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Healthcare Law Blog:Court's Opinion Highlights Importance of Limiting Punitive Damages Instructions in Medical Negligence Cases

OCT 15, 2024

Court's Opinion Highlights Importance of Limiting Punitive Damages Instructions in Medical Negligence Cases

The Court of Appeals for the Southern District of Missouri reversed a $500,000 punitive damage award in a medical negligence case involving the prescription of opioid medication. Ultimately, the appellate court held that the alleged conduct did not reach the extraordinarily high bar for the submission of punitive damages.

Firm News:Laura Beasley to Assume DRI Illinois State Representative Position

OCT 15, 2024

Laura Beasley to Assume DRI Illinois State Representative Position

Baker Sterchi Member Laura Beasley will transition from serving on the Board of DRI's State and Local Defense Organization to Illinois State Representative for DRI's 2024-2025 term at the Annual Meeting, October 16-18, in Seattle, Washington.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Logan Wallace in Kansas City

OCT 14, 2024

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Logan Wallace in Kansas City

Baker Sterchi welcomes Logan Wallace as an associate in the firm's Kansas City office.

Firm News:Samantha Patterson Appointed Vice-Chair of MO Bar Tort & Transportation Law Committee

OCT 11, 2024

Samantha Patterson Appointed Vice-Chair of MO Bar Tort & Transportation Law Committee

Baker Sterchi associate Samantha Patterson has been appointed Vice-Chair of The Missouri Bar Tort & Transportation Law Committee in the Litigation Division for the 2024-2025 term.

Firm News:David Vaughn Appointed Second Vice Chair of DRI Young Lawyers Committee

OCT 10, 2024

David Vaughn Appointed Second Vice Chair of DRI Young Lawyers Committee

Baker Sterchi associate David Vaughn has been appointed Second Vice Chair of the DRI Young Lawyers Committee for the 2024-2025 term.

Firm News:Allison Garrett Joins Baker Sterchi in Kansas City

OCT 10, 2024

Allison Garrett Joins Baker Sterchi in Kansas City

Allison Garrett has joined Baker Sterchi's Kansas City office as an associate.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Sponsors RMSA Annual Meeting

OCT 9, 2024

Baker Sterchi Sponsors RMSA Annual Meeting

On October 8, Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice proudly sponsored the 2024 Risk Management Service Agency (RMSA) Annual Meeting held at Campbell's Resort in Chelan, Washington.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Welcomes Lisa Verity in St. Louis

OCT 8, 2024

Baker Sterchi Welcomes Lisa Verity in St. Louis

Baker Sterchi welcomes Lisa Verity as an associate in the firm's St. Louis office.

Speaking Engagements:Hon. Michael David (Ret.) to Speak at The Bar Plan Defense Counsel Symposium

OCT 7, 2024

Hon. Michael David (Ret.) to Speak at The Bar Plan Defense Counsel Symposium

On October 18, the Hon. Michael David (Ret.) will present "Mentoring the Next Generation of Trial Lawyers/Development of Mediation/Arbitration Skills" at The Bar Plan's 2024 Defense Counsel Symposium in St. Louis, Missouri.

Firm News:Baker Sterchi Sponsors Autism Society of Southern Illinois Sensory Play Event

OCT 4, 2024

Baker Sterchi Sponsors Autism Society of Southern Illinois Sensory Play Event

On October 12, Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice is proudly sponsoring "Jump with Us!", a sensory play event being held at The Zone in Mount Vernon, Illinois.