

September 19, 2025

Asphalt firm wins $109M verdict against supplier

A St. Louis County jury awarded an asphalt firm a $109 million verdict against one of its suppliers who misrepresented the quality of their product.

September 19, 2025

Despite request from feds, Georgia is still not tracking underride crashes

A Halloween 2023 crash in Georgia killed Taraja Ramsess and three of his children in an underride accident, highlighting flaws in how such collisions are tracked and the limited federal regulations on truck rear and side guards. Advocates and families are pushing for stronger safety features, while the trucking industry argues that side guards are costly, and crash-prevention technology is a more effective solution.

September 19, 2025

Family sues St. Louis County after woman dies in flooding

The family of Nancy Parisotto, who drowned after driving off a partially demolished bridge during extreme flooding in St. Louis County, is suing the county and multiple contractors over allegedly insufficient barriers and signage. The lawsuit claims the bridge construction project failed to adequately warn or protect drivers, contributing to her death.

September 19, 2025

Family files wrongful death lawsuit against St. Louis County, subcontractors for flooding death

The family of Nancy Parisotto, who drowned after driving off a partially demolished Bayless Avenue Bridge during November flash flooding, has filed a lawsuit against St. Louis County and several contractors, claiming her death was preventable. The lawsuit alleges that inadequate barriers and signage at the construction site failed to warn drivers, putting the public at risk.

September 19, 2025

Mercy Hospital left mom pushing for 12 hours. It caused baby’s brain damage, jury finds

A St. Louis County jury awarded $48.1 million to Sarah and Blake Anyan after a prolonged labor at Mercy Hospital left their newborn son with permanent brain injuries, including cerebral palsy. The verdict was based on claims that Dr. Daniel McNeive allowed more than 12 hours of pushing despite warning signs that a C-section was needed.

September 19, 2025

Jury awards family $48.1M in Missouri’s largest malpractice case

Sarah and Blake Anyan's lawsuit against Mercy Hospital, Mercy Clinic, and Dr. McNeive concluded with Missouri's largest medical malpractice verdict, intended to cover lifelong care for their son and to hold the hospital accountable for unsafe labor practices.

September 19, 2025

$48.1M birth injury veredict sets Missouri record

A St. Louis County jury awarded $48.1 million to the family of a newborn who suffered permanent brain damage after a prolonged labor at Mercy Hospital, citing negligence by Dr. McNeive for not performing a timely C-section. The verdict is the largest medical malpractice award in Missouri history and aims to ensure proper labor and delivery practices moving forward.

September 19, 2025

Jury awards $48.1M in malpractice case against Mercy Hospital

A St. Louis County jury awarded $48.1 million to the family of a child who suffered permanent brain damage after doctors at Mercy Hospital allowed the mother to push for 12 hours despite warning signs of fetal distress. The verdict holds Mercy Hospital, Mercy Clinic, and Dr. Daniel McNeive accountable and follows a three-week trial.

September 19, 2025

St. Louis County jury awards $48.1 million to family after child suffers brain damage during birth

A St. Louis County jury awarded $48.1 million to the family of a child left permanently brain-damaged after doctors allowed the mother to push for 12 hours despite signs of fetal distress. The verdict holds Mercy Hospital, Mercy Clinic, and Dr. Daniel McNeive accountable, while the mother now cares for her son full-time.

September 19, 2025

Jury awards $48.1M in malpractice case against Mercy Hospital

A St. Louis County jury awarded $48.1 million to the family of a child left permanently brain-damaged after doctors at Mercy Hospital allowed the mother to continue pushing for 12 hours despite signs of fetal distress. The verdict holds Mercy Hospital, Mercy Clinic, and Dr. Daniel McNeive accountable, while the mother now provides full-time care for her son.

September 19, 2025

Mo. Judge Orders New Trial for Mead Johnson, Abbott in Preterm Infant Formula Case

A Missouri judge has ordered a new trial for Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. and Abbott Laboratories after finding that their attorneys engaged in misconduct during a case in which a mother claimed her son developed a potentially deadly bowel disease from their preterm infant formulas.

September 19, 2025

‘A Manifest Injustice’: Judge Who Sanctioned Abbott’s Counsel Grants New Infant Formula Trial

A Missouri judge has ordered a new trial in a case against Abbott Laboratories and Mead Johnson, citing "widespread misconduct" by the companies' attorneys during the original proceedings. The case, part of ongoing litigation over cow's milk-based infant formula linked to the potentially deadly gastrointestinal illness NEC, previously ended in a defense verdict that the judge found was unfairly influenced.

September 19, 2025

STL law firm scores victory against Lyft in wrongful death case

Andrew Ameer, a 27-year-old Lyft driver, was shot and killed during a carjacking in St. Louis in 2020, prompting his mother to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Lyft for allegedly failing to implement adequate safety measures for drivers. In a historic Missouri ruling, the Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of the case, designating the rideshare app as a "product" subject to product liability laws, allowing the lawsuit to move forward.

September 19, 2025

STL law firm scores victory against Lyft in wrongful death case

Andrew Ameer, a 27-year-old Lyft driver, was shot and killed during a carjacking in St. Louis in 2020, leading his mother to file a wrongful death lawsuit against Lyft for failing to provide adequate safety measures for drivers. In a historic ruling, the Missouri Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's dismissal of the case, declaring a rideshare app a "product" subject to product liability laws and allwoing the lawsuit to proceed.

