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Mark R. Kurz
Location: Belleville, Illinois
Phone: 618-277-9000
Fax: 618-277-4594
Email: mkurz@rhpfirm.com
Narrative:
Mark has had success trying Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) jury cases against his railroad clients in jurisdictions across the country. He is recognized for his knowledge of the liability and medical issues involved in asbestos exposure cases. Mark has been involved in cases and trials in Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin. In addition to the many cases and trial involving toxic exposure, Mark has a general litigation defense practice on behalf of corporations and insurers. Mark is respected as a seasoned trial attorney, a true professional.
Away from his practice, Mark is a family man who spends his free hours with his wife and three sons. He enjoys coaching his son’s baseball and basketball teams. He is a huge sports fan. The St. Louis Baseball Cardinals are his favorite, but the Green Bay Packers and the University of Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team are close seconds. Mark and his family reside in suburban St. Louis.
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Notable Cases:
Plaintiff v. Manufacturer/Railroad Defendants. Circuit Court of McLean County, Illinois. FELA asbestos case. Mr. Kurz defended a railroad company in a lawsuit involving a claim of mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos. The trial proceeded against four defendants and lasted a total of six weeks in Bloomington, Illinois. Mr. Kurz obtained a directed verdict on behalf of his railroad client at the close of plaintiff’s evidence.
Plaintiff v. Manufacturer/Railroad Defendants. Mr. Kurz represented a railroad company in a lawsuit that involved a claim of mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos. Four other defendants were involved in the trial. The railroad company received a verdict in its favor. A jury verdict in excess of $2.5 million was returned against several other defendants.
Plaintiff v. Manufacturer/Railroad Defendants. Mr. Kurz represented a railroad company in a case involving a claim of mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos. Mr. Kurz’ railroad client received a jury verdict in its favor. Plaintiff obtained a verdict in excess of $6 Million against the remaining defendants.
Plaintiff v. Railroad et al. Mr.Kurz represented several railroad defendants and railroad employees in a lawsuit that involved a railroad highway grade crossing accident with severe injuries to the plaintiff. After extensive discovery, Mr. Kurz obtained summary judgment on behalf of the defendant railroad and against plaintiff on the issue of sole proximate cause. The court determined that the fault for the accident rested exclusively with the plaintiff.
Various Plaintiffs v. Railroad. Mr. Kurz has obtained several voluntary dismissals and/or involuntary dismissals for occupational exposure claims brought against railroads based upon prior releases or statute of limitations.
From the firm’s offices in Memphis, Tennessee; Belleville, Illinois; and St. Louis, Missouri, Reifers Holmes & Peters LLC defends civil cases across the Midwest, South and nationwide. To schedule a consultation with one of our defense litigation attorneys, send us an email or give us a call.
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Memphis, TN 38103
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Chicago, IL 60602
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Suite 950
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: 314-621-7700
Fax: 314-621-1088
5000 West Main Street
P.O. Box 23560
Belleville, IL 62223
Phone: 618-277-9000
Fax: 618-277-4594
From the firm’s offices in Memphis, Tennessee; Belleville, Illinois; and St. Louis, Missouri, Reifers Holmes & Peters LLC defends civil cases across the Midwest, South and nationwide. To schedule a consultation with one of our defense litigation attorneys, send us an email or give us a call.
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