Cases | BECK, AMSDEN & STALPES pllc

CATASTROPHIC AND SERIOUS INJURY CLAIMS

Some injuries are so serious that they change a person’s life forever. Our firm has served victims of catastrophic injuries for nearly 30 years.

$15,500,000

We represented the family of a child who suffered a severe injury at birth caused by the failure to ensure appropriate precautions were taken during the birthing process. The case settled during trial.

$8,200,000

The jury returned a verdict, including punitive damages, against Les Schwab and others after re-tread tires were placed on the front axle of a heavy duty truck, causing the death of two innocent victims on the road.

$1,800,000

Woman suffered burns over 17% of her body after a defective product exploded.

$7,500,000

Our client, Mark Munderloh, was working at a jobsite and inadvertently came into contact with a powerline. We alleged that the powerline should have been moved before he was working in that area and the case resolved shortly before trial.

$2,400,000

Our client was injured in a workplace accident caused by a storage tank that ruptured under pressure.

$1,138,000

After being appointed by the Court to represent a minor child whose father was killed, we sought recovery from a homeowner’s policy and clawed back life insurance benefits in order to create a trust for the child.

$800,000

Woman from north-central Montana injured when she was rear-ended at highway speeds by a drunk driver.

$430,000

Minor child who suffered a head-injury while riding as a passenger in a vehicle hit in a T-bone collision.

$2,120,695

Minor child suffered head injury from fall through stair balusters.

$1,206,549

Death to an elderly man caused by an improper pass by a semi-truck driver.

MINORITY SHAREHOLDER LITIGATION

Our firm has a record of success with these cases and we are willing to consult with you if you believe you have been wronged.

$6,952,065

Five hospitals made a secret deal with a health insurer to charge above market employee health coverage prices in return for a $26 million cash payment split among the hospitals.

$1,300,000

Incomplete information regarding the indebtedness of a company was disclosed leading to the loss of $1,000,000 in capital contributions.

$5,500,000

In the Selway matters, our firm represented employee ESOP participants in the Selway Corporation ESOP plan.

Tidyman’s

We represented employee ESOP participants whose retirement accounts were wiped out after corporate management made self-interested decisions to hold onto company stock when an opportunity to sell existed.

$15,500,000

After proceedings in both bankruptcy court and U.S. district court, we recovered $15.5 million for distribution to the employee owners of Vann’s and its creditors.

Yellowstone Club

Our firm represented the chapter 7 trustee for the Yellowstone Club World estate in pursuing successful recoveries of multi-million dollar resort properties around the world.

INSURANCE

Insurance companies protect themselves, but we can protect you.

$6,952,065

Five hospitals made a secret deal with a health insurer to charge above market employee health coverage prices in return for a $26 million cash payment split among the hospitals.

$1,138,000

$137,500

Insurance company refused to pay life insurance benefits owed.

$400,000

Insurance dispute arising out of a question of whether our client was working at the time he was injured in a motor vehicle accident.

Tidyman’s

$12,750,000

Insurance dispute arising out of whether coverage was improperly withheld by the carrier from our client who was sued and underwent lengthy litigation and incurred significant costs of defense.

Yellowstone Club

Our firm represented the chapter 7 trustee for the Yellowstone Club World estate in pursuing successful recoveries of multi-million dollar resort properties around the world.

POLLUTION

Beck, Amsden and Stalpes represents clients and communities across the state who have suffered harm from environmental pollution from industry activities, even taking cases as far as the US Supreme Court in our fight to protect Montanans.

$233,000

Contaminated drinking water as a result of road salt. Recovery included remediation which stopped the contamination.

DEFECTIVE/FAULTY PRODUCTS

Design defects, manufacturing errors and inadequate product warning labels can lead to catastrophic and even life-threatening personal injury accidents. Beck, Amsden and Stalpes has specialized in product liability in Montana for nearly 30 years.

$1,800,000

Woman suffered burns over 17% of her body after a defective product exploded.

$120,000

Defective roofing materials caused damage to a home.

$2,000,000

Defective product caused significant facial injuries.

$2,950,000

Death caused by burns to an elderly man in a nursing home.

$3,300,000

Significant injuries caused by defective pharmaceutical.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

If you or a loved one has been injured by what you believe is a medical error, we may be able to help.

$15,500,000

$301,756

Failed orthopedic device resulting in revision surgeries.

$1,200,000

Patient died from respiratory failure shortly after being discharged from the hospital after a tonsillectomy.

$3,000,000

Man developed a hematoma on his spinal cord due to medical negligence.

AUTO ACCIDENTS

If you need representation for serious injuries, death, or negotiating with insurance companies, we are here to help.

$800,000

Woman from north-central Montana injured when she was rear-ended at highway speeds by a drunk driver.

$430,000

Minor child who suffered a head-injury while riding as a passenger in a vehicle hit in a T-bone collision.

$275,083

Our client broke his ankle while riding as a passenger in a vehicle hit in a head-on collision.

$738,642

Our client, who owned his own business, lost significant income because he was temporarily unable to work following a motor vehicle accident.

$1,206,549

Death to an elderly man caused by an improper pass by a semi-truck driver.

$260,000

Our client was rear-ended resulting in significant back and shoulder pain.

$400,000

Insurance dispute arising out of a question of whether our client was working at the time he was injured in a motor vehicle accident.

$225,631

Pedestrian struck in a cross walk.

JOBSITE INJURIES

If you have been injured in the workplace and want to evaluate whether a third party has some liability for your job site injury, contact our firm for a consultation.

$2,400,000

Our client was injured in a workplace accident caused by a storage tank that ruptured under pressure.

$1,200,000

Oil worker died after losing control of a piece of machinery.