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- [ANDERECK EVANS OBTAINS DEFENSE VERDICTS IN TWO PREMISES LIABILITY CASES IN NOVEMBER](https://lawofficemo.com/andereck-evans-obtains-defense-verdicts-in-two-premises-liability-cases-in-november/) - Beginning on November 14, 2022, Lori Korth and Bill Lewis represented Hy-Vee, Inc. before a jury in Clay County, Missouri. In the case of Lisa J. Raley v. Hy-Vee, Inc., Plaintiff alleged she slipped and fell in liquid on the floor in the bread aisle of Hy-Vee’s store located in Liberty, Missouri. Plaintiff alleged injury
- [ANDERECK EVANS ATTORNEY RATED AS 2022 RISING STARS BY SUPER LAWYERS](https://lawofficemo.com/andereck-evans-attorney-rated-as-2022-rising-stars-by-super-lawyers/) - We are pleased to announce Lori Korth has been selected to the 2022 Rising Stars list. No more than 2.5% of all licensed attorneys in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a
- [LAUREN GREGORY JOINS ANDERECK EVANS, LLC AS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY](https://lawofficemo.com/lauren-gregory-joins-andereck-evans-llc-as-associate-attorney/) - Ms. Lauren Gregory has recently joined Andereck Evans, LLC as our newest Associate Attorney. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from University of Missouri – Columbia in 2019. Ms. Gregory graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in 2022 with a Juris Doctor Degree. She was admitted to
- [Unanimous Defense Verdict Obtained By Korth And Evans In Boone County Jury Trial](https://lawofficemo.com/unanimous-defense-verdict-obtained-by-korth-and-evans-in-boone-county-jury-trial/) - Lori Korth and Terry Evans represented Hy-Vee, Inc. in the case of Sheryl Bevill-Stratton v. Hy-Vee, Inc. before a Boone County, Missouri jury in June 2022. In this case, Plaintiff alleged her leg was lacerated due to the placement of a metal price sign in the garden center. Plaintiff alleged the sign must have been
- [Andereck Evans, LLC is proud to announce our two newest partners: Joshua Friel and Lori Battern](https://lawofficemo.com/andereck-evans-lewis-figg-battagler-llc-is-proud-to-announce-our-two-newest-partners-joshua-friel-and-lori-battern/) - We are excited for the firm’s continued growth and our lineup of experienced, well-respected, and accomplished attorneys. Joshua joined the firm as a law clerk in 2010 while still in law school at the University of Missouri. After graduation, Joshua joined the firm’s Jefferson City office focusing on workers compensation defense, condemnation/eminent domain, and probate
- [Supreme Court Upholds LGBTQ Protections Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964](https://lawofficemo.com/supreme-court-upholds-lgbtq-protections-under-title-vii-of-the-civil-rights-act-of-1964/) - By: Joshua Friel Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in which it held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) also covers homosexual and transgender employees. Title VII generally applies to all employers with 15 more than employees. The ruling can be summed up with the
- [WHAT BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT](https://lawofficemo.com/what-businesses-need-to-know-about-the-families-first-coronavirus-response-act/) - By: Megan E. Ray The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 90-8, on March 18, 2020 and was signed into law by the President later that same day. The full text of the law can be found here: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6201/text?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22hr6201%22%5D%7D&r=1&s=1 The FFCRA provides employees with paid sick leave through the use
- [Firm Opens St. Louis Office](https://lawofficemo.com/firm-opens-st-louis-office/) - The firm is pleased to announce the opening of a St. Louis office. The new office is located at 225 S. Meramec Avenue, Suite 325, St. Louis, Missouri. The firm looks forward to being better able to serve its clients by having a presence in Kansas City, Springfield, Jefferson City and now St. Louis, Missouri.
