Delaware

Scott+Scott Bolsters Delaware Office with New Mass Tort Litigation Partner

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WILMINGTON, Del. — In a strategic move to strengthen its consumer litigation practice, Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law, LLP has announced the appointment of Sindhu S. Daniel as a partner. Based in the firm’s newly established Delaware office, Daniel brings a wealth of experience in mass tort litigation, a specialty that addresses civil actions involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few corporate defendants in state or federal court. Daniel’s expertise lies in handling complex cases that often involve large groups of people affected by similar injuries or damages caused by corporate misconduct or negligence. Her … Read more

Could Delaware Become the Go-To State for Product Liability Lawsuits? Insights from the Zantac Case

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Wilmington, Delaware — A recent wave of litigation centered around the heartburn medication Zantac is spotlighting Delaware as a potentially preferred venue for plaintiffs in pharmaceutical cases. The shift follows legal allegations that the drug, which was pulled from the market in 2020, may have caused cancer in numerous users. Legal experts suggest this trend toward filing in Delaware could be influenced by several key factors that make the state an attractive option for lawsuits. Delaware is renowned for its sophisticated understanding of corporate law, largely due to its role as a corporate domicile for … Read more

Judge Reevaluates Sentence in Delaware County Sexual Assault Case During New Hearing

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Media, Pennsylvania – A Delaware County judge presided over a pivotal resentencing hearing Friday concerning a notable sexual assault case that has roused local and national attention. The hearing reexamines the penalties imposed on a former Philadelphia-area athlete whose initial sentencing terms sparked widespread debates over judicial fairness and the severity of punishments for sexual offenses. The case centers on the conviction of the former athlete, who had been found guilty of assaulting a young woman following a local high school social gathering six years ago. Originally sentenced to a lengthy term, the reevaluation came … Read more

Delaware Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Appeal in High-Profile Zantac Cancer Lawsuit

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Dover, DE — The Delaware Supreme Court disclosed plans on Tuesday to expedite a significant legal dispute surrounding the widely used heartburn medication, ranitidine, commonly branded as Zantac. The litigation raises serious allegations that the drug may cause cancer. This decision allows for a mid-case appeal, a rare legal move that underscores the gravity and complexity of the issues involved in the ongoing mass tort case. The case has attracted widespread attention because ranitidine has been one of the most popular over-the-counter medications in the United States, used by millions to treat heartburn. The plaintiffs … Read more