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Avoiding Traps in Policy Limit Demands and Balancing Liability Excess Insurance Towers

Lashly & Baer attorney Patrick E. Foppe along with co-authors Stephen Johnson, and Bryan Currie discuss “Avoiding Traps in Policy Limit Demands & Balancing Liability Excess Insurance Towers,” in the July/August 2024 issue of For the Defense, a DRI magazine. Managing catastrophic trucking claims and navigating layered insurance policies require a strategic approach to balance policy limits and mitigate liability risks. This article highlights key strategies for handling policy limit demands, avoiding bad faith Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Lashly & Baer Ranked 11th on Corporate Philanthropy List

April 11, 2024 – We are proud to announce that the St. Louis Business Journal has ranked Lashly & Baer 11th on their St. Louis’ Largest Corporate Philanthropists List – Small Companies. In 2023 we donated a combined total of cash and in-kind donations totaling $143, 594. “Lashly has a long history of meaningful involvement in the St. Louis community.  Our employees are passionate about supporting organizations that serve the less fortunate.  The causes Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

OIG Recommendations for Nursing Homes

The Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) has released the last of three reports analyzing the impact of Covid-19 on nursing home residents and issuing recommendations to improve response and care in nursing homes during future infectious disease events. The reports were published as part of a three-part review of the impact of Covid-19 upon nursing home residents and staff and issued recommendations to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) to better Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Kevin L. Fritz Receives Panel Counsel of the Year Award!

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Lashly & Baer attorney Kevin L. Fritz was presented with the Panel Counsel of the Year award from National Interstate Insurance Company and Vanliner Insurance Company. This award is presented to a lawyer who shows excellence in legal results and client service. We are proud of Kevin and the Lashly & Baer Transportation team for this significant achievement! Kevin L. Fritz receives the Panel Counsel of the Year award.

By Niki McCormick, ago

No More Mileage Radius?

Proposed Revisions to Missouri Collaborative Practice Agreements with Nurse Practitioners On February 23, 2024, the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts and Missouri State Board of Nursing announced proposed revisions to the collaborative practice rules between physicians and nurse practitioners. The proposed rule will be officially published in the Missouri Register on March 1, 2024, with public comments accepted until April 1, 2024. As the regulations now stand, the general rule Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

CMS Issues Clarity For Texting Patient Information and Orders for Hospitals and CAHs

By: Stuart J. VogelsmeierSummary: The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) recently issued guidance for Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (“CAHs”) on texting patient information among care team members. CMS Memorandum QSO-24-05-Hospital/CAH reached the conclusion that “Texting patient information and the texting of patient orders among members of the health care team is permissible, if accomplished through a HIPAA compliant secure texting platform (“STP”) and in compliance with the Conditions of Participation.” Computerized Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Defending Derivative Negligence Claims Against Motor Carriers in Trucking Accident Cases

Lashly & Baer attorney Patrick E. Foppe along with co-author G. Clark Monroe discuss “Defending Derivative Negligence Claims Against Motor Carriers in Trucking Accident Cases,” in the November 2023 issue of For the Defense publication. Defending motor carriers against liability in truck accident cases involves addressing derivative negligence claims like negligent hiring, training, supervision, and retention. These claims often leverage regulatory violations (FMCSR) to prove carriers allowed unsafe drivers on the road. Effective defense Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Kevin Fritz Receives the 2023 USLAW NETWORK O’Hagan Award

Lashly & Baer is proud of our attorney Kevin Fritz for receiving the 2023 USLAW NETWORK O’Hagan Award for his dedicated commitment to the USLAW NETWORK, Inc. organization. Kevin actively networks with other legal professionals from around the country to share the latest information in the transportation industry. He regularly volunteers his time to provide continuing education opportunities to clients and other transportation and trucking industry professionals. The extra work that he puts into Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Defense Victory for Barth and Vojas

On September 22, 2023, Lashly & Bear attorneys Michael Barth and Katherine Vojas obtained a defense verdict for their health care clients in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis. The case involved claims of academic medical practice and allegations that the Department of Ophthalmology failed to timely diagnose and treat a retinal detachment in a severely autistic, non-verbal adult. The defendants denied the allegations and asserted at trial that they were Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Unanimous Defense Verdict for Magrath and Brown

On August 8, 2023, Lashly & Baer attorneys William Magrath and Riley Brown obtained a unanimous defense verdict for their clients.  Plaintiff claimed the Defendants were medically negligent in not explicitly warning him to protect his numb limb from extremes of hot and cold after administering a popliteal nerve block.  Plaintiff burned his foot on a car heater leading to an amputation.  Defendants denied any negligence and challenged Plaintiff’s theory of causation.  The St. Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago