ThirdParty

Burger Law Faces TCPA Troubles Over Telemarketing Scheme Involving Third-Party Leads

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ST. LOUIS, MO – In the world of plaintiff’s law firms, buying leads and engaging in telemarketing schemes is a common practice. These firms attend conferences like the esteemed “Mass Torts Made Perfect,” where numerous lead sellers vie to capture the attention of thousands of lawyers eager to purchase their leads. However, not all these endeavors go smoothly, as Burger Law has recently discovered. Burger Law finds itself entangled in a challenging lawsuit brought by an unrepresented plaintiff. The case is causing quite a stir. In a recent ruling, the court denied the defendant’s motion … Read more

DC Couple Files $60 Million Lawsuit Against Amazon and Third-Party Company After Woman Suffers Severe Injuries in Crosswalk Accident

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – A D.C. couple has filed a $60 million lawsuit against Amazon and a Maryland company following an accident that resulted in severe injuries to a woman. The incident occurred at the intersection of Cathedral Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue in Northwest, as captured in a video obtained by the News4 I-Team. The footage shows Rita Iannazzi being struck by a delivery driver while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. The driver, who was seen eating at the time, was subsequently issued an infraction for colliding with a pedestrian, according to a D.C. … Read more

Holding the Third-Party Litigation Financing Industry Accountable: AdvaMed Urges Congressional Reform to Protect Patients and Innovation

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House Oversight Committee held a hearing on September 13, 2023, to address the concerns surrounding third-party litigation financing. AdvaMed and its members have expressed significant worries about the impact of these financing practices. They argue that third-party speculators, along with the attorneys they fund, are taking advantage of the mass tort litigation system, prioritizing their own financial gain over the well-being of patients, medical device manufacturers, and the general public. By investing substantial amounts into advertising campaigns, these attorneys and financial backers can generate a large number of cases, many … Read more

Unmasking the Controversial Impact of Third-Party Litigation Funding on Public Health, Innovation, and Patients

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Third party litigation funding (TPLF) has become an increasingly prevalent practice in the civil justice system, impacting various sectors, particularly medical technology manufacturers. However, concerns are being raised about the potential misuse of TPLF, arguing that it adversely affects public health, hampers innovation, and poses risks for patients. The use of TPLF has expanded significantly in recent years, contributing to the rise of mass tort litigation. Typically, this funding involves a third party providing financial assistance to claimants in exchange for a portion of any settlement or judgment in their favor. While … Read more