Tactic

Seattle Lawyer Accused of Blocking $1.19 Billion Water Contamination Settlement Denies Allegations, Calls Sanctions Motion an “Intimidation Tactic”

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SEATTLE, Washington – A Seattle lawyer is fighting back against allegations that he held up a $1.19 billion water contamination settlement involving DuPont. Jeff Kray, of Marten Law, claims that the sanctions motion filed against him by class counsel is merely an “intimidation tactic” based on a “fantastical conspiracy theory.” Kray argues that class counsel failed to meet with him prior to filing the motion. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, represented by Kray, is at the center of this legal battle. Mitchell Tilner, an attorney from Horvitz & Levy in Burbank, California, has … Read more

Beware of New Scam Tactic: Fake Jury Duty Warrant Targets Fargo-Moorhead Residents

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CASS COUNTY, N.D. – A new scam tactic has emerged in the F-M area, prompting the Cass County Sheriff’s Office to issue a warning to the public. Scammers are making calls from a specific number, (701) 253-0994, falsely claiming that the recipient has a warrant for Failure to Appear for jury duty. In order to resolve the supposed issue, the scammer instructs the victim to bring $3,000 to various local businesses to facilitate a fund transfer. To make their fraudulent claims more convincing, the scammers even went as far as sending a text message with … Read more

Democratic and Republican Senators Unite to Oppose Controversial Texas Two-Step Legal Tactic

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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a rare show of bipartisan unity, Democratic Senators Dick Durbin and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with their Republican counterpart Josh Hawley, have come together to oppose a legal tactic known as the Texas Two-Step. This maneuver, used by large corporations facing mass tort claims, involves creating a new subsidiary to divert liability and then filing for bankruptcy. The senators have urged the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the U.S. Appeals Court that allowed paper giant Georgia-Pacific to utilize this legal strategy to avoid millions in asbestos liability claims. The … Read more

The Texas Two-Step Bankruptcy Tactic Fails to Provide Desired Relief, Ignites Controversy: A Closer Look

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Austin, Texas – The controversial “Texas Two-Step” bankruptcy cases, which involved corporations using the tactic of restructuring and subsequently filing for bankruptcy to delay mass tort liability, have proven to be unsuccessful. Companies such as Best Wall, DBMP, Aldrich Pump/Murray Boiler, and most recently, LTL, have all attempted this strategy without success. These failed attempts have garnered significant attention, with critics including the U.S. Senate expressing strong opposition. The concept of the Texas Two-Step has muddled the discussion surrounding the legitimate interests of both public companies seeking “finality” in resolving claims and plaintiffs who want … Read more