St. Louis attorneys Stephen Moore and Jennifer Woulfe brought a potentially troublesome products liability and personal injury case to a swift and cost-effective solution due to the Galloway team’s quick thinking and intricate understanding of Illinois law and procedure. With a dedicated presence in St. Louis, Galloway delivers sophisticated representation for businesses and insurers operating in Missouri and Illinois.
Illinois Product Liability Case Background
The case involved the seller of heavy-duty manufacturing equipment and a machine that was alleged to have had insufficient guarding that caused the Plaintiff to lose several fingers. At the outset, Woulfe spotted procedural and technical defects with the Plaintiff’s complaint and secured a quick dismissal of the original action.
Because the Plaintiff filed near the end of the statute of limitations period, the statute had expired by the time Plaintiff could cure the procedural defect and refile his complaint. Facing a likely dismissal of the re-filed suit on the defendant’s motion, the Plaintiff agreed to resolve his claim for just $5,000.
Because of Moore and Woulfe’s attention to detail, quick thinking and persistence, Galloway’s client was shielded from millions of dollars in exposure and protracted litigation.
Galloway Representation in St. Louis and Illinois
Representing manufacturers and distributors of equipment, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith regularly handles complex and high-value product liability cases in the Midwest. Galloway attorneys understand our clients’ businesses and challenges, knowing that product liability cases have the potential to set dangerous precedents.
Disciplined case evaluation, particularly at the beginning of a matter, is a hallmark of Galloway’s personal injury defense. As evident in this case, our Firm implements tailored approaches to each bodily injury claim and move proficiently to preserve evidence, targeted motion practice, and assess potential exposure.
Stephen Moore is the managing director of Galloway’s St. Louis office and is licensed to practice in state and federal courts in both Missouri and Illinois. With decades of experience, he carefully assembles a case from the disparate facts, law, and state procedure.
Jennifer Woulfe represents corporations at the state and federal level in Missouri and Illinois. Currently the president of the Lawyers Association of St. Louis, she deploys tested litigation strategies, industry knowledge, and a high degree of commitment to client service that continually results in favorable outcomes for clients.