- [UNANIMOUS DEFENSE VERDICT OBTAINED BY BATTERN AND EVANS](https://lawofficemo.com/unanimous-defense-verdict-obtained-by-battern-and-evans/) - Lori Battern and Terry Evans obtained a unanimous defense verdict in the case of Linda Allen v. Hy-Vee, Inc. before a Nodaway County, Missouri jury in March 2019. Plaintiff alleged she slipped and fell on ice on the concrete of Hy-Vee’s gas station parking lot near the gas pumps on December 22, 2016. Plaintiff alleged
- [Estate Planning Basics](https://lawofficemo.com/estate-planning-basics/) - By Joshua Friel Estate planning is the process of determining what happens to you and your property if you become disabled or when you die. Planning ahead of time enables you to make choices regarding your property and your health instead of those choices being made for you by a court. Estate planning can be
- [Medical Marijuana and its Impact on Missouri Employers](https://lawofficemo.com/medical-marijuana-and-its-impact-on-missouri-employers/) - By Jonathan Sabella On November 6, 2018, Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 which legalized the use of medical marijuana within the state. The amendment adds an article to the Missouri Constitution allowing patients that have a qualifying medical condition to obtain a prescription for marijuana. In so doing, Missouri joins more than 30 other states
- [COURT OF APPEALS AFFIRMS DEFENSE VERDICT OBTAINED BY LEWIS AND BATTERN](https://lawofficemo.com/court-of-appeals-affirms-defense-verdict-obtained-by-lewis-and-battern/) - Bill Lewis and Lori Battern represented Defendant Hy-Vee, Inc. in the case of Glenda Potter v. Hy-Vee, Inc. before a Greene County, Missouri jury in June 2017. After successfully obtaining a unanimous defense verdict on the premises liability case, plaintiff appealed the judgment entered in defendant’s favor alleging three points of error by the trial
- [Overview of medical fee disputes for Missouri workers’ compensation cases](https://lawofficemo.com/overview-of-medical-fee-disputes-for-missouri-workers-compensation-cases/) - By Joshua K. Friel In Missouri workers’ compensation cases, there are two primary types of cases that may be brought against employers and their insurers. The first type of case is the primary workers’ compensation case, the “injury case,” where an injured worker seeks compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and disability in connection with
- [MISSOURI SUPREME COURT ADDRESSES COMMUTATION OF BENEFITS AND POST-AWARD “SETTLEMENTS”](https://lawofficemo.com/missouri-supreme-court-addresses-commutation-of-benefits-and-post-award-settlements/) - By Miles B. Figg and Joshua K. Friel The Supreme Court of Missouri affirmed the final award of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“Commission”), in which it refused to approve a lump sum settlement of permanent total disability benefits after the award became final. Andrew Dickemann v. Costco Wholesale Corporation.[1] The Dickemann case clarified
- [Recent Missouri Court of Appeals Opinion Causes Companies to Review their Contracts and Relationships with Independent Contractors](https://lawofficemo.com/recent-missouri-court-of-appeals-opinion-causes-companies-to-review-their-contracts-and-relationships-with-independent-contractors/) - By Megan E. Ray The Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, recently handed down an opinion which has implications for all Missouri companies using independent contractors. The Court held on March 13, 2018 in the Bare v. Carroll Electric Cooperative Corporation opinion, that the Cooperative was liable for trespass by the contractor because the nature
- [Battagler and Ray Win Two Defense Verdicts in Polk County Personal Injury Trial](https://lawofficemo.com/battagler-and-ray-win-two-defense-verdicts-in-polk-county-personal-injury-trial/) - Shawn Battagler and Megan Ray represented Defendants Bruce and Debra Buxton in the case of Kathalana & Steven Klein v. Bruce & Debra Buxton before a Polk County, Missouri jury last week. The case arose out of alleged incidents with the Defendants’ dogs crossing onto Plaintiffs’ property and biting Plaintiff and her horses in 2009,
- [Missouri Supreme Court Clarifies Co-Employee Liability Law](https://lawofficemo.com/missouri-supreme-court-clarifies-co-employee-liability-law/) - By Miles B. Figg The Missouri Supreme Court found in favor of arguments presented by attorneys Terry Evans and Miles Figg from the law firm of Andereck, Evans, Lewis, Figg & Battagler. The Opinion issued by the Supreme Court, in Conner v. Ogletree,[1] clarifies under what circumstances and to what extent an injured employee may bring
