Tort

Call for Court Review: Mass Tort Defendant Challenges Pennsylvania’s Registration Law for Clarity and Fairness

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A major defendant in a mass tort litigation, contending confusion over Pennsylvania’s registration statute, has called on the Superior Court to clarify its stance. The issue centers around whether companies that are not based in Pennsylvania but face lawsuits in the state must first register as a foreign business. This request underscores a broader legal debate about the obligations foreign corporations have when they operate across state lines. The statute in question necessitates out-of-state companies to register with the state before conducting business within Pennsylvania. However, the definition of “conducting business” remains … Read more

Legal Battle Unfolds as Victims of Mid-Michigan Flooding Seek Justice in Groundbreaking Mass Tort Lawsuit

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Lansing, Mich. – In response to the devastating floods that hit Mid-Michigan in May 2020, a mass tort lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the countless victims who suffered immense losses. This legal action seeks to address the widespread damage and hardship caused by the historic flooding when two dams, Edenville and Sanford, failed, unleashing torrents of water and causing significant destruction to properties and infrastructure. The lawsuit has been brought against the state of Michigan, the dam owners, and other parties deemed responsible for the maintenance and safety of the structures. Legal professionals … Read more

Pennsylvania Attorney Confesses to Tax Evasion on Fees from Large-Scale Tort Settlements

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Philadelphia, PA – In a recent legal development, a Pennsylvania attorney has pled guilty to evading federal income taxes, failing to report over $2.3 million in income garnered from mass tort litigations. This significant amount was accrued from fees that should have been disclosed between 2012 and 2015, according to federal prosecutors. The attorney, whose actions have caught the eye of both the legal community and regulators, managed to sidestep paying approximately $600,000 in taxes due to the underreporting of these earnings. This has raised concerns about the transparency and ethical practices within sections of … Read more

Purdue Pharma Faces Intense Scrutiny as Bankruptcy Trustees Navigate Complex Mass Tort Litigation

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Stamford, Conn.— Purdue Pharma, the company widely criticized for its role in the opioid crisis, has reached a critical juncture in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings that could significantly impact the landscape of mass tort litigation in the United States. Facing thousands of lawsuits, the pharmaceutical giant filed for bankruptcy in 2019 as part of an effort to settle claims alleging it fueled a national addiction epidemic with its aggressive marketing of the painkiller OxyContin. The latest proposal in Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy case, which aims to resolve multitudes of opioid lawsuits, stipulates that the Sackler … Read more