Litigations

Key Mass Tort Litigations Set to Shape Legal Landscape in 2025

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Legal landscapes will undergo significant transformations in 2025 as mass tort litigation emerges front and center, directly impacting pharmaceutical giants, tech firms, and manufacturing behemoths. Several high-profile cases set to be adjudicated or initiated over the year are expected to redefine industry practices and consumer protection standards. Among the most anticipated cases is litigation concerning opioid prescription practices. This involves multiple pharmaceutical companies accused of contributing to the opioid crisis through their marketing strategies. The legal actions seek to hold these corporations accountable for widespread addiction issues and the resulting socio-economic costs. A parallel development … Read more

Los Angeles Lawyers Highlight the Impact of JCCPs on Complex Litigations and Due Process in New Analysis

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Los Angeles, CA – As courtrooms across the United States grapple with growing dockets and shrinking budgets, a strategic approach known as Judicial Council Coordinated Proceedings (JCCPs) is gaining prominence. This method adeptly handles the complexities of mass tort and product liability cases that frequently involve thousands of claimants and potential damages tallying into the billions. Los Angeles-based attorneys Jay Bhimani and Allie Ozurovich of Dechert LLP recently delved into the nuances of JCCPs, highlighting the fusion of extensive litigation demands and judicial efficiency. JCCPs serve as a judicial mechanism to manage multiple civil actions … Read more

Philadelphia Courts to Tackle Major Mass Tort Litigations in 2025: What to Expect

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Philadelphia, PA — The city of Philadelphia, renowned for its historic roots and vibrant legal community, is set to host a series of significant mass tort trials in 2025, focusing on major issues ranging from pharmaceutical liabilities to industrial product defects. As these proceedings take shape, they hold not only the possibility of substantial payouts but also profound implications for public health and corporate accountability. Mass tort litigation involves numerous plaintiffs pursuing legal claims against one or several corporate defendants. These claims often arise from injuries caused by pharmaceuticals, environmental disasters, or defective products. The … Read more

Championing Consumer Safety: Attorney Brendan A. Smith Targets Negligence by Major Corporations in High-Profile Litigations

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St. Louis, MO — Brendan A. Smith, a noted attorney with Simmons Hanly Conroy, has built a remarkable career by advocating for clients who have sustained severe injuries due to faulty pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Smith, who joined the firm in 2012, heads the Complex Litigation Department, where he handles cases involving sexual abuse and unsafe consumer products, challenging some of the world’s largest corporations. Smith’s work is driven by a commitment to justice for individuals harmed by products whose safety was compromised in the pursuit of profits. “These companies prioritize profit over safety, and … Read more