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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:

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). 

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 is investigating claims seeking to hold the manufacturers of Depo-Provera® accountable.

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). 

Harrods Trafficking and Abuse

Plaintiffs’ law firm Motley Rice, along with U.K. law firm Leigh Day, is investigating potential legal claims regarding allegations of trafficking, rape, severe sexual assault, physical abuse, and exploitation, suffered by individuals while employed by famed luxury department store, Harrods between 1985 and 2010. Contact Linda Singer for more information.

GM Driver Data Collection

On March 11, 2024 a story published in the New York Times revealed that GM, among other auto manufacturers, had been collecting driver data via its OnStar Smart Driver service and sharing that data to brokers LexisNexis and Verisk. Those data brokers were then passing the information on to driver’s insurance companies leading to increased rates based on driving behavior that lacked context and might not have even been related to those drivers. Some drivers even alleged that they had not enrolled in the service and had not consented to data sharing, which was covered in a follow-up article in the New York Times. Motley Rice is currently investigating and accepting these cases. Contact attorney Graham Maiden for more information.

Hamas October 7th 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. People who were harmed in the attacks may be able to file a lawsuit against Hamas and any other responsible foreign parties.

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.

GLP-1 RA lawsuits

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

Diabetes drug Ozempic and similar medicines are growing in popularity with people searching for an effective appetite suppressant. 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, including intestinal blockages and stomach paralysis. Wegovy, a higher-dose version of Ozempic that is FDA-approved to treat obesity, may also cause life-altering effects. Manufacturer Novo Nordisk does not list stomach paralysis (gastroparesis) or intestinal blockages, both potential and deadly gastric side effects of Ozempic and Wegovy, as part of their warnings. As a result, patients may not know they are at risk for developing one of these serious conditions, both which can require hospitalizations and surgery to treat. Our medical drug attorneys are investigating claims. Contact attorney Sara Couch for more information.

Social media and teen mental health

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. Parents or guardians who recently lost a child under the age of 18 to suicide believed due to an addiction to social media usage, or parents of children diagnosed with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, anxiety or depression, self harm or attempted suicide believed due to compulsive usage of social media products may have a claim. Young adults ages 18-21 who used social media before the age of 13 and had a diagnosed eating disorder or documented attempted suicide or self-harm while a minor may also have a claim. These claims are currently pending in MDL 3047 before Honorable Gonzales-Rodriguez in the Northern District of California and in California State Court Coordination JCCP 5255 pending before Honorable Kuhl in Los Angeles County. Previn Warren is co-lead in the MDL and attorney Jonathan Orent is leading the state court efforts on the PSC for Motley Rice.

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. Attorney Jade Haileselassie leads the firm’s work on behalf of these public clients.

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. 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.

Zantac

In June 2024, Delaware state court Judge Vivian Medinilla decided that testimony from proposed expert witnesses will be admissible in Zantac cases. Sanofi, the manufacturer, announced a voluntary recall of heartburn drug Zantac in 2019 due to it containing N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which may cause cancer in humans. People who have been diagnosed with certain types cancer after taking Zantac to treat heartburn may be eligible.

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
  • Stryker® LFIT V40 Femoral Head and required additional hip revision surgery
  • 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 a duodenoscope, 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:

  • Intra-ocular inflammation (IOI) of varying degrees, retinal vasculitis and occlusive retinal vasculitis after an injection of Syfovre
  • Eye infections after using recalled EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops.
  • Pancreatic, colorectal, lung or cancers after taking Belviq® or Belviq XR® for weight loss
  • Ovarian cancer after using talcum powder on the perineum for an extended amount of time
  • Mesothelioma and other lung diseases after inhaling asbestos-tainted talcum powder
  • Serious liver illness after being prescribed an excessive dosage of Ocaliva for chronic liver disease

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 in pet food, perfume, food and coffee roasting plants exposed to chemicals such as diacetyl and acetyl propionyl and with Chemical flavoring-related lung disease. 
  • 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: