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Benchmark Plaintiff Honors: Several Motley Rice lawyers nationally recognized
The inaugural 2012 edition of Benchmark Plaintiff, The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Plaintiff Firms & Attorneys, recognized Motley Rice and a number of its attorneys in its national and local rankings.
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BP "emergency six month payment" claims deadline coming
Toxic Exposure
The interim claims deadline for the six month emergency payment from the Gulf Coast Claims Facility is just one week away, Tuesday, November 23, 2010.
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Another ReVille Sexual Abuse Victim Files Civil Lawsuit Against Pinewood Prep
Human Rights Lawsuits | Sexual Abuse
A second alleged sexual abuse victim of Charleston-area teacher and coach Louis "Skip" ReVille filed a civil lawsuit today against Pinewood Preparatory School, its former headmaster Glyn Cowlishaw and guidance counselor Brendan Diffley.
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Aviation lawyer addresses holiday travel concerns
Aviation Lawsuit
With a busy travel season ahead, the recent discovery of suspicious packages on cargo planes bound for the United States has led to growing concerns regarding airport security during the holiday travel season.
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Recent bomb scare called possible test by Motley Rice attorney Mary Schiavo
Aviation Lawsuit
A bomb scare Thursday night led to the grounding of three cargo planes in the Northeast United States. The first suspicious package was reportedly a "manipulated" ink toner cartridge with wires attached on a flight thought to be traveling from Yemen to Chicago. Another suspicious package was found on a…
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Paxil birth defects trial underway
Medical Drugs | Women’s Health Lawsuits
Motley Rice attorneys began trial today (November 9, 2010) in the Paxil lawsuit against GlaxoSmithKline. The plaintiffs allege the company failed to properly warn consumers that its antidepressant drug Paxil could cause birth defects.
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BP oil spill charity scam warning
Toxic Exposure
In its recent Fall 2010 issue of Consumer Alert, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) posted a consumer alert warning individuals against charity scams, especially those claiming to support victims of the BP Oil Spill.
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Asbestos verdict reached in West Virginia case against John Crane Inc.
Asbestos Exposure
On Thursday, November 4, 2010, a liability verdict was reached in an asbestos lawsuit against John Crane Inc. alleging that the company's asbestos-containing products caused retired West Virginia pipefitter Robert L. Wood to be diagnosed with mesothelioma.
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Airbus mid-air engine failure prompts Qantas airline to ground Airbus A380 fleet
Aviation Lawsuit
On Thursday, November 4, 2010, an airliner flying above the western Indonesian island of Batam suffered a failure of one of its four engines approximately six minutes after takeoff from Singapore's Changi Airport. Qantas flight QF32, carrying 440 passengers and 26 crew members, was forced to make an emergency…
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Cargo plane bomb scares addressed by Mary Schiavo
Aviation Lawsuit
The recent discovery of suspicious packages on cargo planes bound for the United States has led to an investigation into the security of airline cargo, especially regarding cargo coming from other countries.
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Judge sets trial date for individual 9/11 case
Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit | Aviation Lawsuit
On October 20, 2010, the Honorable Alvin K. Hellerstein of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York set a trial date for the case Bavis v. United Airlines, Inc.
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September 11, 2001 individual case trial date set
Aviation Lawsuit | Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
Read articles on the judge's decision in <i>The New York Times</i>, the <i>New York Daily News </i> and by the Associated Press.
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Motley Rice securities attorneys represent German bank in case against Goldman Sachs
Securities Class Actions
Motley Rice securities attorneys and co-counsel Sturman LLC filed suit on behalf of one of Germany's largest state-owned banks against Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Goldman Sachs) and TCW Asset Management Company (TCW) on October 5, 2010 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Burn pit litigation discussed by Motley Rice co-founder Joe Rice
Toxic Exposure
Motley Rice attorneys continue to work with co-counsel Susan Burke and her firm Burke PLLC in the KBR, Inc., Burn Pit multidistrict litigation to represent clients against multiple defense contractors for allegedly exposing military personnel to toxins generated by open-air burn pits on military bases in Iraq and…
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New FAA Regs: Safety advocates say the rules are not strong enough
Aviation Lawsuit
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented a set of regulations on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, to prevent pilots from flying while dangerously fatigued.
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Sofa Super Store attorneys demand release of city's fire investigation records
Personal Injury Lawsuits
Attorney Kevin Dean comments on Sofa Super Store lawyers who are demanding that the city of Charleston be reprimanded for failing to release documents resulting from the investigation into the June 2007 Sofa Super Store fire that killed nine Charleston, SC firefighters.
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Pinewood Prep Lawsuit: ReVille victim files civil lawsuit alleging gross negligence
Human Rights Lawsuits | Sexual Abuse
On December 12, 2011, Motley Rice filed a lawsuit against Pinewood Preparatory School and its former headmaster Glyn Cowlishaw on behalf of an alleged sexual abuse victim of Charleston-area teacher and coach Louis "Skip" ReVille.
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Court issues order setting status conference to address remaining 9/11 litigation
Aviation Lawsuit | Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit
On September 10, 2010, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, plaintiff Mary Bavis requested a status conference to consider an appropriate case management order for trial in <i>Bavis v. United Airlines, Inc.,</i> a case under <i> In re September 11 Litigation.</i>
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Sexual Abuse Victim Files Civil Lawsuit Against Pinewood Prep Teacher
Human Rights Lawsuits | Sexual Abuse
On behalf of an alleged sexual abuse victim of Charleston-area teacher and coach Louis "Skip" ReVille, Motley Rice LLC filed a civil lawsuit today against Pinewood Preparatory School and its former headmaster Glyn Cowlishaw.
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Motley Rice Supports Sexual Abuse And Assault Victims
Human Rights Lawsuits | Sexual Abuse
Motley Rice attorneys represent childhood victims of sexual abuse, adults who were sexually abused as children, and other sexual assault victims.