Under Illinois common law, there is no cause of action for injuries arising from the sale or gift of alcoholic beverages. Charles v. Seigfried, 165 Ill. 2d 482, 486 (1995). The Illinois legislature enacted an exception to that rule in codifying the Dram Shop Act,...
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Mind Your Mats: Plaintiff’s testimony did not prove property condition was “open obvious as a matter of law”
The Missouri Court of Appeals, in Anslinger v. Christian Hospital Northeast-Northwest, No. ED111387, 2024 Mo. App. LEXIS 32, (Mo. App. E.D. Jan 23, 2024), recently released an opinion interpreting the open and obvious hazard defense. The defendant argued that the...
Defend, Define, or Deal with the Consequences.
This case, like many others in Montana, both federal and state, makes clear that insurance companies who fail to defend their insured in claims involving questionable coverage, do so at considerable risk. The recent decision in Fettkether v. Progressive Nw. Ins. Co.,...
Six Knight Nicastro MacKay Attorneys Selected As Super Lawyers
Knight Nicastro MacKay, LLC is proud to announce that six attorneys from our offices recently earned their places in the 2023 Super Lawyers list for Missouri and Kansas! Derek MacKay – Business Litigation (Super Lawyer) Allison Greenfield – Civil Litigation Defense...
Attending the NARTC Annual Conference in Boulder, Colorado
Attending the NARTC Annual Conference in Boulder, Colorado proved to be an invaluable experience, offering profound insights into the intricate world of railroad law and litigation. The conference provided an immersive platform for legal professionals specializing in...
Five KNM Attorneys Earn Spots on 2024 Best Lawyers Lists
KNM is proud to announce that four of its own have earned their places in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and one has been recognized for Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch in America.® Best Lawyers is one of the most reliable, unbiased sources of legal...
Greenfield Receives Statewide Award
KNM is proud to announce that Allison Greenfield has been selected by the Missouri Lawyers Media as a 2023 Up & Coming Award Honoree. This statewide award recognizes the success Allison has achieved for her clients in the State of Missouri. Congratulations to an...
Missouri Bans Handheld Cell Phone Use
In July 2023—the Missouri Legislature passed Senate Bill 398, ushering in a new era of road safety. This bill—which prohibits handheld cell phone use for drivers—was drafted in response to a Missouri Coalition of Road Safety report showing over 380 fatalities in...
Here’s Why A Florida Trucking Case Could Echo Across The Nation
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled on a case that could have far-reaching consequences for both the trucking and insurance industries. As Insurance Journal noted, the case tested the limits of the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act...
Dark Money: A Look at Third-Party Litigation Financing
There’s more and more dark money in the justice system. Third-party financing isn’t a new concept, but it’s relatively new to the United States. Other countries have allowed third-party financing longer than we have, and studies have shown that it can fuel extra...