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SoCal Edison Utility Equipment May Be Source of Massive San Gabriel Mountains Bobcat Fire
As one of the largest fires in Los Angeles County history reaches 38% containment, Federal investigators are examining evidence provided
Lieff Cabraser Senior Paralegal Florencia Cudos Named KIND 2020 Advocate of the Year
Non-profit advocacy group Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) has named Lieff Cabraser Senior Paralegal Florencia Cudos its 2020 “Advocate
Katherine Benson Selected as New Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council
We are proud to announce that Lieff Cabraser partner Katherine Lubin Benson has been selected as one of six new
How Sexual Predator Dr. Robert Anderson Survived Firing Despite Early Allegations he Abused Male Students
New testimony reveals Anderson was protected and retained, putting him in position to molest hundreds if not thousands of additional
AbbVie Agrees to $24 Million Settlement with California Department of Insurance and Whistleblower Over Humira Marketing Fraud
Lawsuit alleged AbbVie pharmaceutical company committed fraud in promotion of blockbuster prescription drug Humira The California Department of Insurance has
Lieff Cabraser Files RICO, Negligence, Nuisance Lawsuit Against JUUL & Altria on Behalf of Boulder Valley (Colorado) School District for Deceptive and Misleading Youth Targeting and Devastating Injuries from JUUL E-Cigarettes
Lawsuit includes allegations that JUUL and Altria deliberately and expressly sought to develop and market the blockbuster sequel to combustible
LA Times: How Restaurants Are Struggling to Pay Rent During Coronavirus Pandemic
The impact of the Coronavirus on the restaurant industry has been massive. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, restaurant owners have
Elizabeth Cabraser and Robert Nelson Named “Top 100 Lawyers in California” for 2020
The Daily Journal (subscription) has named Lieff Cabraser attorneys Elizabeth J. Cabraser and Robert J. Nelson to its annual list of the Top 100
11th Circuit Upholds $2 Million Plaintiff’s Injury Verdict Against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco
As reported by Law360 (subscription required), the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a $2.12M verdict against the tobacco
Final Approval Granted to Settlement of Nationwide Mercedes-Benz Vehicle A/C Mold and Mildew Case
Uncapped settlement will provide reimbursement for qualified past repairs and all or part of the cost of future repairs to
Univ. of Michigan Vice President Overrode Decision to Fire Sexual Predator Dr. Robert Anderson Despite Abuse Allegations
As reported by The Detroit News, new testimony in the sexual abuse litigation against the University of Michigan and the late
Mark Chalos Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in Graco Child Car Seat Fraudulent Marketing & Injuries Litigation
On September 9, 2020, U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May of the Northern District of Georgia issued an order appointing Lieff Cabraser
Vaping Seen to Dramatically Increase Chances of Contracting Covid-19, Intensification of Coronavirus Illness
Emerging data on coronavirus indicate radically heightened risks, particularly for young vapers and smokers The New York Times reports that
Plaintiffs Win Summary Judgment in Favor of Public School Students in Department of Education CARES Act Fund Misallocation Lawsuit
On September 4, 2020, United States District Judge Dabney L. Friedrich issued an Order granting summary
Plaintiffs Score Win on Failed Statute of Limitations Defense in NCAA/Rembao Student Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Judge’s order preserves NCAA portion of the case, moving it to Indiana federal court; also upholds plaintiffs’ false imprisonment claims
Lieff Cabraser Files Amicus Brief to Help Economically Disadvantaged Public School Students Receive CARES Act Funding
On August 28, 2020, Lieff Cabraser filed an amicus brief on behalf of public school students
Lieff Cabraser Files Amicus Brief to Help Economically Disadvantaged Public School Students Receive CARES Act Funding
On August 28, 2020, Lieff Cabraser filed an amicus brief on behalf of public school students
Class Action Against University of Michigan Seeks Justice for Survivors of Dr. Robert E. Anderson, to Create Lasting Change at U of M
Amended complaint includes additional survivor seeking to represent interests of other victims; references new deposition testimony of a former UM
Michael Sobol Named “Lawyer of the Year” for Mass Tort & Class Action Litigation by Best Lawyers for Northern California
Only one lawyer gets “Lawyer of the Year” recognition for each specialty and location Best Lawyers has published its new
Lieff Cabraser Partner Mark Chalos Named Co-Lead Counsel in Federal Evenflo Child Booster Seat Fraud and Injury Litigation
On August 27, 2020, U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper appointed Lieff Cabraser Nashville Managing Partner Mark P. Chalos
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