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Even low levels of lead in the blood (5 micrograms per deciliter µg/dL) can result in lower IQ, hyperactivity, hearing problems and anemia, and in rare cases has led to seizures, coma and even death. To put that into context, accidentally eating a chip of lead paint about the size of a period (.) can cause an elevated…

As many Americans are all too aware, lung cancer continues to be the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the United States. It is mainly seen as a disease of the elderly, with more than 82 percent of those suffering 60 years of age or older.

A couple of recent articles about renovation workers encountering asbestos while working on building modifications have recently caught my attention. And, with Mesothelioma Awareness Day coming up, I wanted to share some thoughts on asbestos, mesothelioma and the public perception of the problem.

Terrorist attacks do not occur randomly but require support and often sophisticated channels of funding. Our anti-terrorism practice group seeks to stop the flow of financial support to terror groups, including holding financial institutions and other corporations accountable for enabling terror funding and activity…

Yesterday, Arab Bank was found liable for knowingly providing material support to Hamas which substantially assisted Hamas in carrying out 24 separate terrorist attacks killing and injuring hundreds of American citizens. This case marked the very first time a financial institution has ever been tried in the United…

The last thing you want to find out after hip replacement surgery is that the replacement part you received may prematurely fail and cause severe pain and other serious injuries.

Motley Rice co-founder Ron Motley (1944 – 2013) played a key role in the bankruptcy proceedings that led to the creation of the Manville Personal Injury Settlement Trust, where Motley Rice currently holds an advisory position. For his efforts in bringing to light the infamous Sumner-Simpson papers and in serving as…

Our long history in representing those affected by asbestos-related diseases and asbestos and mesothelioma litigation also includes FELA-related cases. If you or a loved one worked on the railroads, you may have additional rights and benefits as outlined by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), a series of…

When companies misrepresent critical information that affects shareholder value, investors and stakeholders can play a valuable role by litigating to help hold the companies accountable and to recover lost investment funds.

Locations: New York, NY; Washington, DC; and Shanksfield, PA Date: September 11, 2001 Aircrafts: American Airlines 11, United Airlines 175, American Airlines 77, United Airlines 93

Location: Buffalo, New York Date: February 9, 2009 Aircraft: Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 The Motley Rice aviation team represented families of people who lost their lives in the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407, and investigated the legal responsibility that Continental Airlines, Inc., Colgan Air, Inc., Pinnacle…

Sudden explosions, property fires and defective products can cause serious, life-altering injuries. If you or a loved one has been severely burned or has suffered wrongful death due to a fire caused by negligence, we’re here to help you seek damages and see that those responsible are brought to justice.

When you purchase a product, you do so in good faith, trusting that it will function safely and as advertised. However, consumer and worker safety is too often compromised by negligence, poor manufacturing, inadequate quality, product recalls, or inadequate warnings or labels on a wide range of products, from cars,…

Of all whistleblower protection provisions, the SEC Whistleblower Program established by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act contains some of the strongest.

Misinformation can be spread by product manufacturers or organizations attempting to make their companies’ outlook appear more positive than it actually is. When the reality of a company’s situation is revealed, however, it can result in a major decline in stock price.

Through our work in various areas of litigation, we track a wide range of industries for potentially fraudulent business practices, including medical drug and device marketing.

*We are no longer accepting new claims in this litigation. Class action litigation following the announcement of mergers and acquisitions can result in investor-friendly deal improvements that benefit shareholders. Motley Rice represented three public pension funds as court-appointed sole lead counsel challenging…

Asbestos exposure has hurt an untold number of workers in West Virginia, especially those in industrial jobs who are more at risk for direct contact with asbestos-containing products or other workplace injuries. Sadly, as of 2014, West Virginia ranked fourth highest in the United States for deaths due to malignant…

As an insurer for former asbestos manufacturers, including Johns-Manville, Travelers inappropriately fought against making payments to asbestos victims that were due from the Travelers insureds.

Since the late 1700s, merchant marines have played an important and necessary role in the waterborne transport of goods and services for both U.S. civilians and military, operating a broad range of watercraft in the vast majority of North America’s navigable waters. In the years following asbestos’ inclusion as a…