Blog: The Dangers of Goodyear RV Tires | LE
Blog: The Dangers of Goodyear RV Tires
Dangerous recreational vehicle (RV) tires, manufactured by Goodyear, are at the center of a federal investigation and lawsuits nationwide. Are your RV tires safe? Maybe not, according to a recent blog published by Langdon & Emison partner David Brose.
Blog: The Link Between Corporate Donations and Tort Reform
Missouri senators are rushing to pass legislation under the guise of “tort reform,” according to a recent blog by Langdon & Emison partner Mark Emison. According to Emison, these tort reform bills protect corporations from being sued by citizens who are injured or killed by their defective products.
L&E’s David Brose Offers 5 Tips for Safe Spring Break Travel
Spring break season is upon us, which places many vacationers on U.S. highways for road trips to their destinations. If your spring break has yet to start and you’re planning to hit the highway soon, Langdon & Emison partner David Brose offers five simple tips for save travel.
After Ruling, Lawsuits Over 3M Bair Hugger Warming Blankets Move Forward
Thousands of consumers who have filed lawsuits against 3M for their Bair Hugger warming blankets received a favorable ruling this week, as the trial court rejected 3M’s arguments to prevent the claims from going to trial. The first bellwether trial is set for February 8, 2018, with additional trials following throughout the year.
20th Anniversary of Baker v. General Motors SCOTUS Argument Recognized
This fall marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court argument in Baker v. General Motors, and a news piece that aired this fall on several broadcast affiliates takes a look at this precedential case. Baker was a Langdon & Emison victory described as influential in the law because it provided an answer to the question of whether expert testimony could be called upon from former employees.
Bob Langdon Selected for Nation’s Top Attorneys List
Langdon & Emison partner Bob Langdon has been selected as one of the Nation’s Top One Percent, according to the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is “an […]
Brennan Delaney Named to Top Ten Attorneys Under 40
Langdon & Emison associate Brennan Delaney has been awarded with a Top 10 Under 40 Attorney distinction. The award is administered by the National Academy of Personal Injury […]
Takata Pleads Guilty in Airbag Case
Takata has finally pleaded guilty to deceiving automakers about the safety of its airbags. This week’s guilty plea by Takata in federal court, as well as the new accusations against automakers in a separate lawsuit, show that legal proceedings in the airbag scandal continue to move forward.
Bair Hugger MDL Surpasses 1,000 Mark
Langdon & Emison continues to accept potential cases on behalf of patients who suffered serious infections after a knee, hip or other joint replacement surgery. These lawsuits over 3M Bair Hugger blankets allege the device, which is used in hospitals across the country, exposed patients to contaminated air from the operating room, causing MRSA, sepsis and other serious infections.
Four Langdon & Emison Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
Langdon & Emison attorneys Brett Emison, Kent Emison, Bob Langdon and Mike Manners have all been named again to the annual directory of Best Lawyers in America.
L&E Partner Brett Emison to Present at AAJ 2016 Annual Convention
Langdon & Emison partner Brett Emison will present at the American Association for Justice 2016 Annual Convention on July 25 in Los Angeles. Mr. Emison will be featured on a distinguished panel of speakers at the Products Liability Section Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Program, presenting on the topic of “Evaluating Product Liability Cases: Do I Take the Case or Not”?