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 explosion at his home.
Brown v. Laclede Gas Co., Inc.
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Overview: $2.3 Million settlement for a worker in a products liability suit. A liquid oxygen cylinder fell over and exploded.
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Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against major electronic medical record (EMR) software providers including Allmeds, eClinical Works, Healthport... Read more
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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
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Overview: After four years of protracted litigation, Fenton-based Custom Hardware Engineering & Consulting, originally sued for copyright infringement, received... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against American Express Centurion Bank, American Express Company, Gemplus Corp., SCM Microsystems, Inc., Secure... Read more
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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
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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
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Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against major electronic medical record (EMR) software providers including Allmeds, eClinical Works, Healthport... Read more
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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
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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
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Represented Plaintiff in trade dress infringement, unfair competition and dilution action. Confidential resolution.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Overview: A federal jury awarded Acacia Research Corporation’s (Nasdaq: ACTG) subsidiary, Creative Internet Advertising Corporation, $6.6 million in a patent... Read more
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Representing Plaintiffs in patent infringement actions against Sprint Spectrum LP, Sprint Communications Co. LP, Nextel Operations Inc., Nextel West Corp., Nextel... Read more
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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
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Representing Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Siemens PLM Software, Inc., DSC Software, Inc., Cideon America, Inc., .Riess Corporation, Tesis PLMware... Read more
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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
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Representing Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Fandango, Inc., Expedia, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., American Airlines, Inc. and Zappos.com, Inc.,... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Overview: A federal jury awarded Acacia Research Corporation’s (Nasdaq: ACTG) subsidiary, Creative Internet Advertising Corporation, $6.6 million in a patent... Read more
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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
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Representing Plaintiffs in patent infringement actions against Tracfone Wireless Inc., MGA Entertainment Inc., Ace Cash Express Inc. and Ztar Mobile Inc. for... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Represented Plaintiff against AT&T and Frito Lay involving U.S. Patent No. 6,980,526 “Multiple Subscriber Videoconferencing System.” Confidential resolution.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Overview: The firm has handled hundreds cases against the manufacturers of dangerous drugs, including Avandia, Vioxx, Fen Phen, Aredia, Quinine, Ephedra, Levaquin,... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against major electronic medical record (EMR) software providers including Allscripts, McKesson, Sage, EPIC,... Read more
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Represented Plaintiff in trademark infringement action against Microsoft concerning the mark “bing.” Confidential resolution.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Represented Plaintiff in trademark infringement action against Vivendi Universal Games, Inc for a registered mark used in connection with educational support... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against major electronic medical record (EMR) software providers including Allmeds, Allscripts, Cerner,... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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Representing Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Fandango, Inc., Facebook, Inc., Expedia, Inc., Amazon.Com, Inc., Ebay, Inc., American Airlines, Inc.... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Research in Motion Corporation, Research in Motion, Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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Representing Defendant Smartphone Technologies, LLC in a declaratory judgment action filed by Futurewei Technologies, Inc. and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.... Read more
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Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against Links Medical Products, Inc. involving U.S. Patent 7,638,150 “Process for Preparing Concentrate... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against major electronic medical record (EMR) software providers including Allmeds, Allscripts, Cerner,... Read more
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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
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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
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Represented Plaintiff in patent infringement action against CMC Magnetics Corp., Hotan Corp., Fujifilm Holdings Corp., Fujifilm Holdings America Corp., Fujifilm... Read more
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Overview: After four years of protracted litigation, Fenton-based Custom Hardware Engineering & Consulting, originally sued for copyright infringement, received... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Represented Defendant against patent and copyright infringement allegations regarding computer code designed to diagnose problems within data management libraries.... Read more
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Represented Plaintiff against Tandberg, Avago, Bayer, Ericsson, and One Communications involving U.S. Patent No. 6,980,526 “Multiple Subscriber Videoconferencing... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Representing Plaintiff in a patent infringement action against Sony Mobile Communications AB, Sony Mobile Communications (USA), Inc., and Texas Instruments, Inc.... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Representing Complainant requesting the United States International Trade Commission commence an investigation under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930,... Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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