Veteran

U.S. Navy Veteran Files Lawsuit Claiming Firefighting Foam Led to Cancer Diagnosis

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WASHINGTON — A naval veteran based in Georgia has launched a lawsuit after being diagnosed with kidney cancer, which he attributes to his exposure to firefighting foam containing toxic chemicals. This case adds to the growing litigation concerning aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), widely used in military and firefighting contexts. The plaintiff, a longtime firefighter at Memphis Naval Station in Tennessee, claims that his cancer was caused by extended interaction with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) present in the AFFF foam and firefighting gear he used regularly. PFAS chemicals are known for their resistance to heat … Read more

Governor Hochul Appoints Veteran City Lawyer to New York Ethics Commission Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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ALBANY, N.Y. — In a move reflective of ongoing efforts to enforce ethical governance, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed James Caras, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in public service, as a new member of the state’s ethics oversight body. Caras, a Manhattan resident with 31 years of service in New York City government, has been nominated to join the state Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, pending confirmation by a review committee of law school deans. Caras is positioned to serve a six-year term on the 11-member commission, which is tasked … Read more

Philadelphia Welcomes Veteran Litigator Mike Daly to Motley Rice, Boosting the Firm’s Class Action and Multi-Litigation Practice

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Mount Pleasant, SC – Amid aspirations to bolster their presence in mass tort and class action lawsuits, Motley Rice LLC has welcomed esteemed attorney Mike Daly to its Philadelphia branch. Daly, heralded as an influential addition to the Three Logan Square office, brings a distinguished pedigree in handling some of the nation’s most challenging mass tort claims, particularly those entwined with questionable medical practices and environmental negligence. Philadelphia’s own Daly’s expertise shines in areas fraught with complex legal battles involving faulty medical devices and pharmaceutical missteps. Notably, he has played a significant role in mass … Read more

Veteran Litigator Joins Motley Rice, Aims to Bolster Philadelphia’s Defense Against Corporate Negligence

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Mount Pleasant, SC – Motley Rice LLC, a Mount Pleasant-based law firm specializing in class actions and multi-litigation practices, recently enhanced their team by hiring experienced litigator Mike Daly. Recognized for his extensive experience in handling mass torts, Daly joins the firm’s Philadelphia office committed to fighting corporate malfeasance through a focus on hazardous pharmaceuticals, defective medical devices, and environmental dangers including asbestos exposure. Daly, who previously cemented his reputation at Pogust Goodhead, explained in an interview the distinction between class action lawsuits and mass torts. Whereas class actions involve individuals representing a larger group, … Read more