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Anti-Terrorism
Aviation & Transportation
Consumer & Government Fraud
Human Rights
Medical Devices
Medical Drugs
Occupational Disease & Worker Safety
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Toxic Exposure
Qui Tam
Whistleblower Matters

Case Opportunities:

Toxic hair relaxer

We are reviewing potential claims related to hair relaxers and straighteners that contain formaldehyde and other Endocrine disrupting chemicals that are known to cause cancer in humans. Individuals diagnosed with uterine cancer, ovarian cancer or endometrial cancer after using a chemical hair relaxer or straightener product may be eligible. This litigation is being pursued as an MDL as well as in the state courts.

MDL #3060

On February 6, 2023, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated cases before Honorable Mary M. Rowland in the Northern District of Illinois in MDL 3060, In re: Hair Relaxer Marketing Sales Practices And Products Liability Litigation. Fidelma Fitzpatrick serves as co-lead counsel and Tope Leyimu serves on the Leadership Development Council.

State Court

On June 17, 2025, Judge Joshua Roberts, who oversees the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Complex Litigation Center, appointed six attorneys, including Motley Rice member Mike Daly, as plaintiffs’ co-liaison counsel in Philadelphia’s newly formed hair relaxer mass tort program. 

PFAS Forever Chemicals

Water Contamination

PFAS chemicals environmental contamination has been identified as originating from military bases, manufacturers, wastewater treatment plants and other facilities leading to significant damages to property, natural resources, and the health of people exposed. Our attorneys are actively involved in numerous PFAS-related litigations, including Joe Rice serving as co-lead in the AFFF MDL. 

We continue to evaluate contamination cases.

IAFF Litigation

Motley Rice attorneys are actively engaged in litigation on behalf of fire fighters alleging they developed cancers including kidney, colon, liver, and thyroid as a result of exposure to toxic PFAS in their gear. 

If you’re interested in collaborating on these cases, please reach out.

GLP-1 RA lawsuits

Ozempic® Mounjaro® Rybelsus® Saxenda® Trulicity® Wegovy® Zepbound®

Ozempic and similar medicines have grown in popularity as effective weight loss drugs. While Ozempic is often praised for its off-label use as a weight loss aid, people who use it for long periods may risk health problems. 

Vision loss side effects

Multiple studies have shown a statistically significant link to nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropath (NAION)—a condition that can result in blindness from damage to the optic nerve. 

Additionally, a new study has emerged linking GLP-1s to an increase in risk for macular degeneration, specifically wet AMD.

Gastrointestinal side effects

The product label does not list stomach paralysis (gastroparesis) or intestinal blockages as part of their warnings. Both of these are potential and deadly gastric side effects of Ozempic and Wegovy that add to the unknown risks for patients. 

Contact attorney Sara Couch for more information.

Hamas terrorist attacks

On October 7, 2023, the Hamas terrorist organization waged the deadliest attack on Israel in its history, murdering over 1200 men, women and children, injuring thousands, and taking over 200 civilians hostage. This marked the beginning of a continued campaign of terrorism including attacks throughout the region. People who were harmed in these various attacks may be able to file a lawsuit against Hamas and any other responsible foreign parties.

Pressure Cooker Recall

On May 1, SharkNinja issued a global recall for its Ninja Foodi OP300 Series Multifunction Pressure Cooker regarding an alleged defect that allowed the lid to open during cooking. More than 100 burn injuries were reported, with more than 50 being second and third degree burns to the face and body. 

Aviation

We regularly review catastrophic injury or wrongful death cases related to aviation incidents referred by co-counsel. Contact Mary Schiavo or Jim Brauchle to learn more these cases.

Air India Flight 171

On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport in Northwest India and impacting on the campus of Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical College and Civil Hospital, a few miles from the airport. More than 270 people were killed, including passengers and people on the ground.

AA Flight 5342 midair crash

On January 29, 2025, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided midair with an Army helicopter on January 29, 2025. 60 passengers and four crew members were on board the regional jet. The helicopter had three soldiers on board. Our aviation attorneys have litigated for victims of commercial plane disasters and military helicopter crashes. 

Delta Airlines Flight 4819

On February 17, 2025, a Delta passenger jet flipped over during a landing at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Of the 80 people on board, at least 18 were injured. 

Depo-Provera

Studies have found that Depo-Provera®, a female contraceptive injection, may be linked to the development of meningioma, a tumor that arises from the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, after as few as two doses. Motley Rice attorney Carmen Scott serves on the Plaintiff’s Steering Committee for the Depo-Provera MDL.

SteriCare Solutions

SteriCare Solutions is a saline and sterile water-based line of products used for the flushing and cleaning of wounds or medical tubing. In November 2023, Nurse Assist issued a voluntary recall indicating the packaging seal of the sterile products may be compromised.  Additional recalls followed in early 2024 that captured product lines from healthcare distributors. The recalled products carry the risk of bacterial contamination that could lead to serious and potentially life-threatening infections of the bloodstream, urinary tract, open wound/soft tissue and respiratory system, among others. Contact Mike Daly to learn more about this litigation. 

Oxbryta

Pfizer recently announced a global recall of Oxbryta® (voxelotor), a medication used for the treatment of sickle cell disease. Recent studies show that Oxbryta® may pose significantly increased risks of dangerous health complications that outweigh the benefits to patients, including vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs). 

