BautistaLeRoy Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Arkansas recently affirmed an Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000)award after an inmate, Linda Warner, died because her appendix ruptured while she was in jail custody.

On February 4, 2025, a seven-day trial in Camden ended with Plaintiff Sheila Whitney winning a $6.6 million verdict. She won against Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a local nursing home, for causing the death of her mother, 77-year-old Lillie Whitney in 2016.

Last May, the Arkansas Court of Appeals recently upheld a $1.2 million product defect verdict in favor of Elmer Philpot against Hankook Tire Company and its U.S. subsidiary. Philpot, a truck driver, sustained severe injuries because of a defective Hankook tire.

On November 19, 2025, the founding partners, Andrew LeRoy and Jose Bautista, of Bautista LeRoy LLC, argued in front of the Missouri Supreme Court.

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Bautista LeRoy LLC, an award-winning law firm known for securing justice in catastrophic injury cases, announces the opening of its new office in Bentonville.
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The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized BautistaLeRoy as one of the Best Law Firms in the 2026th edition, with three of its lawyers receiving recognitions—Jose Bautista, Andrew LeRoy, and Ryan Gavin.

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Jose Bautista receives recognition from Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association & Foundation (KCMBA) for 8 years of commitment to the Association's mission.

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In a pair of wrongful death lawsuits involving fatal motor vehicle collisions at a U.S. Highway 50 intersection in Johnson County, a three-member arbitration panel recently awarded more than $4 million in damages to the plaintiffs, before adjustments.
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Andrew S. LeRoy of Bautista LeRoy was recently recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for excellence in Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation.
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If you have been a victim of sexual harassment or abuse in a church, school, medical facility, hospital, hotel, or any organization, it can leave you shaken and unsure of where to turn.

BautistaLeRoy LLC, we've been standing with sexual harassment survivors in Kansas City since the 1990s.

A 68 year-old male was found dead with 3 others injured on Sunday after the Family Dollar building collapsed at Midtown 3726 Broadway. Bautista LeRoy LLC has had recent success in winning a case in St. Louis against a landlord who was renting her buildings filled with health and safety violations.

Since the 1990s, our attorneys have fought for clients in Kansas City who have been wronged or injured due to the negligence of others. We can help you get compensation if you or your loved ones have been the victim of malicious, intentional, or negligent acts that have resulted in injuries.

A 22 year old woman was traumatized after being wrongly placed in the all-male wing of the Research Psychiatric Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The attorney's at Bautista LeRoy LLC, will fight for those victims of sexual abuse, whether there was physical contact or harassment.

A plaintiff who sued a bar following a fight that left him injured has obtained a $525,000 settlement. The fight occurred in Lafayette County and left the plaintiff with severe injuries. The establishment itself is not named in the settlement submission, which is confidential.

“Built to Fail”: How Big Chicken Betrayed America’s Family Farmers In rural towns across Missouri and Tennessee, hard-working farmers once believed they were securing a future for their families by partnering with chicken industry giants like Tyson Foods. Today, thos...

Farmers once believed they were securing a future for their families by partnering with chicken industry giants like Tyson Foods. Today, they were exploited by a vertically integrated system designed to use them. We are now seeking justice for farmers who trusted these companies.

For years, hardworking farmers have stood at the heart of America's food system. But behind the promise of partnership with major poultry integrators lies a system built on deception and exploitation. Our firm us committed to standing up for farmers who have been victimized by this broken model.

The widespread understaffing crisis not only places residents at risk but constitutes a systemic form of neglect that can have life-altering consequences. At Bautista LeRoy LLC, we represent victims of nursing home neglect and abuse throughout Missouri, Kansas, and the surrounding region.

A Missouri appellate court has revived a lawsuit brought by a warehouse worker who lost his leg in a forklift accident, ruling that the trial court wrongly disqualified the worker's expert witness and prematurely dismissed the case.

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Attorney Ryan J. Gavin of Bautista LeRoy LLC successfully secured a $750,000 settlement for the family of a 64-year-old man who died from an untreated foot infection while in the care of a nursing facility. This result reflects Bautista LeRoy's commitment to securing justice for Missouri families.

A federal court has blocked the Biden administration’s proposed nursing home staffing requirements to improve resident care by setting national minimums for registered nurses and nurse aides. Without these protections, many facilities may continue operating with dangerously low staffing levels.

The trial court granted Crown's accompanying motion for summary judgment on Mr. Hanshaw's negligence and strict liability design defect claims based on the absence of necessary expert support.

Mr. Hanshaw's attorneys at Bautista LeRoy LLC appealed to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.

Sexual assault in nursing homes is a tragic and unacceptable violation of vulnerable residents' rights.

Bautista LeRoy LLC provides compassionate, confidential legal representation and fights tirelessly to hold abusers accountable.
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Can a nursing home legally evict a resident because they have dementia?

Bautista LeRoy LLC, is dedicated to protecting the rights of vulnerable Missouri individuals, who are blindsided by the sudden eviction of a loved one from a nursing home following a diagnosis of dementia.

Bautista LeRoy is dedicated to protecting the rights of elderly residents in Arkansas nursing homes, often we receive questions from families concerned about the level of care their loved ones receive. Our clients often ask us whether Arkansas law mandates one-on-one care for nursing home residents?

A federal lawsuit has been filed alleging that children housed at The Lord's Ranch, were subjected to repeated sexual and physical abuse by staff members. At Bautista LeRoy Law Firm we are dedicated to fighting for survivors of institutional abuse.

The Arkansas State Medical Board has taken action against Dr. David Diffine, suspending his medical license after receiving allegations of sexual misconduct. At Bautista LeRoy LLC, we are committed to advocating for victims of sexual abuse by physicians and other medical professionals.

A wave of sex abuse litigation is unfolding across Arkansas as survivors of abuse in juvenile detention centers come forward to hold their abusers accountable. Bautista LeRoy we stand with survivors of institutional abuse and are committed to fighting for justice.

A lawsuit was filed by child with Down Syndrome and Autism against Rockwood School District and Special School District for assault and molestation. Bautista LeRoy Law Firm stands ready to ensure the legal protection of these children.
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On September 12, 2024, a Missouri woman secured a $1 million settlement in her lawsuit for sexual assault against the owners of Quail's Nest Resorts. Bautista LeRoy's attorneys specialize in premises liability and sexual assault cases, offering compassionate, personalized legal representation.

On July 25, 2024, 60 victims came forward with lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by 56 priests, nuns, and other personnel within the Archdiocese of St. Louis and its associated institutions. Bautista LeRoy attorneys are committed to standing by the victims and helping them navigate the legal process.