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Takata Airbag Injuries

Defective Takata airbags have been linked to serious injuries and even death.

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Attorneys:

Kevin R. Dean

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IRS, CFTC and Other Whistleblowers

Whistleblower protection programs exist for an ever-growing range of industries and we work to ensure that those wishing to come forward with valuable information are protected to the full extent of the law.

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Attorneys:

Rebecca M. Katz William S. Norton

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Fires, Explosions and Burn Injury Lawsuits

Our attorneys help victims and their loves ones who have been affected by severe burns, injuries and wrongful death caused by fires and sudden explosions.

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Attorneys:

Kevin R. Dean Anne McGinness Kearse

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Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

Hernias are a problem that for many requires surgery to alleviate daily pain, discomfort and other symptoms. Unfortunately, some who were promised a solution by having hernia mesh implanted to repair the hernia instead found themselves facing potential problems.

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Attorneys:

Jonathan D. Orent Donald A. Migliori

Headlines

December 11, 2019

Law360 names attorney Fidelma Fitzpatrick as a 2019 MVP of the Year

Legal publication Law360 selected Motley Rice consumer protection attorney Fidelma Fitzpatrick as one of its Product Liability MVPS of the Year for 2019, in part for her work to defend a historic verdict on appeal for California communities impacted by toxic lead paint.

December 10, 2019

2020 “Best Law Firms” ranks Motley Rice

Motley Rice ranked as a National Tier 1 firm for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, the highest rating for a firm in the 2020 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The firm is also ranked in Tier 1 in Charleston, S.C., Hartford, Conn., New York City, Tier 2 in Rhode Island, and Tier 3 in Washington, D.C.

December 3, 2019

Motley Rice recognized in 13 “Elite Trial Lawyers” categories

ALM and The National Trial Lawyers recognized Motley Rice in 13 categories for its 2020 Elite Trial Lawyers award.

November 19, 2019

Law360 interviews Joe Rice on opioid MDL, litigation milestones

Co-founder Joe Rice discussed the National Prescription Opiate MDL, lessons learned so far during the course of his 40-year career and what first attracted him to a career in law in an interview with legal publication Law360.

November 11, 2019

Motley Rice appointed co-lead counsel for 3M investors alleging failure to disclose the extent of PFAS liability

Motley Rice has been appointed co-lead counsel for securities fraud litigation filed by investors who allege 3M Co. failed to inform them of the scope of potential liability for its products containing toxic PFAS chemicals.

October 24, 2019

Opioid MDL track one cases settle on eve of openings, Joe Rice leads negotiations

Opioid manufacturers and distributors Teva, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen and McKesson avoided trial by reaching a $260 million settlement to resolve claims filed by two Ohio counties that alleged the companies played a role in causing the opioid crisis.

October 23, 2019

Law360 interviews SEC Whistleblower lawyer about potential new whistleblower protections

Congress is considering expanding current SEC whistleblower law to include protections for those who report potential securities violations internally to their employers.

October 21, 2019

Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder tests positive for asbestos, recall announced

Johnson & Johnson recalled a single lot of its baby powder on Friday, Oct. 18 after a sample tested positive asbestos.

October 16, 2019

Motley Rice attorneys selected as 2019 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers

Lawdragon 500 included 20 Motley Rice attorneys in its 2019 legal guide 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers.

October 15, 2019

City of North Charleston proclaims Mesothelioma Awareness Day

The City of North Charleston retroactively declared September 26 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day during a City Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.

September 26, 2019

Charleston, S.C., Mayor John Tecklenburg proclaims Mesothelioma Awareness Day for 8th year

Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg declared September 26 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day during a City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. This marked the 8th year that Motley Rice has requested a proclamation and the day has been officially recognized in the City of Charleston.

September 20, 2019

FDA investigates more than 450 cases of disease after e-cigarette use, and issues warnings to JUUL

The FDA warned e-cig manufacturer JUUL Labs Inc. regarding the company’s marketing of its unauthorized modified risk tobacco products, including marketing to youth that claimed e-cigarettes are “totally safe.”

December 13, 2019

‘Dark Waters:’ A study in the obsession required for pursuing justice

by: Esther E. Berezofsky

Collapsing 17 years of struggle into a two-hour movie to bring the truth about PFAS chemicals to light is no small feat. “Dark Waters”, a movie starring Mark Ruffalo as an attorney who took on a chemical company, managed it well, indeed with an element of drama that bordered on riveting.

December 3, 2019

SEC whistleblower office reports another promising year, reaffirms commitment to whistleblower protection and enforcement actions

by: Rebecca M. Katz

November 12, 2019

Dangerous vehicle defects may put millions of Americans at risk

by: Lee M. Heath

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Current Cases

Takata Airbag Injuries

IRS, CFTC and Other Whistleblowers

Fires, Explosions and Burn Injury Lawsuits

Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

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Headlines

Law360 names attorney Fidelma Fitzpatrick as a 2019 MVP of the Year

2020 “Best Law Firms” ranks Motley Rice

Motley Rice recognized in 13 “Elite Trial Lawyers” categories

Law360 interviews Joe Rice on opioid MDL, litigation milestones

Motley Rice appointed co-lead counsel for 3M investors alleging failure to disclose the extent of PFAS liability

Opioid MDL track one cases settle on eve of openings, Joe Rice leads negotiations

Law360 interviews SEC Whistleblower lawyer about potential new whistleblower protections

Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder tests positive for asbestos, recall announced

Motley Rice attorneys selected as 2019 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers

City of North Charleston proclaims Mesothelioma Awareness Day

Charleston, S.C., Mayor John Tecklenburg proclaims Mesothelioma Awareness Day for 8th year

FDA investigates more than 450 cases of disease after e-cigarette use, and issues warnings to JUUL

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‘Dark Waters:’ A study in the obsession required for pursuing justice

SEC whistleblower office reports another promising year, reaffirms commitment to whistleblower protection and enforcement actions

Dangerous vehicle defects may put millions of Americans at risk