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Robbins featured for work with Missouri Bar Client Security Fund
Scott Robbins was featured in a recent article, “Righting Wrongs: The Missouri Bar Client Security Fund”, written by Gary Toohey, and published in the Winter 2011 issue of Precedent, a publication of The Missouri Bar. For more information about the Client Security Fund and Robbins’ involvement, please click here.
Read MoreYarbro responds to Tort Reformers
Chris Yarbro responded to proponents of additional tort reform in a Letter to the Editor of the Daily American Republic, which was published February 17, 2011. A copy of the letter responding to the tort reformers can be read here.
Read More$275,000 Carter County jury verdict in auto accident case
Chris Yarbro obtained a $275,000 verdict in an automobile accident case. The case was presented to a Carter County jury over 2 days. Plaintiff admitted partial fault of the accident, but argued the Defendant was also at fault for driving at an excessive speed. The Defendant at all times argued the Plaintiff was 100% at…
Read MoreWill contest – confidential settlement
Chris Yarbro settled a complicated will contest action in Bollinger County. Chris represented a friend and care giver of an elderly couple, who they nominated to receive their entire estate through a will. The original will had been lost, requiring the existence of the will, and the specific bequest, to be first proved in strict…
Read MoreSouth Dunklin County Reorganized Common Sewer District formed
Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is continuing to work with the South Dunklin County Reorganized Common Sewer District. The District, formed to provide sewer service to the J.D. Community outside of Kennett, Missouri, passed its formation vote in April, 2009. The new District held a board meeting to discuss the project. For more information,…
Read MorePike Creek Sewer District begins Phase III of construction
Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is pleased to be working with Pike Creek Sewer District in Butler County, Missouri, as the District begins work on Phase III of its existing sewer system. The District recently obtained an additional $1,423,800.00 from USDA-Rural Development to help pay for the project. Phase III will provide sewer service…
Read MoreKennedy successfully retains $2,000,000 jury verdict
Missouri Supreme Court declines jurisdiction on appeal of $2 million dollar wrongful death verdict. The Missouri Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from the Western District Court of Appeals, affirming a $2 million dollar jury verdict from 2007. The Court of Appeals had affirmed the jury’s verdict. The case is now finally resolved. Past…
Read MoreCourt of Appeals affirms Doug Kennedy’s victory in Shannon County
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District, today affirmed the trial court ruling in favor of Cross Country Trail Ride in an administrative action filed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Cross Country Trail Ride offers equine recreation, entertainment, and other services at its facilities in Eminence, Shannon County, Missouri. Pursuant to § 644.056,…
Read MoreRobbins helps Dunklin County residents with sewer issues
Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is pleased to be working with the J.D. Community in Dunklin County, Missouri, to address their sewer issues. The firm is working with the federal EPA, Migrant Whole Health Organization and community leaders to help form a sewer district. Funding would come from the EPA and USDA-Rural Development, along…
Read MoreSoutheast Sewer District begins Phase I construction
Kennedy, Kennedy, Robbins & Yarbro, LC, is pleased to be working with the Southeast Sewer District of Johnson County, Missouri, as the District begins work on the first Phase of its sewer system. The District recently obtained $1,922,700.00 from USDA-Rural Development to help pay for the project. The project will provide sewer services to over…
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