Overview:
$2 million jury verdict for the family of Robert McGrath, a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic. McGrath stabbed his father to death and wounded his mother with a kitchen knife immediately after his release by the hospital that had been treating him.
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Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu America, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 7,295,443 “Smartconnect... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in action against of U.S. Patent No. 5,399,950 “Automatic Venting System for a Vehicle with Obstruction Detection Utilizing Dynamically... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against HTC Corporation, HTC B.V.I, HTC America, Inc., and Texas Instruments, Inc. involving U.S. Patent No.... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Linkedin Corporation involving U.S. Patent No. 7,412,446 “Method, System and Storage Medium for... Read more
Represented Defendant for patent infringement against Samsung Electronics Co., Ld and Samsung Electronics USA, Inc. of U.S. Patents 7,295,443; and 7,522,424 “... Read more
Represent Plaintiffs in patent infringement action against numerous retailers involving U.S. Patent 4,707,592 “Personal Universal Identity Card System for Failsafe... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in a breach of contract action against Seven Trails West, LLC d/b/a 500 Seven Trails Drive Investors, LLC. Tried to case to jury and received... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Yahoo! for infringement of U.S. Patent No. 6,205,432 “Background Advertising System.” Tried to case to... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and Futurewei Technologies, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,950,645 “... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against HiTi Digital, Inc. and HiTi Digital America, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 7,162,549 “Multimode... Read more
Represented declaratory judgment counter-claimant against IEE and Delphi for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,292,727 “Vehicle Occupant Presence and Position... Read more
Representing Plaintiffs in patent infringement actions against T-Mobile for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,847,822 “Cellular Telephone System that uses Position... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Fandango, Inc., Expedia, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., American Airlines, Inc. and Zappos.com, Inc.,... Read more
Overview: Confidential Settlement of trademark infringement case where the defendant was accused of “reverse confusion.” The owner of a consulting company had sued... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Groupon, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,857,074 “Systems and Methods for Storing, Delivering and... Read more
Representing Plaintiffs in patent infringement actions against Cellco Partnershipent of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,847,822 “Cellular Telephone System that uses Position... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Canon, Inc. and Canon U.S.A., Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 7,295,443 “Smartconnect Universal Flash... Read more
Representing Plaintiffs in a fraudulent transfer action. Case is currently pending in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County. Technology Properties Limited, LLC v.... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Brother Industries, Ltd. and Brother International Corporation involving U.S. Patent Nos. 7,162,549 “... Read more
Overview: A boxer was awarded $41 Million by a jury for brain damage due to a hotel’s failure to have an ambulance at a boxing match. He was eventually diagnosed... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Microsoft Corporation involving U.S. Patent No. 6,507,353 “Influencing Virtual Actors in an... Read more
Represented Plaintiff for patent infringement against Commerce Bancshares, Inc. of U.S. Patents 6,857,074; 7,836,141; 7,895,306; 7,895,313; and 7,934,148 “Systems... Read more
Overview: Suit was filed in St. Louis Circuit Court alleging that the company failed to follow federal regulations pertaining to handling hazardous chemicals in the... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Cequel Communications, LLC d/b/a Suddenlink Communications involving U.S. Patent No. 5,642,155 "Method... Read more
Overview: Thirty-five year old Cliff Cruse was found dead by his minor son near midnight on April 12, 2006. The toxicology report revealed a lethal concentration of... Read more
Represented Defendant in jury trial against allegations of infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,296,946 "Ring Binder Mechanism" and 7,404,685 "Ring Binder Mechanism... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Newegg, Inc. and Rosewill, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,976,623”Flash Juke Box;” 7,162,549 “... Read more
Represented Plaintiff against AT&T and Frito Lay involving U.S. Patent No. 6,980,526 “Multiple Subscriber Videoconferencing System.” Confidential resolution.
