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Law360 names attorney Fidelma Fitzpatrick as a 2019 MVP of the Year
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Legal publication Law360 selected Motley Rice consumer protection attorney Fidelma Fitzpatrick as one of its Product Liability MVPS of the Year for 2019, in part for her work to defend a historic verdict on appeal for California communities impacted by toxic lead paint.
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2020 “Best Law Firms” ranks Motley Rice
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Motley Rice ranked as a National Tier 1 firm for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, the highest rating for a firm in the 2020 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The firm is also ranked in Tier 1 in Charleston, S.C., Hartford, Conn., New York City, Tier 2 in Rhode Island, and Tier 3…
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‘Dark Waters:’ A study in the obsession required for pursuing justice | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Toxic Exposure
Collapsing 17 years of struggle into a two-hour movie to bring the truth about PFAS chemicals to light is no small feat. “Dark Waters”, a movie starring Mark Ruffalo as an attorney who took on a chemical company, managed it well, indeed with an element of drama that bordered on riveting.
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Online shopping during the holidays a potential danger for consumers | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Personal Injury Lawsuits
The ease of online shopping comes with a price, and a dangerous one at that. Despite being used by millions of people to buy and ship products all over the world, very little is done to ensure that these products are actually safe before they show up on your doorstep.
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New Takata airbag defect leads to nearly 3 million vehicle recall
Personal Injury Lawsuits
A newly discovered defect has prompted a recall of nearly 3 million older model BMW, Audi, Honda, Isuzu, Toyota, and Mitsubishi vehicles in the U.S. due to potentially faulty Takata airbag inflators.
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Motley Rice wins two “Elite Trial Lawyers” Firm of the Year categories
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The 2020 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards, presented by ALM and The National Trial Lawyers, named Motley Rice Firm of the Year in its pharmaceuticals litigation and insurance liability categories. Motley Rice co-founder Joe Rice also received the Elite Trial Lawyers Lifetime Achievement award. Attorney Jodi Westbrook…
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Grace P. Chandler
Grace Chandler advocates for people who have suffered severe, life-altering health complications caused by dangerous and defective medical devices.
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2017-18 Nissan Rogue models under investigation for faulty automatic emergency braking
Personal Injury Lawsuits
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched a preliminary investigation into 553,860 Nissan Rogue vehicles following reports of unprompted automatic emergency braking, allegedly causing crashes and some injuries.
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Charlotte E. Dougherty
Charlotte Dougherty represents individuals and businesses in class actions and complex litigation involving consumer protection, general commercial issues, and securities fraud.
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Grand jury subpoenas 3M in Alabama PFAS hazardous chemical investigation
Toxic Exposure
A federal grand jury issued a subpoena last month for global manufacturer 3M Co. The grand jury investigation is reportedly exploring the company’s alleged illegal dumping of toxic chemicals into the Tennessee River near its Decatur, Ala., plant.
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New York woman files suit alleging years of sexual abuse by former junior high music teacher
Human Rights Lawsuits | Sexual Abuse
A New York woman filed a lawsuit alleging years of sexual abuse, including rape, by her 7th grade music teacher. In addition to the teacher, Greenlawn, N.Y.’s Oldfield Middle School, Harborfields Central School District, and the district’s Board of Education, are named in the suit and accused of fostering an…
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Law360 names Motley Rice a 2019 Product Liability Practice Group of the Year
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Motley Rice was one of five firms nationally, and one of two plaintiffs’ firms to be named a 2019 Law360 Product Liability Practice Group of the Year.
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SEC’s proposed rules are bad news for whistleblowers | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Whistleblower Claims
Proposed amendments to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s whistleblower program rules include expanding the types of resolutions covered by the program, giving the SEC discretion in modifying awards, eliminating potential double recovery, adjusting the claims review process, and barring individuals who submit…
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PFAS Contamination & Exposure Lawsuits
Toxic Exposure | Public Client
Called “forever chemicals,” synthetic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or perflourinated chemicals, accumulate and are persistent in the environment. The bioaccumulation of these chemicals in ground and drinking water, animals, people and the agricultural products they consume can have significant and…
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Heartburn drug manufacturers recall Zantac (ranitidine) due to “unacceptable levels” of toxic, carcinogen NDMA
Medical Drugs
The FDA recently announced multiple recalls of heartburn medicine Zantac (ranitidine) tablets that may contain N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a substance that the WHO says may cause stomach, bladder, kidney, pancreatic, colon and other cancers in humans.
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AFFF Lawsuits
Toxic Exposure
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) has been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, and other negative health problems. Individuals, especially fire fighters, may be exposed directly through contact or by contamination of their water supply. Water providers and property owners who have PFAS contamination due to AFFF have…
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JPML Rules That Hilton Sex Trafficking Claims Are Too Unique To Consolidate
Human Rights Lawsuits
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation declined on February 5 to establish a multidistrict litigation (MDL) of consolidated claims for sex trafficking victims against various hotel chains.
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Belviq (lorcaserin) Lawsuit
Medical Drugs
A prescription that’s supposed to help manage your weight shouldn’t worsen your overall health. But concerns that weight-loss drugs Belviq® and the extended-release version, Belviq XR®, may cause an increased risk of cancer prompted manufacturer Eisai to voluntarily withdraw them from the U.S. market in February 2020.
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Breast implant safety called into question | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Medical Device Lawsuits | Women’s Health Lawsuits
Safety concerns related to breast implants are unfortunately not new. Health-related side effects have plagued breast augmentation implants since their appearance on the U.S. market in the early 1960s. A new safety concern is particularly significant.
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Decade in Review: Plaintiffs’ Litigation Highlights | Causes, Not Just Cases®
Motley Rice - Firm Wide | Anti-Terrorism Lawsuit | Antitrust | Asbestos Exposure | Aviation Lawsuit | Consumer Fraud Protection | Human Rights Lawsuits | Medical Device Lawsuits | Medical Drugs | Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect | Personal Injury Lawsuits | Public Client | Securities Class Actions | Toxic Exposure | Transportation Accident Lawsuits | Whistleblower Claims
2010-2019 taught all of us a great deal, and changes over the course of the decade shape the way we practice law today. Advancements in technology modernized the judiciary and have helped to expedite certain parts of the litigation process, such as discovery. The speed in which information is shared online would have…