Missouri Lawyers Media took a long look back at this incredible year to not only identify those gladiators who marked big verdict and settlement wins for their clients in 2021, but those whose actions in and out of the courtroom have had or will have significant impact on the profession.
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Tiger Services denies liability and argues that Madison County homeowners failed to mitigate their damages before filing a suit alleging their home flooded after the defendant failed to repair a clogged pipe.
Nicole and Christopher Hess filed the complaint through attorney Brian Wendler of Wendler & Zinzilieta PC in Edwardsville on Jan. 11 against Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Services, doing business as Tiger Services; Tiger Plumbing Services LLC; Tiger Heating and Air Conditioning Services, Inc.; Tiger Electrical Services LLC; and Jeff Gamblin. Gamblin is the “owner, director, officer, and/or manager” of the defendants, the suit states.
According to the complaint, the plaintiffs experienced plumbing issues at their home on July 9, 2020. They claim they had a partially clogged sewage and water drain line extending from their basement to the street. They contacted Tiger based on its local advertising. A Tiger emplo