What is Camp Lejeune? Camp Lejeune, a military training facility located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, is unfortunately as well-known for its contaminated water scandal as
What is Talcum Powder? Talc/Talcum Powder is a naturally occurring mineral mined from the earth and ground into a fine powder. It is made up
An IVC (Inferior Vena Cava) filter is a small, cone-shaped medical device that is commonly implanted into a patient’s inferior vena cava, which is the
There are 11 hospitals owned and operated by the city of New York – Bellevue Hospital Center, Elmhurst Hospital Center, Harlem Hospital Center, Jacobi Hospital
By Mia Wang What is a Port-a-Cath? A port-a-cath is used to give fluids, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, antibiotics, food, and other drugs through the blood
A Manhattan jury found Dr. Darius Paduch guilty on all counts of unlawful sexual activity and enticement of several minors to engage in unlawful sexual
A Manhattan jury unanimously found Paduch guilty on 11 federal criminal counts of sexual abuse. U.S. Attorney Anthony T. DiPietro said Paduch “leveraged his position
The criminal trial of Dr. Darius Paduch is underway in New York federal court. Jurors have heard opening statements from lawyers as well as some
Darius Paduch, the Long Island urologist who worked for decades for Northwell Health in Great Neck and Lake Success from 2019 until his arrest in
Weill Cornell Medicine has unveiled new patient safety guidelines after one of their assistant professor’s indictment on sexual abuse charges. Dr. Darius Paduch, a urologist
Thomas Giuffra, a partner in our firm has been appointed as an associate justice for Scarsdale, NY, a town and village located in Westchester County.
By David B. Rheingold Recent developments as of March 27, 2024, have shed light on the progress and challenges surrounding the Camp Lejeune Justice Act.
Sean Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Florida were targets of federal raids yesterday as Homeland Security investigates allegations of sex trafficking by the music
By David B. Rheingold, Esq. The well-regarded Judge Edmund A. Sargus, Jr., ordered the parties on February 29, 2024, to a mediation process scheduled for approximately three
By David B. Rheingold On February 29, 2024, the judge overseeing the federal Bard hernia mesh litigation ordered the parties to mediation with a court-appointed special negotiating
By David B. Rheingold, Esq. Hernia mesh settlements have recently happened for various products. Will a new Bard settlement happen soon? Federally ordered mediation on March 25
Recent findings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have brought alarming news to light: ground cinnamon, a staple in many households, is being
Construction and manufacturing companies commonly use overhead cranes to transport and lift materials. However, each year, overhead crane accidents result in severe injuries or deaths.
Thousands of bottles of ointments for dry eyes, sold in Walmart and CVS stores, are being recalled across the United States due to potential contamination
Exactech is facing legal challenges with over 1,100 lawsuits in federal courts and 400 in state courts nationwide.[i] These lawsuits allege manufacturing defects in knee,
It was marketed as the perfect contraceptive device. It was hyped as an innovative way in which women could avoid pregnancy without having to take
The Paragard Multidistrict Litigation is moving forward after US District Court Judge issued the latest scheduling order concerning deadlines for discovery, including disclosure of experts
After a recent inspection, the FDA has determined that the Ecuadorian company Austrofood S.A.S never tested its apple sauce pouches for heavy metals including lead.
Of the more than 1,100 Exactech knee replacement lawsuits filed across the country, twelve will be selected for bellwether trials beginning as early as June
In addition to representing victims of sexual abuse and assault, we are proud to represent those who have been the subject of gender violence. Since
A Florida woman has filed a sexual assault lawsuit against the ride share company Lyft. The suit comes after the woman gave birth to her
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 1 in 5 deaths in US hospitals are the result of
By Alanna Chen Cinnamon in WanaBana, Schnucks and Weis applesauce has caused many young children around the country to have a high lead blood level,
Around 3:00pm today, just before rush hour, two New York City subway cars were involved in an accident on the Upper West Side injuring at
Attorney Jeremy Hellman has been with our firm since 2011 and has distinguished himself for his scholarly approach to the practice of law coupled with
By Amelia Thorp In the last few months, lead contamination has been a hot topic. Lawsuits for children with lead poisoning are being filed, and
By Benjamin Pace In a significant development, two members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), are urging a
A residential building located at 1915 Billingsley Terrace in the Bronx partially collapsed just after 3:30 pm today. The building has been cited for code
Law enforcement authorities in the Bay State suspect that Dr. Richard Kauff sexually abused many more under age girls than the 24 who have come
On November 13, 2023, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory about a lead recall for cinnamon applesauce pouches. Specifically,
In the last month, three companies have recalled their products because of lead contamination. It is especially concerning, as these fruit puree pouches are commonly
