What's New

September 2, 2010

DePuy Orthopedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, has issued a worldwide recall on its "metal-on-metal" ASR XL Acetabular System for Total Hip Replacement. These implants have been known to fail at an extremely high rate. These implants can shed particles into the body causing severe pain, reactions, and sometimes require additional surgery. DePuy has released the following statement to the public: "Data recently received by the company shows that more people than expected who received the ASR Hip System experienced pain and other symptoms that led to a second hip replacement surgery, called a revision surgery. For this reason, DePuy Orthopaedics is voluntarily recalling its ASR™ XL Acetabular System and DePuy ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System. This recall means additional testing and treatment may be necessary to ensure the hip is functioning well. In some cases, patients may need additional surgery." If you have undergone a hip replacement surgery and are having pain or problems, or know that you were implanted with the ASR Hip System, please contact our office for further information.

August 6, 2010

BFRG Named Lead Counsel in AT&T Mobility Class Action

BFRG partner Chip Robertson was recently named as lead settlement counsel by the Honorable Amy St. Eve of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in the case of In re: AT&T Mobility Wireless Data Services Tax Litigation.


This multi district litigation case brings together over 50 cases filed nationwide which seek class action treatment for cases alleging that AT&T Mobility improperly collected certain taxes and fees on internet access services.

August 4, 2010

In what could be one of the largest consumer class action cases in U.S. history, Judge Amy St. Eve of Chicago has granted preliminary approval to a settlement negotiated by a team led by BFRG partner Chip Robertson.  Judge St. Eve granted preliminary approval of a settlement seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in refunds of sales and other taxes collected on internet access services and she ordered that notice of the proposed be sent to class members.  Chip Robertson has been named Co-Lead Settlement Counsel on behalf of the settlement class and is spearheading the settlement process.

August 1, 2010

James Bartimus, James Frickleton and Steve Gorny listed as Best Lawyers 2011

 

Jim Bartimus, Jim Frickleton and Steve Gorny were all named in the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers. Jim Bartimus was named in the category of Medical Malpractice Law. Jim Frickleton and Steve Gorny were named under Product Liabililty Litigation. All three were named as some of the best in Personal Injury Litigation as well. Congratulations to Jim, Jim and Steve on this great honor.

June 29, 2010

Michael Rader settled a wrongful death claim that arose while a 72 year old female was walking on a sidewalk at an independent living facility that provides housing to elderly and disabled persons. In preparation for her move in, the elderly lady went to her future apartment to clean the windows. The elderly woman had not yet moved into her apartment at the time of the accident and had only been on the property on two previous occasions. She was not aware of the dangerous condition of the sidewalk. While walking towards her apartment on the only sidewalk provided, she tripped on a 1½ inch - 90 degree rise. The woman was rushed to the local emergency room where she was diagnosed with an orbital bone fracture. Two months later, she tragically died from complications of injuries sustained in the fall. It was discovered through the course of deposition testimony that the living facility’s representatives and owners were aware that this condition was dangerous to elderly persons and had been present for a long period of time. Additionally, the condition of the sidewalk at the time of the accident violated several national building standards regarding walkways.

June 28, 2010

Steve Gorny was elected to the Executive Committee of the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers on June 25, 2010. The elections were held at the MATA Annual Meeting which was held at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. The Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers is an organization of Missouri attorneys which try and preserve the rights of all Missourians.

June 8, 2010

Jim Bartimus, Jim Frickleton and Steve Gorny are once again named Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers is a peer nominated process which by only the best of the best are named through a peer review process.

June 15, 2010

Jim Bartimus has been inducted to the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. The IATL limits its membership to 500 Fellows from the United States. The Academy seeks out, identifies, acknowledges and identifies those who have achieved a career of excellence through demonstrated skill and ability in jury trials, trials before the court and appellate practice. The Academy invites only lawyers who have attained the highest level of advocacy. Mr. Bartimus has been evaluated by his colleagues and the judges in his jurisdiction and has been highly recommended by them as possessing these qualifications and characteristics.

June 1, 2010

Steve Gorny receives the Amy Fithian award from the Mid America Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This award recognizes a long standing support and leadership of the chapter and its highest honor.

June 7, 2010

Steve Gorny and Michelle Marvel Obtain Confidential Settlement on behalf of a woman who fell and was injured at a local apartment complex.