Overview: After four years of protracted litigation, Fenton-based Custom Hardware Engineering & Consulting, originally sued for copyright infringement, received... Read more
Overview: Sixty two-year old Joe Baldwin woke up on Saturday, January 20, 2007 with acute onset of severe chest and abdominal pain. He was taken by his wife to the... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against major electronic medical record (EMR) software providers including Allscripts, McKesson, Sage, EPIC,... Read more
Representing Complainant requesting the United States International Trade Commission commence an investigation under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930,... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against major electronic medical record (EMR) software providers including Allmeds, Allscripts, Cerner,... Read more
Overview: A patient who suffered brain damage during heart bypass surgery settles suit for a confidential amount against the hospital and the perfusionist... Read more
Representing Plaintiffs in patent infringement actions against United States Cellular Corp. for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,847,822 “Cellular Telephone... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Dell Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,976,623 ”Flash Juke Box;” 7,162,549 “Multimode Controller for... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in trademark infringement action against Vivendi Universal Games, Inc for a registered mark used in connection with educational support... Read more
Missouri Jury Awards $105M in Exploding Tire Rim Case Documents show that Bridgestone/Firestone knew about defects and prior accidents A jury awarded $105 million... Read more
Overview In October 2001, Matt Love was hunting with a tree stand and safety belt in Jefferson County, Missouri. He was harnessed to the tree with a tree stand... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against IBM involving U.S. Patent No. 5,717,604 “Network Monitoring System for Tracking, Billing, and Recovering... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Digital Gaming Solutions S.A., Townview Trading, S.A., SBG Global, and Digital Gaming Network Ltd.,... Read more
Represented Plaintiff for patent infringement against Ameren Corporation of U.S. Patents 6,857,074; 7,836,141; 7,895,306; 7,895,313; and 7,934,148 “Systems and... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Lexar Media, Inc. and Micron Technology, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,976,623 “Flash Juke Box;”... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Sony Mobile Communications AB, Sony Mobile Communications (USA), Inc., and Texas Instruments, Inc.... Read more
Representing Plaintiffs in patent infringement actions against Virgin Mobile U.S.A. and Kajeet Inc. for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,847,822 “Cellular... Read more
Representing Plaintiffs in patent infringement actions against Tracfone Wireless Inc., MGA Entertainment Inc., Ace Cash Express Inc. and Ztar Mobile Inc. for... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Research in Motion Corporation, Research in Motion, Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Links Medical Products, Inc. involving U.S. Patent 7,638,150 “Process for Preparing Concentrate... Read more
Representing Plaintiffs in patent infringement actions against Alltel Corporation for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,847,822 “Cellular Telephone System that... Read more
Overview: A claim was brought against Coleman by the mother of a young man named Cary Lam. Cary went camping with his uncle. They lit a lantern for warmth in the... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Systemax, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. ”; 7,162,549 “Multimode Controller for Intelligent and ‘... Read more
Overview: On September 3, 2009, a Cole County jury awarded David Smith $1.02 million for his claims against Dr. Patrick Sporleder and his Jefferson City, Missouri... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in false marking and conversion of intellectual property action against Magmedix, Inc.; Millimeter Wave Technology, Inc., d/b/a MWT-Materials... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Oracle Corporation involving U.S. Patent No. 6,925,445 “Web-Based Design of Software for Keep-Alive... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against eBay and PayPal for infringement of U.S. Patent No. RE40,753E “Method and System for Conducting Business... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Dane-Elec Memory and Dane-Elec Corp, USA, involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,976,623”Flash Juke Box;” 7,162... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against major electronic medical record (EMR) software providers including Allmeds, eClinical Works, Healthport... Read more
Overview: $1.5 Million Settlement of a products liability suit. A worker was injured when a dust collection system suspended 25 feet above the floor collapsed and... Read more
Overview: This case was brought on behalf of the family of a student pilot who was killed in a crash. The suit, which was based on products liability, was settled... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against LivingSocial, Inc. involving U.S. Patent No. 7,412,446 “Method, System and Storage Medium for... Read more
Overview: $2 million jury verdict for the family of Robert McGrath, a diagnosed paranoid schizophrenic. McGrath stabbed his father to death and wounded his mother... Read more
Overview: Plaintiff suffered severe injuries including a compound fracture to his ankle and torn ligaments in his opposite knee as a result of an ATV accident.... Read more
Overview: Plaintiffs alleged serious injuries resulting from multiple design features of the Ford Explorer. In addition to the rollover issues often associated with... Read more
Representing Plaintiffs in patent infringement actions against Sprint Spectrum LP, Sprint Communications Co. LP, Nextel Operations Inc., Nextel West Corp., Nextel... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against eBay and PayPal for infringement of U.S. Patent No. RE40,753E "Method and System for Conducting Business... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Siemens PLM Software, Inc., DSC Software, Inc., Cideon America, Inc., .Riess Corporation, Tesis PLMware... Read more
Overview: Plaintiff suffered injuries when riding an ATV on an asphalt road. Plaintiff filed a lawsuit in Washington County, Missouri alleging that due to negligent... Read more
Represented Plaintiff against Amazon.com and Amazon Digital Services for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,466,236 “System and Method for Displaying and... Read more
Representing Plaintiff against AT&T, Inc., AT&T Mobility, LLC, HTC Corp., and HTC America for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,976,217 “Method and... Read more
Represented Defendant against patent and copyright infringement allegations regarding computer code designed to diagnose problems within data management libraries.... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement case against Honda Motor Company and BMW of North America involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,292,727 “Vehicle Occupant... Read more
