In recent years, about three dozen states, municipalities and indigenous tribes have sued fossil fuel producers from whom they seek compensation for climate harms the claimants allege to have been caused by carbon pollution and/or corporate deception. So far, the results in courtrooms across the country have been mixed. Some courts have held that the claims are preempted by federal
I have been a plaintiff’s lawyer for 32 years. Over the course of those years, I’ve learned three things that all of you know well, but we need voters and lawmakers to better understand: (1) plaintiff lawyers perform work that improves public safety; (2) powerful industries are pursuing opposite objectives with enormous success; and (3) plaintiff lawyers are essential guardians
Our planet is hotter now than it has been in human history. Over the last 40 years, we have seen the largest increase in the surface temperature of Earth than in any other 40-year period. The hottest years in human history are the last 10. More Americans died in 2023 from heat-related illnesses than in any previous year. These aren’t
Attorney Jeffrey Simon Examines the Details of the McDonald’s Coffee Case and the Impact Today
Suboxone—a medication widely used to treat Opioid Use Disorder—has been linked to tooth decay by various medical studies and patient reports, leading to a slew of lawsuits. These lawsuits focus on the failure of Indivior, the maker of Suboxone, to warn patients about the severe dental damage that the medication can potentially cause. These lawsuits claim that patients have suffered
If you or a loved one is battling lung cancer, you recognize it as life-altering and frightening. You’re also likely constantly contemplating what external variables may have played a hand in the development of the illness – perhaps prolonged exposure to harmful chemicals and/or pollutants at work. These considerations bring about a health crisis, a sense of injustice, and a
The Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to trial by jury in civil cases over disputes that exceed $20. This right is as old as our democracy itself. The Seventh Amendment, introduced by James Madison, was included among the original Bill of Rights. Arbitration is a proceeding governed by an agreement of parties, whereby a dispute between
We all know the adage, “What you don’t know can hurt you.” There is truth in that conventional wisdom. Harms caused by exposure to talc-based cosmetic and body powders prove the point. Unbeknownst to consumers, there are asbestos fibers inside many of the talc products they purchase. Exposure to asbestos can cause ovarian cancers and malignant mesothelioma. Over the last
Over the last five years, my firm, our clients, our co-counsel, and several of our skilled colleagues have been combating America’s opioid epidemic. Representing Dallas County and counties throughout Texas, we have worked to hold prescription opioid pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesale, and distributors financially accountable for their role in causing, fueling, and profiting from the largest drug-related public health crisis in
A toxic tort is a personal injury claim for harm caused by exposure to a dangerous substance. This can be an environmental toxin or a defective drug. Toxic torts can arise in a wide variety of situations including exposure to pharmaceuticals, asbestos or other toxins in our work environments, at home and even in our drinking water. Traditional theories of
In recent years, about three dozen states, municipalities and indigenous tribes have sued fossil fuel producers from whom they seek compensation for climate harms the claimants allege to have been caused by carbon pollution and/or corporate deception. So far, the results in courtrooms across the country have been mixed. Some courts have held that the claims are preempted by federal
I have been a plaintiff’s lawyer for 32 years. Over the course of those years, I’ve learned three things that all of you know well, but we need voters and lawmakers to better understand: (1) plaintiff lawyers perform work that improves public safety; (2) powerful industries are pursuing opposite objectives with enormous success; and (3) plaintiff lawyers are essential guardians
Our planet is hotter now than it has been in human history. Over the last 40 years, we have seen the largest increase in the surface temperature of Earth than in any other 40-year period. The hottest years in human history are the last 10. More Americans died in 2023 from heat-related illnesses than in any previous year. These aren’t
Attorney Jeffrey Simon Examines the Details of the McDonald’s Coffee Case and the Impact Today
Suboxone—a medication widely used to treat Opioid Use Disorder—has been linked to tooth decay by various medical studies and patient reports, leading to a slew of lawsuits. These lawsuits focus on the failure of Indivior, the maker of Suboxone, to warn patients about the severe dental damage that the medication can potentially cause. These lawsuits claim that patients have suffered
If you or a loved one is battling lung cancer, you recognize it as life-altering and frightening. You’re also likely constantly contemplating what external variables may have played a hand in the development of the illness – perhaps prolonged exposure to harmful chemicals and/or pollutants at work. These considerations bring about a health crisis, a sense of injustice, and a
The Seventh Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to trial by jury in civil cases over disputes that exceed $20. This right is as old as our democracy itself. The Seventh Amendment, introduced by James Madison, was included among the original Bill of Rights. Arbitration is a proceeding governed by an agreement of parties, whereby a dispute between
We all know the adage, “What you don’t know can hurt you.” There is truth in that conventional wisdom. Harms caused by exposure to talc-based cosmetic and body powders prove the point. Unbeknownst to consumers, there are asbestos fibers inside many of the talc products they purchase. Exposure to asbestos can cause ovarian cancers and malignant mesothelioma. Over the last
Over the last five years, my firm, our clients, our co-counsel, and several of our skilled colleagues have been combating America’s opioid epidemic. Representing Dallas County and counties throughout Texas, we have worked to hold prescription opioid pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesale, and distributors financially accountable for their role in causing, fueling, and profiting from the largest drug-related public health crisis in
A toxic tort is a personal injury claim for harm caused by exposure to a dangerous substance. This can be an environmental toxin or a defective drug. Toxic torts can arise in a wide variety of situations including exposure to pharmaceuticals, asbestos or other toxins in our work environments, at home and even in our drinking water. Traditional theories of
