See how this St. Louis law firm is turning cases into causes, tallying three nine-figure verdicts in one year
Simon Law Firm secures verdicts totaling nearly $2 billion fighting against companies and systemic failures
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In a span of just 12 months, The Simon Law Firm has secured three nine-figure verdicts, totaling nearly $2 billion. But it’s not the dollar amount that founder John G. Simon is most proud of— it's how they fit his philosophy about his firm.
“At Simon Law, our cases become causes,” Simon said. “It is our mission to bring about positive societal change.”
The three major verdicts have all put pressure on corporations and industries, underscoring the firm's dedication to transforming individual legal battles into catalysts for societal change.
“Our recent verdicts have put national pressure on a nitrous oxide manufacturer for selling highly addictive products under the radar; compelled institutions to better protect some of the most vulnerable members of our society from sexual assault while they are in their care; and forced the trucking industry to find ways to make trailers safer for the public driving around them every day,” Simon said.
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Landmark Verdicts Driving Change
$745 Million Verdict Against Nitrous Oxide Distributor
In September 2023, a St. Louis County jury held United Brands Products Design Development and Marketing, Inc., an international distributor of nitrous oxide, and Coughing Cardinal, LLC, a local head shop, accountable for conspiring to sell nitrous oxide—a known inhalant drug—to consumers. This clandestine industry led to a tragic car crash, resulting in the wrongful death of 25-year-old Marissa Politte. The jury awarded $745 million in damages, sending a resounding message about corporate responsibility and consumer safety.
$535 Million Verdict for Preventable Sexual Assault
March 2024 saw a Champaign County jury award $535 million to a 13-year-old girl who was raped at a psychiatric residential treatment center. The Simon Law Firm demonstrated that the facility could have prevented the 2020 attack. The verdict, including $60 million in compensatory damages and $475 million in punitive damages, stands as the largest known single-plaintiff award in Illinois history, compelling institutions to better protect vulnerable individuals under their care.
$462 Million Verdict in Fatal Truck Underride Crash
In September 2024, a St. Louis City jury rendered a $462 million verdict against Wabash National Corporation, a trailer manufacturer, for the deaths of two young fathers killed when their car went underneath the rear of a trailer. The jury's decision, encompassing $12 million in compensatory damages and $450 million in punitive damages, pressures the trucking industry to enhance trailer safety features, thereby protecting everyday motorists.
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Collaborative Success Through Referral Attorneys
A significant factor in these victories is The Simon Law Firm's collaboration with referral attorneys. All three nine-figure verdicts originated from such partnerships, reflecting the firm's commitment to working alongside fellow legal professionals to uphold their "causes not cases" mentality.
"Our referral attorneys place an enormous amount of trust and confidence in our firm, and for that we are very grateful,” Simon said. “We thank them for these opportunities, and we enjoy partnering with them side-by-side."
A Legacy of Advocacy and Reform
The Simon Law Firm's approach to law as a vehicle for societal improvement has roots in Simon's early career. Notably, he held the firefighter apparatus manufacturing industry accountable for producing faulty oxygen equipment, leading to enhanced safety for first responders. This dedication to unraveling systemic failures and advocating for change continues to define the firm's legacy.
Through these monumental verdicts and steadfast partnerships, The Simon Law Firm exemplifies how legal practice can transcend individual cases to drive meaningful societal reform, ensuring justice and safety for all.
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