Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has taken legal action to prevent Leigh O’Dell, an attorney from the firm Beasley Allen, from joining a proposed medical monitoring class action lawsuit involving users of its talc products. The company filed a request with the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, emphasizing that this inclusion could…
In May, Massachusetts judges faced several notable cases with significant legal implications. One of the key rulings involved accusations of fraud concerning the sale of a struggling life sciences company. This case required judges to navigate complex legal arguments and evidence pertaining to contractual obligations and misrepresentation. Another significant decision granted leniency to a vendor…
Kirkland & Ellis has made a significant addition to its legal team by bringing in more than 20 litigators from King & Spalding. This move includes 13 partners and strategically enhances Kirkland’s capabilities in mass tort and product liability defense. Partners Kristen Fournier, Kim Bueno, Morty Durbin, and John Ewald are leading the group that…
Womble Bond Dickinson has announced that R. Kyle Hawes has joined the firm as a partner in its Houston office’s business litigation practice group. This strategic move aims to bolster the firm’s legal expertise and client service capabilities in key sectors. Read more from the firm regarding their plans for expansion. Hawes brings extensive experience…
In a strategic move to strengthen its global litigation capabilities, Squire Patton Boggs has appointed Dorian Daggs as a partner within its Miami office. This appointment underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its influence in key litigation sectors. According to an announcement by the firm, Daggs brings to the table a robust portfolio of experience,…
Kelly Brilleaux has joined Barnes & Thornburg as a partner in its litigation department in Dallas, announced by the firm last Thursday. This strategic addition is aimed at bolstering the firm’s capabilities in handling complex product liability cases. Brilleaux’s expertise in individual and complex mass tort litigation is expected to enhance the firm’s portfolio, particularly…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM) has bolstered its product liability practice by recruiting Kelley Mahoney as a partner. Operating out of the Hartford, Connecticut office, Mahoney will focus on a comprehensive range of legal issues including general liability, product liability, toxic tort, and premises liability. Her extensive experience in representing manufacturers, distributors, contractors, premise owners,…
In a significant development for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, the law firm has announced the addition of Sana Suhail as a partner in its class action and mass torts practice based in New York. Suhail’s expertise spans complex civil litigation with a particular focus on product liability, construction law, and general liability. Her arrival is…
Winston & Strawn LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and Jones Day have been recognized as this week’s “Legal Lions” by Law360. Their accomplished legal work spotlighted them in the high-profile multidistrict litigation involving Abbott Laboratories. An Illinois federal judge ruled in a bellwether case that Abbott is not liable for the death of an infant…
In a strategic move, Jones Day has reinforced its global disputes practice in London by appointing Samantha Silver and Nathalie Smyth as partners. This announcement comes as the firm aims to bolster its capabilities in navigating complex legal challenges in the life sciences and consumer products sectors. Samantha Silver brings a wealth of experience in…
The Supreme Court has announced that it will hear a procedural case in its 2025-26 term, which centers on whether an organic baby food product caused a child’s autism spectrum disorder. This case, arising from a lawsuit against Hain Celestial Group by Sarah and Grant Palmquist, involves allegations of high levels of heavy metals in…
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (GRSM), a nationwide legal practice, has recently augmented its expertise by appointing Seana Azad as a partner in its environmental and toxic tort division. She will be stationed at the firm’s Walnut Creek, California office. The firm communicated this development earlier this week, emphasizing Azad’s extensive experience in navigating complex legal…
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has announced that Markenzy Lapointe, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, has joined the firm as a partner. Lapointe will be working in the corporate investigations and white collar defense practice at Pillsbury’s Miami office. His role involves handling criminal investigations and commercial cases, which include…
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP has announced a significant addition to its product liability and mass torts practice with the recruitment of Tom Pack as a partner based in San Francisco. This strategic move reflects the firm’s continued focus on bolstering its capabilities in complex litigation, especially within the life sciences sector. Tom Pack…
In a strategic expansion of its capabilities in the field of e-discovery and information management, King & Spalding has announced that Chris Costello has joined the firm as a partner in its product liability and mass torts practice group based in Los Angeles. Chris Costello, who transitions from Kirkland & Ellis, brings a wealth of…
Buchalter has announced the addition of Kristin Reyna DeHart to its team as a shareholder in the litigation practice group in San Diego. With her expertise in environmental, toxic tort, and product liability matters, Reyna DeHart’s practice reflects Buchalter’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in these complex legal areas. Reyna DeHart’s experience encompasses representation of…
In a strategic move set to bolster its insurance practice, Cozen O’Connor has welcomed Jeff Work as a new member in its global insurance department, based in Houston. This development, announced recently, marks a significant addition to the firm’s expertise in civil and commercial litigation within the insurance sector. Work is recognized for his extensive…
In a decision with potential implications for product liability and business operations, the Supreme Court ruled on the applicability of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) to claims involving CBD products. The case, Medical Marijuana, Inc v. Horn, concluded with a narrowly split decision that allows civil RICO liability for injuries leading to…
King & Spalding, a prominent global law firm, has announced the addition of Jordan Sagalowsky as a partner within its product liability and mass torts practice group. Sagalowsky will operate out of the New York office, enhancing the firm’s capabilities in handling intricate legal challenges in these areas. His experience encompasses representing clients in complex…
King & Spalding has reported impressive double-digit growth in both revenue and profits for the sixteenth consecutive year. The firm’s expansion in the Middle East, alongside strong performances in the life sciences sector and trial successes in high-profile product liability cases, were noted as key contributors to this growth. Additionally, a surge in demand for…
A federal judge has dismissed Tesla Inc.’s petition for her recusal in a case alleging brake defects in the company’s Model 3 vehicle. The case, adjudicated by Judge P. Casey Pitts of the US District Court for the Northern District of California, involves claims that certain safety features, including automatic emergency braking, failed during an…
Bayer’s subsidiary, Monsanto, has been ordered to pay over $2 billion in a landmark verdict by a Georgia jury concerning its controversial product, Roundup. The jury in Cobb County State Court awarded John Barnes a total of $65 million in compensatory damages, as well as a staggering $2 billion in punitive damages. Barnes, who was…
Recent developments in the realm of product liability lawsuits illustrate a concerning trend: many plaintiffs are finding it increasingly challenging to secure victories, predominantly due to legal hurdles. Attorney Simon Purnell of Griffin Purnell, representing over 200 plaintiffs in various states such as Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, New York, and Texas, has raised concerns over the…
A recent decision by the Missouri Court of Appeals has paved the way for a woman to pursue negligence and product liability claims against rideshare company Lyft, following the fatal carjacking of her son while he was driving for the service. The March 4 ruling by Judge Robert M. Clayton differs from earlier federal court…
In a significant development for LG Electronics, the company is facing a product liability class action lawsuit in the New Jersey federal court. Filed last Friday, the lawsuit alleges that LG sold stoves deemed defective due to their potential to cause fires. These stoves were subject to a recall to address the safety concerns associated…