September 19, 2025

Lyft Must Face Negligence, Product Liability Claims Over Fatal Carjacking, State Court Rules

A Missouri state court has ruled that Lyft must face negligence and product liability claims following a fatal carjacking, allowing plaintiffs to pursue accountability for the company's role in driver safety. This decision contrasts with recent federal rulings, which have generally limited rideshare companies' responsibility to share information about potentially dangerous riders.

September 19, 2025

Simon Law Salutes Its Female Attorneys and Staff in Honor of Women’s History Month

Simon Law celebrates the contributions of its female attorneys and staff, highlighting their dedication, expertise, and leadership in shaping both the firm's success and the broader legal profession.

September 19, 2025

Worker crushed by industrial equipment wins $24M settlement

September 19, 2025

Worker crushed by industrial equipment wins $24M settlement

September 19, 2025

Important Questions To Ask When Hiring A Birth Injury Lawyer

Simon Law Attorney Elizabeth Lenivy emphasizes that families should choose a law firm with proven results, ample resources, and a strong reputation, noting that contingency fee arrangements allow clients access to justice without upfront costs while ensuring the firm is prepared to pursue trial if needed.

March 5, 2025

Illinois landlord who stabbed 6-year-old Palestinian boy found guilty of murder, hate crime

A jury found Illinois landlord Joseph Czuba guilty of murdering 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and committing multiple hate crimes after stabbing Wadee and his mother in an attack fueled by anti-Muslim bias. Czuba also faces life in prison without parole for attempted murder and aggravated battery, while the case highlights the rise in Islamaphobic violence following the Oct. 2023 Hamas attacks.

February 27, 2025

Lawsuit settlement to change MoDOT policy

A feature from Fox 2 Now, published on December 9, 2024.

February 27, 2025

The Next Drug Epidemic Is Blue Raspberry Flavored

An article from NY Magazine, published January 6, 2025.

February 27, 2025

Should you shovel snow or leave it? What Missouri and Illinois laws say about liability

A report from KSDK, published January 9, 2025.

February 27, 2025

CVN’s Top 10 Most Impressive Plaintiff Verdicts of 2024

Report from Courtroom View Network, published January 24, 2025.

February 27, 2025

Families unite after $462M verdict to demand safer underride guards on trucks

February 27, 2025

The Illegal Drug at Every Corner Store

A The Atlantic article about a loophole allowing corner stores to sell illegal drugs featuring Johnny Simon's 2023 case against United Brands.

February 27, 2025

Missouri’s Biggest Legal Victories of 2024

A report from Missouri Lawyers Media, published February 24, 2025.

February 27, 2025

Google Must Face Wiretapping Suit Over AI-Powered Assistant

Report from Law 360 on February 12, 2025.

February 27, 2025

FTC Cracks Down on GM, OnStar For Alleged Data Use

Jeremiah Nixon keeps eyes on General Motors and OnStar to ensure consumers' data, including sensitive geolocation and driver data, is not shared with reporting agencies.

February 27, 2025

Johnny Simon Featured in Boston College Magazine

Law School alum John Simon has won more than $1 billion in wrongful death verdicts over the past two years.

February 27, 2025

St. Louis to pay $450K in settlement over crash that cost Smyrna teen Janae Edmondson her legs

From wkrn.com - Kevin Carnie and Pat McPhail’s civil case settlement against City of St. Louis for Janae Edmondson case.

February 27, 2025

Teen volleyball player reaches $450K settlement with St. Louis City after crash

From spectrumlocalnews.com - Kevin Carnie and Pat McPhail’s civil case settlement against City of St. Louis for Janae Edmondson case.

February 27, 2025

Janae Edmondson settles lawsuit with St. Louis over downtown crash

From STL Today - Kevin Carnie and Pat McPhail’s civil case settlement against City of St. Louis for Janae Edmondson case.

February 27, 2025

Attorney obtains six-figure settlement for teen who lost legs, warns of capped damages

From Missouri Lawyers Media - Kevin Carnie and Pat McPhail’s civil case settlement against City of St. Louis for Janae Edmondson case.

February 27, 2025

St. Louis to pay hundreds of thousands to Janae Edmondson for 2023 crash

From KSDK - Kevin Carnie and Pat McPhail’s civil case settlement against City of St. Louis for Janae Edmondson case.

February 27, 2025

St. Louis to pay $450K in settlement over Janae Edmondson crash

From Fox 2 Now - Kevin Carnie and Pat McPhail’s civil case settlement against City of St. Louis for Janae Edmondson case.

February 27, 2025

Janae Edmondson, injured teen who faced double amputations, sparked CAO debates, settles with St. Louis City before trial start

From First Alert 4 - Kevin Carnie and Pat McPhail’s civil case settlement against City of St. Louis for Janae Edmondson case.

February 27, 2025

Important Questions To Ask When Hiring A Birth Injury Lawyer

Liz Lenivy sat down for Fox 2’s Ask the Expert segment to discuss Birth Injury cases.

February 27, 2025

Mother testifies her 6-year-old son watched in horror as attacker stabbed her before killing boy

Johnny joined NBC Nightly News on February 25, 2025 to speak on behalf of our client, Hanaan Shaheen, a Palestinian American mother who was stabbed and her 6-year-old son killed by their racist neighbor up in Chicago shortly after Israeli/Hamas war began in October 2023.