Patrick T. McLaughlin

Related Experience Successfully defended owner of a movie in a class action seeking to impose vicarious liability for 3.2 million robo calls in violation of the TCPA. The plaintiff sought damages in excess of $1.6 billion. Resulted in dismissal of case following the close of all evidence after a seven day jury trial. Golan et al. v. Courage, 2012 LLC, et al. Obtained dismissal of a negligent misrepresentation claim and summary judgment on a product warranty claim on behalf of a manufacturer of grain handling equipment. Successfully represented client in the trial court and on appeal to the Eighth Circuit. Bruce Martin Construction Co., Inc. v. CTB, Inc. Obtained dismissal of claim for unpaid engineering services in construction dispute. Successfully represented client in the trial court and on appeal to the Missouri Court of Appeals. M&K Chemical Engineering Consultants, Inc. v. Mallinckrodt, Inc. Defeated class certification and ultimately obtained dismissal of FDCPA and TCPA claims against debt collector. OConnor v. Diversified Consultants, Inc. Defeated class certification in putative class action brought by purchasers of grain handling equipment. Flynn, et al. v. CTB, Inc. Obtained jury verdict in favor of manufacturer of playground equipment in case alleging fraud and breach of contract in connection with the purchase of equipment for a daycare center. Play Pals Learning Center, Inc. v. Play Power LT Farmington, Inc. Obtained judgment in excess of $2 million for beverage manufacturer against fast food franchisee in a breach of contract action. Pepsi-Cola General Bottlers, Inc. v. 3914 Lindell, LLC. Obtained judgment in bench trial in favor of nonprofit against real estate developer in action for breach of contract and specific performance. Successfully represented client in the trial court and on appeal to the Missouri Court of Appeals. Neighborhood Holdings, LLC v. Kramer. Distinctions Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2026 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, 2008 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2013 Memberships American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Consumer Finance Subcommittee, Co-Chair ACA International Missouri Collectors Association American Bar Association Missouri Bar Illinois State Bar Association The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL)