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James R. Brauchle
A former U.S. Air Force navigator, Jim Brauchle brings years of flying experience, leadership skills and knowledge of the aviation industry to his litigation work.
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Sara O. Couch
Sara Couch is a trial lawyer who contributes to litigation across several of the firm’s practice areas, including defective medical devices, harmful drugs, toxic exposure, consumer protection, and technology & privacy actions.
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Michael M. Buchman
Michael Buchman leads Motley Rice’s antitrust team. Prior to joining Motley Rice, Michael served as an Assistant Attorney General in the New York State Attorney General’s Office, Antitrust Bureau. He also served as a co-managing partner of the antitrust department at a large New York-based class action law firm.
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Samuel B. Cothran Jr.
Since the firm’s founding more than 20 years ago, Sam has led its in-house legal department and provided steady guidance in a dynamic environment as the firm has tripled in size.
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Kevin R. Dean
Focusing his litigation efforts on catastrophic injury, products liability, and wrongful death cases, Kevin Dean represents victims and families affected by hazardous consumer products, occupational and industrial accidents, fires, premise injuries, toxic exposure and other incidents of negligence.
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Generic Drug Labeling: Brand-name drug manufacturers can be held liable for warnings on generic versions | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Medical Drugs
The controversial Wyeth v. Weeks decision, which was confirmed by the Alabama Supreme Court this past August 15, 2014, provided a welcome ray of hope in a preemption landscape made desolate by the Mensing decision of 2011.
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Morcellator warning only the latest reason FDA should consider revising the 510(k) process | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Medical Device Lawsuits
When the FDA released a safety communication earlier this year about the laparoscopic power morcellation (LPM) procedure, many women may have been shocked to learn that this fairly common procedure for removing supposedly benign uterine fibroids could result in the rapid spread of cancer if those fibroids turned out…
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Is there a link between talcum powder and cancer? | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Medical Drugs | Medical Device Lawsuits | Women’s Health Lawsuits
While studies continue to examine talcum powder and ovarian cancer, women of all ages should be aware that concerns about the possible relationship between the genital application of talcum powder and ovarian cancer are starting to gain attention.
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10 seconds may save your summer vacation | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Personal Injury Lawsuits
It may take a couple extra seconds out of your summer vacation time this year, but taking a few small steps to ensure your family’s safety while on the road or during your vacation stay could save you from some mishaps down the road.
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Supreme Court allows BEL claims to proceed | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Toxic Exposure
Good news came today for claimants in the Deepwater Horizon litigation when the U.S. Supreme Court refused BP’s request to block payments under the Business and Economic Loss (BEL) Settlement Agreement while the Court considers whether or not it will review BP’s challenge of that settlement’s terms.
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Fifth Circuit soundly rules but BP wrench-throwing continues | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Toxic Exposure
Next week will mark eight months since claims payments through the Deepwater Horizon Settlement’s Business Economic Loss program were halted due to an October 2013 Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in which Judge Barbier was instructed to craft a “narrowly-tailored injunction” that subsequently stopped payouts.
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GM’s Decade of Delay: Why did the ignition switch recall take so long? | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Personal Injury Lawsuits
According to the Highway Safety Act of 1970, motor vehicle manufacturers must report a safety-related defect to the NHTSA—as well as to owners, purchasers and dealers—within five working days of noticing the issue. GM took more than a decade.
Litigation Area
Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure lawsuits allow individuals diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases to pursue compensation from companies that manufactured or distributed asbestos-containing products. Victims often include workers, veterans and family members exposed at home or on the job.
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Medical Drugs
Every year, thousands of people file medical drug lawsuits after being harmed by defective or dangerous drugs. Drug companies may place a drug on the market without sufficient research and monitoring procedures. They might fail to properly inform and warn patients and healthcare providers about all the serious risks…
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Aviation Lawsuit
Each day, nearly three million people fly safely in the United States. But every flight requires precision and care to avoid needless loss of life. The Motley Rice aviation team is comprised of knowledgeable aviation law attorneys, qualified pilots and an aviation maintenance expert. Our team also includes other…
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Consumer Fraud Protection
Anyone who purchases a product or service is potentially at risk for fraud, and even the most financially savvy customer can unknowingly fall victim to it. It can crop up in a number of ways, from overpaying for contracting services or purchasing a car that turns out to be defective, to a company that does not protect…
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Securities Class Actions
As one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, Motley Rice works diligently to improve the lives of those harmed by corporate wrongdoing. We understand the responsibilities and interests of institutional investors, and we will diligently pursue the responsible parties and evidence needed to hold them…
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Human Rights Lawsuits
Human rights lawsuits may include wrongful imprisonment, torture, kidnapping, hostage-taking, abduction, human and labor trafficking and corporate complicity. Motley Rice attorneys are dedicated to seeking justice for human rights victims and holding the defendants accountable for their actions.
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Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Without financing or other material support, the architects of terrorism have little to no means of turning violent intentions into actions. This was the passionate belief of our firm’s co-founder, Ron Motley, and it’s a cause we continue to believe in and fight for every day. Motley Rice attorneys help victims and…
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Personal Injury Lawsuits
If someone else’s negligent or wrongful actions hurt you or someone you love, they — not you or your family — should pay for their mistakes. Motley Rice helps clients recover compensation for personal injuries. We can seek justice while you focus on healing and recovery.
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