- [Impeachment by Criminal Convictions in Civil Trials in Missouri](https://lawofficemo.com/impeachment-by-criminal-convictions-in-civil-trials-in-missouri/) - By William S. Lewis and Lori E. Battern One of the striking characteristics of our legal system is the right of counsel to impeach the credibility of witnesses. The purpose is to suggest or give an indication to the judge or jury of whether one should believe the witness and what weight they should give
- [Evans and Herron win defense verdict for doctor in medical malpractice case](https://lawofficemo.com/evans-and-herron-win-defense-verdict-for-doctor-in-medical-malpractice-case/) - Terry Evans and Corey Herron prevailed in a six-day jury trial in which they represented Dr. Ralph Boling in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri. The case was tried in the Fall of 2005. Plaintiff, age 66 and post-menopausal, sought medical care and treatment in May 1996 for abnormal uterine bleeding at an outreach clinic in Edina,
- [Evans and Lewis prevail in low-velocity impact lawsuit](https://lawofficemo.com/evans-and-lewis-prevail-in-low-velocity-impact-lawsuit/) - Terry Evans and William Lewis win a defense verdict in a low-velocity impact (LVI) lawsuit venued in Daviess County, Missouri at Gallatin. Plaintiff, Robert Smith, age 42, brought suit against Rosalie Jarrett for a motor vehicular accident which occurred on the Hy-Vee parking lot in Bethany, Missouri. During the litigation, Mrs. Jarrett died and her
- [Animal Owner Liability Lawsuit](https://lawofficemo.com/animal-owner-liability-lawsuit/) - Matthew Krohn wins a defense verdict in a cattle owner liability lawsuit venued in Randolph County, Missouri at Moberly. Plaintiffs, Vernon Fifield and Robyn Sly, husband and wife, brought suit against Defendants Wages for damages to Plaintiffs' motor vehicle allegedly caused by Defendants calf which Plaintiffs claim they hit in the roadway. Plaintiffs had been
- [Matthew Krohn serves on the Missouri Bar's Law Practice Management/Law Office Technology Committee](https://lawofficemo.com/matthew-krohn-serves-on-the-missouri-bars-law-practice-management-law-office-technology-committee/) - The Committee recently completed, 'Planning Ahead: A Guide to Protect Your Clients' and Your Survivors Interests in the Event of Your Disability or Death.' Krohn served as a reviewer of the guide, which the Board of Governors approved to be distributed to Missouri Lawyers. The guide can be found at the following link www.mobar.org/lpmonline/planning_ahead.htm
- [Jack Peace Elected Judge](https://lawofficemo.com/jack-peace-elected-judge/) - Jack Peace was elected as the 3rd Circuit Court Judge in November and sworn in on January 3. The Third Judicial Circuit consists of Grundy, Mercer, Harrison and Putnam Counties. Peace began working with the Andereck Evans Firm in 1976.
- [Dana Kollar Re-joins AEMWJ](https://lawofficemo.com/dana-kollar-re-joins-aemwj/) - Dana Kollar, a former Associate with Andereck, Evans, Milne, Peace and Widger, has recently re-joined the firm and will be continuing her general civil litigation practice in the Jefferson City office. Dana was a law clerk for two years in our Jefferson City office while attending law school at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Upon graduating
- [$3.8 Million Verdict](https://lawofficemo.com/3-8-million-verdict/) - Evans wins nearly $4 million in lawsuit which eventually leads to a $9.3 million verdict against insurance company for bad faith Kelly Krohn was operating a 1992 Plymouth Voyager eastbound on Highway 350 in Kansas City, Missouri, approaching its intersection with Noland Road. A passenger in the vehicle was Renee Ingram, who was sitting in
- [Krohn and Evans Reached A Favorable Settlement In A Two-Car Collision Lawsuit](https://lawofficemo.com/krohn-and-evans-reached-a-favorable-settlement-in-a-two-car-collision-lawsuit/) - The case was mediated and all claims were resolved. Krohn and Evans obtained a $200,000 settlement for Mr. Robert Stiens, who was the operator of a truck involved in the collision. Plaintiff Shelly Swain was a passenger in the other pickup truck involved in the collision operated by Defendant Derr. Swain sued Derr and Mr.