Defective IVF Fluid 

Lawsuits are being filed against CooperSurgical alleging their IVF fluid was defective. If you went through IVF treatment where viable embryos failed to cultivate in culture media made by CooperSurgical, you may have a claim. 

Toxic Weed Killers

Several toxic weed killers are associated with serious medical conditions. Including:

  • Dacthal, an herbicide widely used since the 1950s which has been linked to health risks for pregnant people such as birth defects, developmental delays, and neurological issues.
  • Paraquat one of the most popular herbicides in the country some farmers and agricultural workers believe caused them to develop Parkinson’s Disease.
  • Roundup which many believe caused their Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL). 

Heavy metals in baby food

High levels of toxic metals (arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury) have been found in some of the most popular baby food brands including manufacturers of organic products. These metals have been linked to negative health effects in infants and young children including developmental disabilities, neurological damage, renal damage, pulmonary damage, and other issues. Attorney Laura Stemkowski serves on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee for MDL 3101 seeking to hold defendant manufacturers accountable.

Social media and teen mental health

Personal Injury

There is a growing mental health crisis among teenagers and children that can be attributed to an alleged addiction to Instagram or another social media platform. Personal injury claims are currently pending in MDL 3047 before Judge Gonzales-Rodriguez in the Northern District of California and in California State Court Coordination JCCP 5255 pending before Judge Kuhl in Los Angeles County. The MDL is progressing through discovery and we are still reviewing personal injury cases for both the federal MDL and the JCCP. Previn Warren is co-lead in the MDL and attorney Jonathan Orent is leading the state court efforts on the PSC.

School Districts

In addition to individual clients, several school districts have joined the litigation, contending that the mental health crisis caused by these platforms has caused major disruptions in their schools and required the addition of extensive and expensive resources to combat this crisis. We believe the MDL can address the issues of the school districts, parents, students, and taxpayers. Attorney Jade Haileselassie leads the firm’s work on behalf of these public clients.

Ongoing Case Opportunities

Anti-Terrorism

U.S. military personnel injured by IEDs and EFPs funded by sponsors of terrorist groups

Aviation & Transportation

  • Commercial or Private Plane and Helicopter Crashes involving all types of aircraft
  • Runway Incursions, Taxiway Collisions and Aircraft Ground Collisions
  • Any Midair Collision
  • Drones and autonomous vehicle crashes including near misses with aircraft
  • Military Helicopter and other military aircraft crashes, especially Black Hawk accidents, occurring anywhere in the world
  • Boeing 787 Dreamliner accidents, incidents or pilot deviations

Consumer & Government Fraud

Human Rights

  • Claims of childhood sexual abuse by clergy or other organizational or group leaders that may be litigating under recently passed of “window” laws extending statutes of limitations in states around the country.
  • Being under the control of another person against their will is something millions of people around the world experience, including in the U.S. While human trafficking is criminal, victims may also be able to seek justice by filing civil claims

Medical Devices

We litigate cases for people suffering serious complications, or sadly who lost their lives due to dangerous medical devices, including: 

  • Dexcom G6 is often praised for its convenience, some diabetics have called its safety into question, alleging faulty readings and failures to alert patients of impending severe low blood sugar. If the device fails, the outcome can be disastrous, including dangerously low blood sugar episodes leading to coma, seizure or even death.
  • Recalled Allergan Biocell® textured breast implants and breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) diagnosis
  • Complications from Paragard® IUD. Read more on the criteria for the severe injuries, which can occur from this birth control device
  • Hernia mesh revision and other complications from manufacturers including Atrium C-QUR™, C.R. Bard mesh that use Marlex polypropylene, Johnson & Johnson Ethicon Physiomesh® Flexible Composite and Composix® Kugel® Mesh patches
  • Implanted Cook Medical retrievable IVC Filters
  • Pelvic/transvaginal mesh/sling devices. While we’ve resolved cases for thousands of women injured by TVM devices, women will continue to be harmed over the life of the product. Where a woman suffers severe symptoms and has a revision or other surgical repair, she may have a new case
  • Complications from Medtronic Insulin Pumps, which may be subject to a recall and can cause over or under dosing to diabetes patients
  • Many patients have become seriously ill following a medical procedure involving an endoscope, the FDA reports that its complex design may impede effective reprocessing, or the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing of these types of scopes

Medical Drugs

We are representing people who died or developed:

Occupational Disease & Worker Safety

Motley Rice represents workers and their families injured or killed by hazardous workplace exposures to toxic dusts, chemicals and defective equipment in litigation. We are reviewing cases involving: 

  • People with Mesothelioma, lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases, merchant seamen in Jones Act cases, and railroad workers in FELA cases
  • Workers and consumers injured or killed after using paint strippers containing Methylene Chloride
  • Workers with cancer or impairment of the nervous, immune, endocrine or reproductive systems who were exposed to dioxins and PCBs used as coolants and lubricants in transformers, capacitors, and other electrical equipment from 1929 to 1979
  • Workers severely injured, including those experiencing traumatic brain injury, severe burns, loss of limb or paralysis, or killed in workplace accidents, including falls and explosions including those involving worker’s compensation who have other claims.

Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

Toxic Exposure

Whistleblower Matters

Whistleblowers of all types, including: