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Takata airbag personal injury victims may now access claims process
Personal Injury Lawsuits
One centralized claims form is now available to U.S. personal injury or wrongful death victims of Takata airbags. The form allows claims to be submitted to three funds at once.
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E-cigs: Blowing (flavored) smoke? | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Toxic Exposure
There is an increasingly popular trend among our youth raising the concern of health officials, school administrators and parents across the country. In fact, if you ask a young person over the age of 10, they will probably be able to tell you what it is: “E-cigarettes.”
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Kia recalls 500,000 U. S. vehicles due to faulty airbag deployment
Personal Injury Lawsuits
More than 507,000 Kia vehicles have been recalled in the U. S. due to a potentially deadly electrical glitch that could hinder airbag deployment in a crash.
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Motley Rice reaches $50 million settlement with 3D Systems on behalf of shareholders
Securities Class Actions
Motley Rice, as co-lead counsel, reached a $50 million settlement with 3D System Corp. on behalf of shareholders who suffered losses allegedly related to fraud.
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Policy change implemented through settlement for Motley Rice client involved in fatal Isle of Palms collision
Personal Injury Lawsuits
The lawsuit, filed last year by Wallace’s wife, alleged that the officers who were parked on the Isle of Palms Connector failed to protect Wallace in the moments after the collision, causing him to be fatally struck.
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Exploding lithium-ion batteries
Personal Injury Lawsuits
Lithium-ion batteries are popular with manufacturers because they’re rechargeable and store more energy than most other batteries. The benefits may come at a potentially deadly cost, however, as lithium-ion batteries can be unstable and prone to overheating. If defective, these batteries may suddenly explode or burst…
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Motley Rice a finalist in four “Elite Trial Lawyers” categories
Motley Rice - Firm Wide
The National Law Journal announced finalists for its 2018 Elite Trial Lawyers and has named Motley Rice a finalist in four categories for its “exemplary performance in cutting edge work.”
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Mathew Jasinski named “New Leader in Law” by The Connecticut Law Tribune
Consumer Fraud Protection
The Connecticut Law Tribune has recognized Motley Rice consumer fraud attorney Mathew Jasinski as a “New Leader in Law” for 2018.
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Motley Rice reaches $43 million settlement with Medtronic on behalf of investors
Securities Class Actions
Motley Rice reached a $43 million settlement with Medtronic, Inc. on behalf of shareholders who purchased the company’s common stock and suffered losses.
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$54 million anti-trust settlement approved for Aggrenox end-payor plaintiffs
Antitrust
Motley Rice reached an anti-trust settlement to resolve litigation alleging drug manufacturers Boehringer Ingelheim and Teva Pharmaceutical engaged in an alleged pay-for-delay scheme to block generic competition for stroke medication Aggrenox®.
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Top 4 things to know about Bayer stopping Essure sales | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Medical Device Lawsuits | Women’s Health Lawsuits
This news is particularly significant because it is quite rare that a medical device manufacturer completely stops sales of a device following complaints. As lead counsel for Essure litigation coordinated in California state court, I know many women and their loved ones who have questions about what this means. Here…
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Aeromexico plane crashes after takeoff in Mexico
Aviation Lawsuit
An Aeromexico airline flight crashed near Durango, Mexico, injuring at least 97 people according to early estimates. 103 passengers and 4 crew members were on board the Embraer 190 aircraft.
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Jacob R. Stout
Jake Stout utilizes the civil justice system to hold negligent corporations accountable for preventable injuries and diseases suffered by workers and their families.
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Summer School: The prevalence of asbestos in schools | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Asbestos Exposure
Teachers, students and school staff across the nation work and study in buildings containing asbestos, leaving them at a higher risk of asbestos exposure and related diseases, including mesothelioma.
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Facebook Data Breach Lawsuit
Consumer Fraud Protection | Technology and Media
Facebook has come under scrutiny and is facing dozens of lawsuit and is facing dozens of lawsuits after enabling a political data firm to potentially violate privacy laws by collecting private information from more than 87 million of the social media network’s users without their knowledge or permission. In April 2018…
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Mitchell B. Thornton
Mitchell Thornton’s casework intersects with multiple Motley Rice practice areas.
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Motley Rice appointed co-lead counsel on Zetia antitrust litigation
Antitrust
Motley Rice attorney Michael Buchman has been appointed Interim Co-Lead Counsel for the In re Zetia Antitrust Litigation, in which the End-Payor Plaintiffs allege Merck & Co. Inc., conspired with at least one other generic drug maker to delay Zetia generic market entry.
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Motley Rice attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®
Motley Rice - Firm Wide
We are proud to announce that 16 Motley Rice member attorneys are included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019.
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Human Trafficking Lawsuits
Human Rights Lawsuits
Being under the control of another person against your will is, unfortunately, what millions of people in the United States and around the world experience. Whether for sex or labor, human trafficking is recognized as one of the world's fastest growing criminal enterprise . While human trafficking is criminal,…
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Paying tribute to one of country’s leading thoracic surgeons and mesothelioma expert, Dr. David Sugarbaker
Asbestos Exposure
World-renowned thoracic surgeon and pleural mesothelioma specialist David J. Sugarbaker, M.D. died Wednesday, August 29.