Baltimore, MD — After nearly four decades of pioneering work in medical malpractice law, Philip Federico has embarked on a new journey that could impact thousands, if not millions, of lives. The seasoned attorney, armed with a wealth of legal acumen, has shifted his focus to multifaceted mass tort and environmental litigation. Federico’s career shift represents a significant pivot from his extensive background in addressing medical wrongs, to tackling broader public health and environmental injustices on a colossal scale.
Philip Federico’s journey into law began under the influence of his father, a seasoned attorney, who practiced for over six decades. Inspired by his father’s dedication and skills in the legal field, Federico was propelled into law with a desire to emulate his father’s passion and influence. His early exposure to the law, combined with personal adversity—a severe ankle injury mishandled by medical professionals—shaped his initial path into medical malpractice law, where he eventually co-founded a successful firm specializing in the field.
However, around 2009, a case involving Earl Bradley, a physician accused of sexual abuse, steered Federico toward mass tort litigation. This case, where Federico represented a significantly higher number of victims than other firms involved, ended with a staggering $123 million settlement for Bradley’s victims. This success marked a turning point and Federico soon found himself at the helm of another major case involving Nikita Levy, a gynecologist who illicitly filmed patients. This second mass action culminated in a $190 million settlement.
These cases were just the beginning of Federico’s pivot toward mass tort litigation. The transition was solidified through a partnership with Delaware attorney Chase Brockstedt. The duo took on an environmental lawsuit against the Mountaire chicken processing plant, which alleged improper disposal of toxic wastewater in Millsboro, Delaware. The landmark case ended with an impressive $205 million settlement, further distinguishing Federico as a formidable force in environmental litigation.
Today, Federico spends 95% of his professional endeavors focused on mass tort and environmental issues—with his firm, Brockstedt Mandalas Federico, taking a prominent role in several high-profile cases including those against social media giants accused of contributing to the teen mental health crisis, and manufacturers responsible for toxic chemical exposure including PFAS contaminants.
One of the most notable cases currently involves suing W.L. Gore & Associates over the use of PFAS in their Gore-Tex products and Perdue AgriBusiness for allegedly reckless wastewater disposal. Additionally, Federico has secured a recent victory with a $103 million settlement against New-Indy Paper Mill for environmental violations affecting nearly one million residents in North and South Carolina.
Throughout his monumental career shift, Federico has remained motivated by the possibility of making a widespread impact. From representing individual medical malpractice victims to addressing grievances of entire communities affected by corporate negligence, his transition into mass tort and environmental law is not just a career transformation but a broadening of his commitment to legal justice.
By harnessing his seasoned legal expertise and aligning with significant, community-focused legal battles, Federico exemplifies how individual careers can evolve alongside changing perspectives on justice and corporate responsibility. As he continues to lead and expand his practice, Federico’s work not only highlights a personal evolution but also reflects broader shifts in the legal landscape—where the focus increasingly includes holding corporations accountable for the community and environmental impacts of their operations.
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