Tort

The Dark Side of Mass Tort Litigation: How Lawyers and Financiers Exploit the Legal System for Profit

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Washington, D.C. – Late-night television commercials are notorious for their abundance of advertisements targeting potential victims of various products or treatments. However, behind the seemingly harmless nature of these ads lies a massive and costly legal phenomenon that continuously disrupts our economy. Promoting their intention to assist the public, the lawyers responsible for these advertisements mainly benefit powerful law firms and their wealthy backers. Mass tort litigation or class-action lawsuits rely heavily on advertising to attract clients. These attorneys pour billions of dollars into ads between 2017 and 2021, casting a wide net to maximize … Read more

Analyzing Philadelphia’s Mass Tort Programs: A Closer Look at Progress and Challenges

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Philadelphia, PA – Over forty percent of Philadelphia’s mass tort programs are progressing smoothly, according to recent reports. These programs are aimed at addressing various lawsuits related to personal injury and product liability claims. The city’s mass tort programs are designed to expedite the legal process for large numbers of similar cases, ensuring efficiency and consistency in resolving these complex matters. One program that has been successful in Philadelphia is the Xarelto mass tort program. Xarelto is a popular blood thinner medication that has faced numerous lawsuits alleging severe bleeding complications. The mass tort program … Read more

Philadelphia’s Mass Tort Programs Face Impending Closure, Kicking Off a Wave of Legal Changes in the City

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Nearly half of the mass tort programs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania are slated to conclude this year, marking a significant shift in the legal landscape. These programs, designed to handle large numbers of similar lawsuits, have been instrumental in streamlining the litigation process and providing efficient resolutions for both plaintiffs and defendants. Mass torts, which involve multiple plaintiffs filing lawsuits against one or more defendants for injuries caused by a common incident or product, have become increasingly prevalent in recent years. Philadelphia has been a hub for these cases, hosting numerous mass tort programs that specialize … Read more

Litigator with Expertise in Toxic Tort Cases Joins Marshall Dennehey’s Philadelphia Office

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Philadelphia, PA – A seasoned litigator with expertise in handling toxic tort cases has recently relocated her practice to Marshall Dennehey’s Philadelphia office. After serving over five years at Goldberg Segalla LLP, this move marks a significant milestone in her legal career. The decision to transition to Marshall Dennehey comes as a strategic move to continue growing her practice and advancing her professional development. With a strong reputation in the legal industry, Marshall Dennehey offers an ideal platform for her to excel in her field. Throughout her career, she has successfully represented clients in complex … Read more