News Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos Judgment Final: Second Circuit confirms asbestos judgment against Travelers
February 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Attorneys with Motley Rice LLC have played a central role in the litigation against Travelers. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit confirms $500 million asbestos judgment against Travelers.
News Personal Injury Lawsuits
Exploding Airbag Suit: Motley Rice files first personal injury federal action in South Carolina
February 27, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice files first Takata airbag personal injury federal action in South Carolina involving shrapnel.
News Toxic Exposure
Aggregate Settlement Agreement: Reached for Federal Engle-progeny tobacco cases
February 26, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice reached a $100 million aggregate settlement with Lorillard Tobacco Company, Philip Morris USA, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, for approximately 400 Engle-progeny tobacco cases pending in the Florida federal district court.
News Toxic Exposure
Burn Pit Cases: U.S. Supreme Court denies KBR’s request to consider contractual issues regarding liability
February 20, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
U.S. Supreme Court denies KBR’s request to consider contractual issues regarding liability
News Toxic Exposure
Philip Morris Liable: Jury Awards Disabled Woman $17.2 Million in Damages
February 20, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Jury finds Philip Morris liable in Engle-progeny cigarette case; awards disabled woman $17.2 million in compensatory and punitive damages
News Personal Injury Lawsuits
Takata Airbag Evidence: U.S. Senators reference Motley Rice’s call for preservation in letter to NHTSA
February 20, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
On Jan. 30, 2015, Motley Rice attorneys filed a reply in support of an emergency motion for preservation of evidence of Takata airbags and inflators.
News Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
9/11 Questions Remain: Saudi Arabia’s alleged role detailed in recent filing before MDL court
February 20, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice filed a motion opposing the dismissal of defendants Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi High Commission from In re Terrorist Attacks.
News Consumer Fraud Protection | Securities Class Actions
Bondholder Class Action: Settlements reached regarding alleged Ponzi scheme
February 20, 2015 | by: Motley Rice
Motley Rice is pleased to announce that the plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit <em>Kellerman v. Marion Bass Securities Corp. </em>have reached settlement agreements.
Blog Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Today’s unanimous terrorism funding verdict a historic day for justice | Causes, Not Just Cases®
February 20, 2015 | by: Joseph F. Rice
Almost 10 years since my partner and friend Ron Motley said to me, “Joe, we can make a difference, this is a cause no one else will do,” a Brooklyn, N.Y. jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the plaintiffs in <em>Linde et al. v. Arab Bank PLC,</em> finding Arab Bank responsible for terrorist…
Blog Toxic Exposure
Don’t let BP scare you: claims filing available until June 8, 2015 | Causes, Not Just Cases®
February 20, 2015 | by: Joseph F. Rice
BP owes compensation for economic losses suffered and for the livelihoods it has harmed. If you have a business or worked in these states and areas, it’s up to you to make sure you have had your records fully reviewed.