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Morefield Obtains Summary Judgment in Negligent Hiring and Retention Case

Morefield Obtains Summary Judgment in Negligent Hiring and Retention Case
Rick Morefield obtained summary judgment on behalf of his client South Metro Fire Protection District in the case of Holmes  v. South Metro Fire Protection District  and Phillip Brillhart.  The court entered summary judgment on February 19, 2010, just a few days before trial was set [...]

Posted on 02/26/2010 04:27:02

Yocum scores appellate victory in class action

On August 26, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld a dismissal obtained by Beckie Yocum of a class action filed in the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska.  The claims arose from alleged usury violations under the National Bank Act and the Depository Institutions Deregulation and [...]

Posted on 09/02/2008 19:29:41

Beckie Yocum Secures Victory in Employment Case

Beckie Yocum, who became a firm partner on August 1, 2008, wasted no time in securing a trial victory at her new firm.  On August 21, 2008, Ms. Yocum obtained a defense verdict for one of her clients in a retaliation case.  The outcome is a tribute to her hard work, attention to detail and [...]

Posted on 08/22/2008 03:23:37

Bottaro, Morefield & Kubin, L.C. welcomes new firm member

Bottaro, Morefield & Kubin, L.C. welcomes new firm member Rebecca S. Yocum.  Ms. Yocum was previously a partner at the law firm of Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, another highly regarded Kansas City law firm.  Ms. Yocum brings extensive experience in the areas of business litigation and employment litigation and adds additional strength to the firm’s [...]

Posted on 08/22/2008 02:19:07

New Associate Caleb Kirwan joins Bottaro, Morefield & Kubin, L.C.

Caleb Kirwan recently joined Bottaro, Morefield & Kubin, L.C. as an associate.  Mr. Kirwan brings a wealth of experience in the area of workers compensation.  He previously handled workers compensation claims for a national insurance carrier. Mr. Kirwan will continue to practice in the area of workers compensation, but will also be active in civil [...]

Posted on 08/21/2008 02:20:18

Salmonella, Rotten Tomatoes, Lawsuits

There appears to be a great deal of interest in lawsuits relating to the recent Salmonella outbreak involving tomatoes and other vegetables. However, there is not much known at this point to help evaluate whether there will be or should be significant personal injury litigation arising from this situation. As with any public [...]

Posted on 06/11/2008 16:23:45

Trial Techniques for the YouTube Generation – Or Why Every Law Firm Needs a Techno-Geek

If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is worth thousands more. Today’s jurors are accustomed to computer generated special effects in movies, they are used to the rewind and fast forward capabilities of DVD players and DVR units and they are used to virtually everything of interest appearing in video on [...]

Posted on 03/04/2008 03:27:20

Fair and Impartial Courts in Missouri

As a trial lawyer, I cannot imagine a more appropriate topic for discussion than the importance of fair and impartial courts. At a basic level, there. is nothing controversial about this subject. Who can really be opposed to fair and impartial courts? Yet, when fair and impartial courts decide controversial cases, [...]

Posted on 02/22/2008 00:18:01

Injuries on Snow and Ice in Kansas

With the coming of Spring, it is possible that you or someone you know was hurt during the winter months when they slipped and fell on snow or ice in Kansas. The question now is whether the legal system provides any ability to recover money to help pay for medical bills, lost wages, and/or [...]

Posted on 02/14/2008 22:58:47

Workers Compensation: Something More?

In Missouri, the umbrella of workers compensation coverage is a broad one. However, Missouri is one of the few states that will allow an injured employee to bring a civil action against a co-employee or supervisor “for affirmative negligent acts outside the scope of an employer’s responsibility to provide a safe workplace.” Graham v. [...]

Posted on 03/05/2007 22:29:47