- [Rear-end Automobile Collision Defense Verdict](https://lawofficemo.com/rear-end-automobile-collision-defense-verdict/) - William Lewis persuaded a Clay County, Missouri jury to find in his client's favor and award a defense verdict in favor of the Defendant who was involved in a read-end collision. Plaintiff, Dennis Taylor brought suit against Defendant, Ruth Ingalls for damages he alleged resulting from a rear-end collision on Highway 169 in Smithville, Missouri.
- [Evans and Peerson Defend $17.5 Million Claim - Unanimous Verdict: $0](https://lawofficemo.com/evans-and-peerson-defend-17-5-million-claim-unanimous-verdict-0/) - Terry Evans and Haley Peerson persuaded a Clay County, Missouri jury to find unanimously in favor of Defendant Hy-Vee, Inc. in a premises liability claim brought by Plaintiff Sandra Salisbury in which Plaintiff and her spouse claimed over seventeen million dollars in damages. Plaintiff alleged that on January 9, 1999, she fell in the parking
- [Passenger Wrongful Death Claim - Defense Verdict](https://lawofficemo.com/passenger-wrongful-death-claim-defense-verdict/) - Bill Lewis and Amanda Klein persuaded a Holt County, Missouri jury to find unanimously in favor of Defendant Jessica Blackman, the driver in a single vehicle accident, in a wrongful death action brought by the decedent's mother, Plaintiff Cyndi Meier. Plaintiff alleged that on October 22, 2005 at approximately 1:20 am, Defendant Jessica Blackman was
- [The Trial Team of Johnson, Battagler and McCord Win $660,000 Jury Verdict](https://lawofficemo.com/the-trial-team-of-johnson-battagler-and-mccord-win-660000-jury-verdict/) - Veteran eminent domain lawyer George M. Johnson, with the assistance of Andereck, Evans lawyers Shawn Battagler and Megan McCord challenged the City of Branson, Missouri at trial and persuaded a Taney County jury to award in favor of the firm's clients. Long time Branson residents, Darrel and Virginia Ledbetter, bought their farm north of Branson
- [Krohn and Klein Win Defense Verdict In Multi Auto Collision Lawsuit](https://lawofficemo.com/krohn-and-klein-win-defense-verdict-in-multi-auto-collision-lawsuit/) - Krohn and Klein persuaded a Buchanan County, MO jury to find in their client's favor and award a favorable defense verdict to the Defendant who was in a multi car interstate collision. Plaintiff, Stephanie Binning, brought suit against Defendant, Juanita Sherrow, for damages alleged resulting from multi car collision on Interstate 29 Highway just south
- [Corey Herron Appointed Judge](https://lawofficemo.com/corey-herron-appointed-judge/) - Corey Herron has been appointed as Judge of the Associate Circuit for Atchison County. He fills the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Zel Fischer to the Missouri Supreme Court. Herron began working with the Andereck Evans Firm in 1996.
