Accountability

From Courtrooms to Communities: How Attorney Philip Federico’s Monumental Shift to Mass Torts and Environmental Law Is Making Waves in Corporate Accountability

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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 … Read more

Global Unions and German Government to Launch New Centre for Corporate Accountability in Human Rights

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Berlin, Germany — A significant new initiative is on the horizon as global trade unions and the German government have scheduled a formal announcement on March 20, 2025, to launch the Human Rights Due Diligence Competence Centre. This international effort, set to commence operations later in the year, aims to fortify workers’ rights by enforcing national and European legislation that mandates corporate responsibility across global supply chains. The collaborative effort includes key organizations such as UNI Global Union, IndustriALL Global Union, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, and the German union confederation, DGB. The Initiative for Global … Read more

Seeking Accountability: Victims of Brazilian Dam Collapse Push for Justice in UK Court Case Conclusion

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LONDON — On January 25, 2019, the town of Brumadinho in southeastern Brazil was engulfed by a catastrophic event when a dam, owned by the mining giant Vale SA and German auditor Tüv Süd, burst. This disaster released a deadly flow of waste, claiming the lives of 270 people and causing immense ecological and community devastation. Now, as a comprehensive lawsuit in the UK against the two companies nears its conclusion, victims and their families are calling for accountability and justice. Many of the victims were workers at the Corrego do Feijao iron ore mine … Read more

Car Wash Bankruptcy Sparks Outrage as Family Alleges Evasion of Legal Accountability in Teen’s Death

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Hinsdale, IL — About 18 months after a tragic accident at Fuller’s Car Wash led to the death of a 14-year-old pedestrian, the establishment is now seeking bankruptcy protection. This move comes amid allegations from the victim’s family that the company is attempting to dodge court proceedings related to their son’s death. In a heartrending incident on July 17, 2023, a teenage employee of the car wash lost control of a Jeep Wrangler, accelerating out of the facility and onto the sidewalk where Sean Richards was walking. The vehicle then hurtled into a building across … Read more