Mind the Gaps: Unreliable Expert Testimony Dooms Plaintiff's Toxic Exposure Suit in Airline Uniform Case
A federal court recently dismissed claims brought by American Airlines employees who alleged health issues from chemically treated uniforms, finding the plaintiffs' expert testimony failed to meet the reliability standards required under Daubert and Rule 702. The ruling reinforces the high burden toxic tort plaintiffs face in proving causation and the importance of rigorous expert analysis in litigation involving chemical exposure.
Results:Court Sides with Baker Sterchi Landlord Client in Catastrophic Injury Suit
Court Sides with Baker Sterchi Landlord Client in Catastrophic Injury Suit
Baker Sterchi secured summary judgment for a Kansas City landlord client named as a defendant in a catastrophic injury lawsuit filed in Clay County Circuit Court, Missouri.
Recognition:Two Baker Sterchi Professionals Named 2025 Unsung Legal Heroes
JUL 11, 2025
Two Baker Sterchi Professionals Named 2025 Unsung Legal Heroes
Baker Sterchi professionals Jay Colon and Carol Eiskant have been named 2025 Unsung Legal Heroes by Missouri Lawyers Media.
Firm News:Michelle Meloche Appointed AHLA Health Care Practice Group Co-Vice Chair
Michelle Meloche Appointed AHLA Health Care Practice Group Co-Vice Chair
Baker Sterchi attorney Michelle Meloche, based in the firm's St. Louis office, has been appointed co-vice chair of the American Health Law Association (AHLA) Health Care Liability and Litigation Practice Group.
Firm News:Gregorio Silva Takes on Leadership, Mentorship Roles with LCLD
David Vaughn Article on Changing Associate Expectations Published in DRI's The Brief Case
Baker Sterchi attorney David Vaughn's article, "From Seinfeld to Streaming: Helping Today's Associates Find Their Why and Thrive," appears in the July/August edition of DRI's The Brief Case.
Results:Summary Judgment Obtained for Defendant Livestock Building Supplier in Wrongful Death Suit
Summary Judgment Obtained for Defendant Livestock Building Supplier in Wrongful Death Suit
Baker Sterchi secured summary judgment for a regional supplier of livestock buildings in a wrongful death case filed in Harrison County Circuit Court in Missouri.
Firm News:Meghan Kane Re-Elected to Illinois Defense Counsel's Board of Directors