Former St. Louis Officer Awarded $7.5M in Sexual Harassment Case
By The National Trial Lawyers
2019
A St. Louis jury awarded $7.5 million to former police officer Tanisha Ross-Paige after she proved sexual harassment and retaliation by her supervisor. Represented by Top 100 National Trial Lawyers attorney John Eccher, the case revealed egregious misconduct and workplace retaliation. While the discrimination claim against the police board was denied, the jury granted substantial compensatory and punitive damages, sending a strong message about accountability in law enforcement.
Poshard alleges she was victim of sexual harassment, retaliation
By Casey Bischel
Updated November 1, 2017
Kristen Poshard, former Madison County Community Development Director, has filed a sexual discrimination and retaliation complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging she was harassed and later fired for reporting it. Her attorney, John Eccher, claims the county's actions violated employee rights and signaled a broader issue of misconduct. The EEOC investigation could lead to a lawsuit if Poshard receives a right-to-sue letter.
Boone County to pursue opioid lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies
By Anna Lewis and Lia Waldrum
Apr 12, 2019
Boone County has joined a lawsuit against major opioid distributors, seeking compensation for the local impact of the opioid crisis. Partnering with the Eccher Law Group and others, the county aims to hold companies like Purdue Pharma accountable, with no cost if the suit fails and legal fees taken only from any winnings.