- [Narron v. Ashley Wood - William Lewis defended this case involving a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 92 in Clay County.](https://lawofficemo.com/narron-v-ashley-wood-william-lewis-defended-this-case-involving-a-motor-vehicle-accident-that-occurred-on-highway-92-in-clay-county/) - William Lewis defended this case involving a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 92 in Clay County. Defendant rear-ended a vehicle stopped at a stop light which was occupied by the Plaintiffs Brian and Jerry Narron. No comparative fault was submitted to the jury. Before trial, the Plaintiffs demanded $30,000 for each claim. Prior
- [Owens v. Denton - William Lewis defended this case involving a rear-end accident which occurred in Buchanan County at the intersection of Highway 169 and I-29](https://lawofficemo.com/owens-v-denton-william-lewis-defended-this-case-involving-a-rear-end-accident-which-occurred-in-buchanan-county-at-the-intersection-of-highway-169-and-i-29/) - William Lewis defended this case involving a rear-end accident which occurred in Buchanan County at the intersection of Highway 169 and I-29. The Plaintiff was stopped at a stop light on the off ramp from I-29 and was waiting to make a left turn onto 169 at which time her vehicle was struck by the
- [Meier v. Blackman - William Lewis defended this lawsuit involving a one-vehicle accident in Atchison County.](https://lawofficemo.com/meier-v-blackman-william-lewis-defended-this-lawsuit-involving-a-one-vehicle-accident-in-atchison-county/) - William Lewis defended this lawsuit involving a one-vehicle accident in Atchison County. Plaintiff's decedent was ejected from the vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. Although State Farm paid the policy limit of $50,000, the Plaintiff refused to release the Defendant and elected to proceed to trial. The case was tried in Holt County from June 24-26,
- [Billington v. Hy-Vee - William Lewis defended this case involving a slip and fall incident at the Hy-Vee Store in Kirksville.](https://lawofficemo.com/billington-v-hy-vee-william-lewis-defended-this-case-involving-a-slip-and-fall-incident-at-the-hy-vee-store-in-kirksville/) - William Lewis defended this case involving a slip and fall incident at the Hy-Vee Store in Kirksville. The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant was negligent in allowing water to remain on the floor in the customer service area which caused the Plaintiff to slip and fall. The Plaintiff alleged special damages in the amount of
- [Lewis & Peerson Win Defense Verdict in Clay County Parking Lot Fall](https://lawofficemo.com/lewis-peerson-win-defense-verdict-in-clay-county-parking-lot-fall/) - Schnabel v. Hy-Vee, Inc. William Lewis and Haley Peerson convinced a Clay County jury to assess no fault on Hy-Vee for a slip and fall involving a 72 year old woman. Plaintiff claimed that she fell when she stepped out of her car in the parking lot at the Gladstone Hy-Vee. She testified that as
- [Lewis & Peerson Win Defense Verdict in Clay County Slip & Fall](https://lawofficemo.com/lewis-peerson-win-defense-verdict-in-clay-county-slip-fall/) - Moon v. Hy-Vee, Inc. William Lewis and Haley Peerson successfully defended this slip and fall case by convincing a Clay County jury to award Plaintiff Daren Moon $0. The Plaintiff claimed that he slipped and fell when he entered the Hy-Vee store in Gladstone, Missouri. The Plaintiff alleged that there was a significant amount of
- [Rod Widger Appointed ECBA State Liaison in Missouri](https://lawofficemo.com/rod-widger-appointed-ecba-state-liaison-in-missouri/) - The Electric Cooperative Bar Association is pleased to introduce the new ECBA State Liaison in Missouri, Rod Widger. Rod is a Charter Member of ECBA and represents several distribution electric cooperatives in Missouri. His role as State Liaison is to facilitate communications and provide a local support system for ECBA members in Missouri. He will
- [Lewis and Klein Keep Damages Low in Kansas](https://lawofficemo.com/lewis-and-klein-keep-damages-low-in-kansas/) - This accident occurred on July 24, 2008, at the Hy-Vee in Lawrence, Kansas at approximately 10:00 p.m. Ms. Davis slipped and fell on water in the produce section, after which she complained of ankle pain and sought treatment. She was taken by ambulance to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Plaintiff alleged to have suffered an injury to
- [Defense Verdict for Lewis and Klein](https://lawofficemo.com/defense-verdict-for-lewis-and-klein/) - At the time of the accident, Plaintiff was operating a Black 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse westbound on US 36 Highway in St. Joseph, Missouri. At the same time and place Defendant was operating a 1999 Mercury Cougar also traveling westbound on 36 Highway which struck the rear of Plaintiff's vehicle. Defendant testified that before she came
- [Krohn and Blackburn win Defense Verdict in Case Involving a Motor Vehicle Accident in Mercer County](https://lawofficemo.com/krohn-and-blackburn-win-defense-verdict-in-case-involving-a-motor-vehicle-accident-in-mercer-county/) - Plaintiff John Rouse brought suit against Defendants, Super Gro of Iowa, Inc. and Keith Cuvelier for damages alleged to have been the result of a motor vehicle accident on Highway 65, north of Princeton, Missouri. In August, 2007, Defendant Cuvelier, sole owner of Super Gro of Iowa, Inc., was nearly past Plaintiff while overtaking Plaintiff
- [Lewis and Klein Secure Another Defense Verdict - Slip-and-Fall at Grocery Store](https://lawofficemo.com/lewis-and-klein-secure-another-defense-verdict-slip-and-fall-at-grocery-store/) - This case arises out of a slip and fall on liquid at the Hy-Vee located at 18101 W. 119th Street, Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas. On July 15, 2009, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Plaintiff alleges she slipped on water and fell to her knees in an aisle in Hy-Vee in which an open cooler was located.
