Goldblatt + Singer

$1M

Work Injury

A recent settlement on behalf of an injured worker for $1 million on the eve of the trial. After a thorough investigation, attorneys at Goldblatt + Singer discovered that the acts of third parties contributed to our client’s on-the-job injury and filed a civil suit against those responsible.

$7.5M

Wrongful Death

A carbon monoxide leak in a Missouri airplane hangar led to the death of a 29-year-old worker, survived by his wife and three minor children. The incident prompted legal action that eventually led to a $7,500,000 global settlement. The initial settlement amounted to $3,750,000, including a $2,000,000 policy limit from the hangar owner’s personal coverage. Additional defendants like the HVAC company also contributed. Before approval of these initial settlements, Plaintiffs pursued extra coverage via an Airport Owners & Operators Liability Policy, but the municipality denied liability. Arbitration awarded $12,000,000 against the hangar owner. A subsequent lawsuit targeted the insurer and the municipality, both of whom disputed their roles and responsibilities. Mediation led to an additional settlement of $3,750,000 from the insurer and the municipality, culminating in the $7.5 million global settlement approved by a circuit court.

$3.7M

Auto Accident

A mother and son sustained serious injuries as a result of an auto accident with a hotel van. The van crossed the center line and hit their vehicle head-on. The mother suffered a crushed femur and hip, which required multiple surgeries. Goldblatt + Singer assembled a team of experts that concluded she would need life-long care. The insurance company agreed to pay $3,750,000.00 after hearing their testimony.

$2M

Premises Liability

Two men were hurt when the elevator they were working on in an abandoned building in downtown St. Louis suddenly shot up. We sued the company that owned the building and obtained a multimillion-dollar judgment. The company’s insurer said its policy did not cover the incident. We filed another lawsuit against the insurance company and obtained the $2 million global settlement.

$1.5M

Work Injury - Unsafe Conditions

A 45-year-old woman filling in for a co-worker had her arm mangled by a machine with inadequate guarding. The defendants alleged that our client knew the risk of putting her hand in close proximity to moving machinery parts. Goldblatt + Singer proved that the defendant had removed the guard. At mediation, we secured a $1,500,000.00 settlement.

$3.6M

Auto Accident

A 38-year-old woman suffered a herniated disk in a motor-vehicle crash. Missouri Lawyers Media reported this settlement as one of the largest of 2018 for this type of case.