Philadelphia

Motley Rice Bolsters Legal Impact with Expanded Mass Tort Division in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, PA – Prestigious law firm Motley Rice has recently expanded its operations to Philadelphia, broadening its focus on mass tort litigation, a legal process used to handle lawsuits involving large groups of plaintiffs who have been harmed in a similar way, often by defective products or corporate misconduct. The move reflects the firm’s strategic plans to tap into Philadelphia’s substantial market for legal expertise in mass torts, particularly those related to pharmaceuticals and medical devices. This expansion in one of the country’s major cities signals Motley Rice’s commitment to offering its legal services to … Read more

Philadelphia Set to Resolve Nearly 50% of Its Mass Tort Cases by Year’s End

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Philadelphia, PA — Nearly half of Philadelphia’s court programs dedicated to resolving large-scale lawsuits are set to conclude by the end of this year, signaling a significant shift in the city’s legal landscape. These mass tort programs, which have historically concentrated on large-scale litigation involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few defendants, are poised for a major downsizing due to the efficiency and effectiveness of the system in handling these complex cases. In recent years, the mass tort dockets in Philadelphia have seen a noteworthy reduction in active cases, a trend attributed to strategic … Read more

$68.5 Million Awarded to Widow in Philadelphia Construction Death Lawsuit

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Philadelphia, PA—A Philadelphia court has awarded $68.5 million to the widow of a construction worker who died after falling from a luxury townhome development in the city’s Fitler Square neighborhood in 2021. The decision marks one of the largest negligence suit payouts in recent years related to construction accidents. The jury found OCF Realty, the developer of the site, and its affiliated construction company liable for the death of 37-year-old James Thompson, who fell from the fourth story of a building under construction. His death has spotlighted issues of workplace safety and the responsibilities of … Read more

Philadelphia Jury Grants $68.5 Million to Family After Fatal Construction Site Fall in Center City

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia jury has awarded $68.5 million to the family of a construction worker who died after falling at a Center City construction site, marking one of the largest compensatory damages in recent state history related to workplace safety. The worker, 49-year-old James Matthews, tragically lost his life in September 2019 when he fell four stories during the construction of a new hotel on Walnut Street. The lawsuit alleged negligence on part of several entities, including the construction company and the project’s subcontractors, claiming that their failure to follow safety protocols directly … Read more