- [Lewis Wins a Defense Verdict in T-Bone Motor Vehicle Accident in Buchanan County, Missouri](https://lawofficemo.com/lewis-wins-a-defense-verdict-in-t-bone-motor-vehicle-accident-in-buchanan-county-missouri/) - William Lewis convinced a Buchanan County jury to find in his client's favor and award a verdict in favor of the defendant. The trial lasted two days in April 2012. Plaintiff Paul Newton brought suit against Defendant David Martorelli for damages alleged to have been the result of a motor vehicle accident on the Belt
- [Lewis Wins Defense Verdict in Wrongful Death Case Involving a Motor Vehicle Accident in Carroll County, Missouri](https://lawofficemo.com/lewis-wins-defense-verdict-in-wrongful-death-case-involving-a-motor-vehicle-accident-in-carroll-county-missouri/) - William Lewis convinced a Carroll County jury to find in his clients' favor and award a verdict in favor of the defendants. The trial lasted three days in November 2011. Plaintiffs Scott and Michelle Merriman brought suit for the wrongful death of their son, David Merriman, against a school bus company and its driver. On
- [Evans and Smiley Awarded Favorable Med-Mal Jury Verdict](https://lawofficemo.com/evans-and-smiley-awarded-favorable-med-mal-jury-verdict/) - Dale v. Kirksville Anesthesia Associates, P.C., Theresa T. Rickelman, D.O., Kelly D. Burchett, D.O., Kelly D. Burchett, D.O., LLC, and Charlotte Cowan, C.R.N.A., - Adair County, Missouri (Kirksville) On January 3, 2008, the Plaintiff, Mrs. Dale, a 76 year old woman at the time, suffered second degree burns to her face following an operating room
- [Evans and Smiley Reach Favorable Settlement in Co-Worker Claim](https://lawofficemo.com/evans-and-smiley-reach-favorable-settlement-in-co-worker-claim/) - Aery v. Moore - Cass County, Missouri (Harrisonville) The Plaintiff, Mr. Aery, sued his co-employee Mr. Moore, for injuries sustained in a work place accident that occurred on August 22, 2005. Terry Evans and Sheri Smiley represented the Defendant, Mr. Moore. Mr. Moore, a foreman for Osage Valley Electric Cooperative, was operating a digger derrick
- [Krohn and Walker Awarded Favorable Jury Verdict In Personal Injury Case](https://lawofficemo.com/krohn-and-walker-awarded-favorable-jury-verdict-in-personal-injury-case/) - Matthew Krohn and Tara Walker won a favorable defense verdict in Ty Golden v. Michael Overton et al. Krohn and Walker represented Defendants Brad Burns and Wayne Burns. Krohn and Walker had the unenviable position of representing the only defendant without insurance coverage and the only defendant for which punitive damages were sought, Brad Burns.