Overview: $6.5 million settlement of a product liability suit. The plaintiff was a fire fighter who suffered brain damage when the oxygen alarm on his oxygen tank... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Hewlett-Packard Company involving U.S. Patent Nos. 7,162,549 “Multimode Controller for Intelligent... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Adams Golf, Inc., Sub-Zero, Inc., The Biltmore Company, Inc., Ace Cash Express, and Bankrate, Inc.... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Kingston Technology Company, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,976,623 “Flash Juke Box;” 7,295,443 “... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Shuttle, Inc. and Shuttle Computer Group, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 7,295,443 “Smartconnect... Read more
Overview: The plaintiffs had alleged that they had been denied their continuing exclusive right to provide cable service to a large apartment complex. Simul-Vision... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Arrow-Intechra, LLC involving U.S. Patent No. 5,424,944 “System and Methods for Controlled Asset... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Nokia Siemens Networks US, LLC, Nokia, Inc., and Texas Instruments, Inc. involving U.S. Patent No. 6,... Read more
Represented Plaintiff against Tandberg, Avago, Bayer, Ericsson, and One Communications involving U.S. Patent No. 6,980,526 “Multiple Subscriber Videoconferencing... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against major electronic medical record (EMR) software providers including Allmeds, eClinical Works, Healthport... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Expedia, Inc. involving U.S. Patent No. 7,412,446 “Method, System and Storage Medium for Providing... Read more
Represented Plaintiffs in patent infringement actions against AT&T for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,847,822 “Cellular Telephone System that Uses Position... Read more
Overview: A federal jury awarded Acacia Research Corporation’s (Nasdaq: ACTG) subsidiary, Creative Internet Advertising Corporation, $6.6 million in a patent... Read more
Represented Defendant in jury trial against allegations of infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,296,946 “Ring Binder Mechanism” and 7,404,685 “Ring Binder Mechanism... Read more
Represented Defendants against Cisco Systems, Inc. and Third Party Counter-Defendants in a Declaratory Judgment action involving U.S. Patent No. 6,980,526 “Multiple... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Rubbermaid Commercial Products, LLC involving U.S. Patent No. 5,974,621 “Mop Wringer with Mop Handle... Read more
Overview: Christina Bova was riding as a passenger in a car that was hit by train at hazardous crossing settles suit. Her resulting brain injury caused her to be... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in trade dress infringement, unfair competition and dilution action. Confidential resolution.
Overview: $2.3 Million settlement for a worker in a products liability suit. A liquid oxygen cylinder fell over and exploded.
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Acer, Inc. and Acer America Corporation involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,976,623 “Flash Juke Box;” 7,162,... Read more
Overview: After four years of protracted litigation, Fenton-based Custom Hardware Engineering & Consulting, originally sued for copyright infringement, received... Read more
Overview: A 48 year old man suffered third degree burn injuries to his upper body and had his arm amputated after he was electrocuted while at work in March of 2006... Read more
Overview: $2.5 million settlement for a 16-year old boy who was paralyzed from the chest down after an automobile accident on an improperly maintained road (no... Read more
Overview: A federal jury awarded Acacia Research Corporation’s (Nasdaq: ACTG) subsidiary, Creative Internet Advertising Corporation, $6.6 million in a patent... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in trademark infringement action against Microsoft concerning the mark “bing.” Confidential resolution.
Overview: On Nov. 13, 2000, Robert Moton, Sr. died after undergoing an unsuccessful elective thoracotomy to remove a benign tumor from his right lung, leading to a... Read more
Representing Defendant Smartphone Technologies, LLC in a declaratory judgment action filed by Futurewei Technologies, Inc. and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Adams Golf, Inc., Sub-Zero, Inc., The Biltmore Company, Inc., Ace Cash Express, and Bankrate, Inc.... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Microdia Limited involving U.S. Patent Nos. 7,295,443 “Smartconnect Universal Flash Media Card... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Scottrade, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,857,074 “Systems and Methods for Storing, Delivering and... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Apple, Inc. involving U.S. Patent No. 6,925,445 “Web-Based Design of Software for Keep-Alive Boards... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against ZTE Corporation, ZTE (USA), Inc. and ZTE Solutions, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,950,645 “ Power... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against major electronic medical record (EMR) software providers including Allmeds, Allscripts, Cerner,... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement case against Honda Motor Company and BMW of North America involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,292,727 "Vehicle Occupant... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Groupon, Inc. involving U.S. Patent No. 7,412,446 “Method, System and Storage Medium for Providing... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Seiko Epson Corporation and Epson America, Inc. involving U.S. Patent Nos.7,162,549 “Multimode... Read more
Representing Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Fandango, Inc., Facebook, Inc., Expedia, Inc., Amazon.Com, Inc., Ebay, Inc., American Airlines, Inc.... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against CMC Magnetics Corp., Hotan Corp., Fujifilm Holdings Corp., Fujifilm Holdings America Corp., Fujifilm... Read more
Representing Plaintiff against HTC and Sony Ericsson for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,076,275 “Method and System for Single-Step Enablement of Telephony... Read more
Overview: A gas utility company paid $8 Million to settle this wrongful death case filed on behalf of the family of Louis Brown, who was killed in a natural gas... Read more
Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against American Express Centurion Bank, American Express Company, Gemplus Corp., SCM Microsystems, Inc., Secure... Read more
Represented Plaintiff against Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, Virgin Mobile, and Helio for infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,046,782 “Telephone Call Control System and... Read more
Overview: On Jan. 29, 2010 a federal jury in St. Louis handed a big win to a St. Louis company, U.S. Ring Binder L.P., when it declared invalid two patents held by... Read more
Overview: The firm has handled hundreds cases against the manufacturers of dangerous drugs, including Avandia, Vioxx, Fen Phen, Aredia, Quinine, Ephedra, Levaquin,... Read more