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Lieff Cabraser & Co-Counsel Named Interim Co-Lead Class Counsel for Plaintiffs in Mercedes-Benz Subframe Rust and Corrosion Product Defect Litigation

Defect alleged to affect tens if not hundreds of thousands of 2010-2022 cars across the Mercedes-Benz vehicle line can cause rear subframes to rust or corrode, resulting in sudden, unexpected loss of control for the driver. In response to notice of imminent lawsuit, Mercedes announced a belated and inadequate warranty extension. U.S. District Court Judge

LieffCabraser2023-04-10T21:59:09+00:00April 10th, 2023|Defective Products|

The Critical and Well-Compensated Role of Whistleblowers in Exposing Injustice

Upholding Accountability and Safeguarding Public Interest Whistleblowers have long been unsung heroes in the fight against corruption, injustice, and wrongdoing. A recent Delray Beach case related to contaminated water systems in Florida illustrates the essential role whistleblowers play in upholding the public’s right to safety and transparency, and the courage required to stand up against

LieffCabraser2023-04-10T18:47:08+00:00April 10th, 2023|Whistleblower Law|

Lieff Cabraser Partner Mark P. Chalos to Serve on Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in Newly-Consolidated Norfolk-Southern Toxic Spill Litigation

As reported by Law360, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, U.S. District Judge Benita Y. Pearson of the Northern District of Ohio issued an order consolidating 31 separate lawsuits relating to the February 3, 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment and toxic spill in East Palestine, Ohio.

LieffCabraser2023-04-07T14:43:34+00:00April 7th, 2023|Environmental Law, Firm News|

Financial Times Reports on Teen Social Media Addiction, Dangers, Lawsuits

As reported by the Financial Times, the alarming rise in depression among children has been linked to social media use, and Big Tech may soon face a reckoning as a result. The recent tragic death of a UK teen adds to the growing body of evidence pointing to the negative impact of social media on

LieffCabraser2023-03-27T18:49:45+00:00March 27th, 2023|Personal Injury|

Victory for Plaintiffs as Judge Preserves Key Claims in AMEC Retirement Plan Class Action Lawsuit

As reported by Law360, a pretrial hearing in Tennessee has resulted in a victory for the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) and its retirement plan managers. The judge preserved many state law allegations, including those related to AMEC’s failure to monitor the church plan’s retirement plan manager,

LieffCabraser2023-03-23T16:22:43+00:00March 23rd, 2023|Employment Law|

27 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2023

Lawdragon has published its list of the “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America” for 2023, an honor roll that includes a record 27 Lieff Cabraser lawyers. The Lawdragon consumer law guide, first published in 2007 and annually since 2019, offers the publication’s take on “the best of the U.S. plaintiff bar who specialize in helping consumers get

LieffCabraser2023-02-28T17:59:21+00:00February 24th, 2023|Awards, Firm News|

Lieff Cabraser & Co-Counsel File Federal Class Action Against Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern’s flawed response released more than twice the toxics released in the initial derailment, creating a million-pound chemical burn pit that would burn and discharge thick toxic smoke for days causing widespread anxiety, panic, and fear of dire health consequences On February 20, 2023, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane

LieffCabraser2023-02-22T14:34:36+00:00February 21st, 2023|Environmental Law|

Judge Orders Devereux Foundation to Produce Documents in Federal Child Abuse Litigation

Judge Anita Brody of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has granted plaintiffs’ motion to compel defendant Devereux Foundation to produce certain records related to alleged abuse at behavioral health facility the Devereux Foundation. Judge Brody held that letting Pennsylvania state law take precedence over federal law would create a “worringly”

LieffCabraser2023-02-28T17:54:57+00:00February 15th, 2023|Sexual Abuse, Survivors|

Lieff Cabraser and Corpus Law Patel File Federal Class Action in Georgia Against Mercedes-Benz Over Dangerous Subframe Rust and Corrosion in 2010-2022 Model Year Mercedes Vehicles

Defect alleged to affect tens if not hundreds of thousands of cars across the Mercedes-Benz vehicle line can cause rear subframes to rust or corrode, resulting in sudden, unexpected loss of control for the driver. In response to notice of imminent lawsuit, Mercedes announced a belated, inadequate warranty extension. February 10,

LieffCabraser2023-02-28T17:54:33+00:00February 10th, 2023|Defective Products|

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TENTATIVE RESOLUTION IN ORANGE COUNTY OIL SPILL LITIGATION: Shipping Companies Agree to Pay $45 Million

February 9, 2023 – Multiple shipping companies have agreed to pay $45 million to class members who were injured from the 25,000 gallon oil pipeline leak offshore Huntington Beach, California, in October 2021. The shipping companies are Capetanissa Maritime Corporation, Costamare Shipping Co., S.A., V.Ships Greece Ltd., and the M/V Beijing (collectively, “Capetanissa”) and Doredellas

LieffCabraser2023-02-28T17:54:40+00:00February 10th, 2023|Environmental Law|