- [Battagler and Smiley Provide presentation on Workers' Compensation at Missouri Electric Cooperative Insurance Program](https://lawofficemo.com/battagler-and-smiley-provide-presentation-on-workers-compensation-at-missouri-electric-cooperative-insurance-program/) - Shawn Battagler and Sheri Smiley recently spoke on the subject of Workers' Compensation at a seminar held by the Missouri Electric Cooperative Insurance Program in Jefferson City, Missouri. Primarily, Shawn and Sheri provided helpful information and lessons learned with respect to drug and alcohol policies, severance packages that included releases of all claims, effective use
- [Firm Recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly](https://lawofficemo.com/firm-recognized-by-missouri-lawyers-weekly/) - The law firm has just been recognized in the Missouri Lawyers Weekly for having two of the top 70 defense wins in Missouri for 2012. Terry Evans and Sheri Smiley were acknowledged for their win in the Adair County medical negligence case of Dale v. Kirksville Anesthesia Associates, et al. while William Lewis and Amanda
- [Battagler and Ray Win Unanimous Defense Verdict in Jasper County Personal Injury Trial](https://lawofficemo.com/battagler-and-ray-win-unanimous-defense-verdict-in-jasper-county-personal-injury-trial/) - Shawn Battagler and Megan Ray represented defendant Brandon Dighero in the case of John Powell v. Brandon Dighero before a Jasper County Missouri jury in March of 2013. The case arose out of a motor vehicle accident which occurred in December of 2005, in which Plaintiff John Powell's vehicle collided with the rear of a
- [Matthew Krohn Elected](https://lawofficemo.com/matthew-krohn-elected/) - On November 4, 2014 Matthew Krohn was elected as Associate Circuit Judge of Mercer County, Missouri. He will be sworn in and take the bench in January 2015. Krohn began his legal career with Andereck Evans in 1997. He is the third member of the firm to become a Missouri Judge since 2007.
- [1.35 Million Dollar Settlement in a Wrongful Death Action](https://lawofficemo.com/1-35-million-dollar-settlement-in-a-wrongful-death-action/) - Andereck, Evans, Widger, Johnson & Lewis, LLC Successfully Negotiated a 1.35 Million Dollar Settlement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company in a Wrongful Death Action. In September of 2014, Bill Lewis, Matt Krohn, and Jason Wilson successfully negotiated a 1.35 Million Dollar settlement with the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the wrongful death of Nina
- [Evans and Lewis Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict in Clay County Personal Injury Trial](https://lawofficemo.com/evans-and-lewis-obtain-unanimous-defense-verdict-in-clay-county-personal-injury-trial/) - Terry Evans and Bill Lewis represented defendant Hy-Vee, Inc. in the case of Helen Remington v. Hy-Vee, Inc. before a Clay County, Missouri jury in June of 2014. The case arose out of an alleged fall which occurred in October of 2011, in which Plaintiff Helen Remington alleged she fell after stepping on a crack
- [Evans and Battern Obtain Unanimous Defense Verdict in Buchanan County Personal Injury Trial](https://lawofficemo.com/evans-and-battern-obtain-unanimous-defense-verdict-in-buchanan-county-personal-injury-trial/) - Terry Evans and Lori Battern represented defendant Hy-Vee, Inc. in the case of Ronald Parrish v. Hy-Vee, Inc. before a Buchanan County, Missouri jury in October of 2015. The case arose out of an alleged fall which occurred in December of 2012, in which Plaintiff Ronald Parrish alleged he fell after stepping on a thin
- [Shawn Battagler Named ECBA Missouri State Liaison](https://lawofficemo.com/shawn-battagler-named-ecba-missouri-state-liaison/) - Shawn Battagler has been named Missouri State Liaison for the Electric Cooperative Bar Association (ECBA). The ECBA is a professional network of attorneys representing the interests of cooperative members of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). For over 75 years the Andereck Evans Law Firm has represented Rural Electric Cooperatives throughout the State of
- [Unanimous Defense Verdict Obtained by Lewis and Battern in Greene County Personal Injury Jury Trial](https://lawofficemo.com/unanimous-defense-verdict-obtained-by-lewis-and-battern-in-greene-county-personal-injury-jury-trial/) - Bill Lewis and Lori Battern represented Defendant Hy-Vee, Inc. in the case of Susan Harris v. Hy-Vee, Inc. before a Greene County, Missouri jury in April 2017. This case arose when Plaintiff slipped on one partially melted ice cube in front of the self-service fountain drink machine in the casual dining area of the Hy-Vee
- [Two New Associates Join The Firm](https://lawofficemo.com/two-new-associates-join-the-firm/) - Jonathan R. Sabella Mr. Sabella graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in 2017 with a Juris Doctor Degree and a Certificate in Dispute Resolution. He was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2017. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Evangel University in 2012 and his master’s degree in International

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