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Jun
2020
The Aggressor Defense in Workers’ Compensation Cases
The Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (LIRC) continues to deny workers’ compensation whenever it finds an opportunity. The most recent case involves a problematic application of the so-called “aggressor defense” to injuries caused by workplace fights. Employee Hurt in Fight, Claims Workers’ Compensation The case is Ford v. Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc . Back in June, 2015, two ...
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17
Jun
2020
Cows Escape After Truck Accident: The Line Between Legal and Proximate Cause in Missouri
A truck accident outside St. Joseph has led to a chaotic scene, with police struggling to round up dozens of cows that escaped from the truck’s trailer. The incident provides another interesting and real-life scenario where the concepts of legal and proximate cause come into play. Dozens of Cows Escape After Truck Accident According to the initial reports, the accident happened early in the ...
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10
Jun
2020
Coronavirus Lawsuit Against Missouri Meat Processing Plant Dismissed
Meat processing plants in Missouri have proven to be a reliable source of coronavirus infections. With the close proximity of the workers and the difficult work environment, germs spread easily. The processing plants, however, have been slow and less than willing to take adequate safety precautions. Workers in a processing plant in Milan, Missouri, filed a lawsuit for these failures to keep them ...
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3
Jun
2020
How Does Subrogation Work in a Car Accident?
Subrogation is one of the most confusing aspects of personal injury law. However, it is far from uncommon, as it frequently arises after a car accident . Here is how subrogation works, how it is different in Missouri, and what it means for victims of car accidents. An Example: A Pedestrian Accident Outside St. Joseph It is easiest to understand a complex legal issue like subrogation with an ...
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