Sophie Woodworth's Legal Cases (5)

Personal injury

DiStefano v. St. Gobain

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OUTCOME: Verdict for plaintiff upheld on Appeal

Marion Michael DiStefano sued Saint-Gobain Calmar, Inc. and William T. Whitlow for negligence due to injuries he suffered while performing work for Calmar on its property. After the jury found for DiSt ... efano and awarded damages, Calmar and Whitlow appealed, asserting that the circuit court lacked subject matter jurisdiction over the negligence claim because, pursuant to Section 287.040.2, RSMo., Calmar was DiStefano's statutory employer, and, therefore, the case fell within the exclusive jurisdiction of workers' compensation. The Court of Appeals disagreed and affirmed (upheld) the judgment for DiStefano

Personal injury

Gray v. Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital

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OUTCOME: Verdict for the plaintiff

Claim by 15-year old (minor) who was raped by a male patient when both were admitted to the adolescent ward of Two Rivers. The allegations against the defendant included claims for negligence and medi ... cal malpractice, as well as a failure to adequately monitor and thus protect the plaintiff from injury. Despite the plaintiff's age and lack of capacity, the defendant claimed that Ms. Gray consented to sexual conduct. On these facts, the Missouri Dept. of Health cited the hospital for staffing deficiencies resulting in a “negative patient outcome.” After a jury trial, a verdict was returned in favor of Ms. Gray.

Civil rights

Sterling v. Manley, et al.

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OUTCOME: Verdict for the plaintiff

Claim of mentally challenged gentlemen against police officers in a case of police brutality and excessive force, for injuries sustained when assaulted by police officers in his own front yard. Verdict ... returned in favor of the plaintiff.

Employment and labor

David v. Technical Education Services, Inc.

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OUTCOME: Verdict for the plaintiff

Plaintiff's employer terminated him, but failed or refused to provide him with the reasons; this was inappropriate because Missouri statute requires that a "service letter" be provided upon request. A ... verdict was returned for the plaintiff.

Wrongful death

Robinson v. Safe-T-Flare Services, et al.

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OUTCOME: Verdict to family of Janet Robinson

Janet Robinson was a passenger in a vehicle traveling through a construction zone when it was struck by another vehicle driven by an intoxicated driver. The claim was for negligence against the intoxic ... ated driver, but also against the construction companies for improper placement of the warning signs and roadway design plan. The jury found in favor of the family for the death of their loved one.

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