Judge Approves $600M Settlement in February 2023 Norfolk Southern Train Derailment

As reported by Bloomberg Law (subscription), Judge Benita Y. Pearson of the Northern District of Ohio has granted approval to a historic $600 million settlement for the communities impacted by the February 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment and toxic chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment, involving 14 train cars carrying hazardous materials, led to fire

2024-09-26T13:56:11+00:00September 26th, 2024|Environmental Law|

Mark Chalos and Kenny Byrd Featured on Plaintiff Lawyer Panel at Recent Vanderbilt Law School Career Event

This week, Vanderbilt Law School hosted the panel discussion “What is a Plaintiff’s Attorney?” organized by the student group Plaintiffs’ Advocates & Litigation Society (PALS). Lieff Cabraser partners Mark P. Chalos and Kenneth S. Byrd were among the featured panelists, exploring the distinctions between plaintiff-side attorneys and traditional Big Law roles. Panelists addressed what is meant by

2024-03-05T01:38:41+00:00March 4th, 2024|Firm News|

Lieff Cabraser attorney Mark Chalos testifies to U.S. Judicial Conference Advisory Committee regarding proposed changes to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

Lieff Cabraser attorney Mark Chalos testified in a hearing held by the Advisory Committee of the U.S. Judicial Conference on Federal Civil Rules in Washington, D.C, this month regarding the proposed Federal Rule of Civil Procedure new rule 16.1, which would govern key aspects of the organization and case management of multidistrict litigations (MDL) in

2024-01-25T17:05:25+00:00January 25th, 2024|Firm News|

Mass Torts Made Perfect 2023: Mark Chalos and Sarah London on Litigating High-Profile Sexual Assault Cases

At this week’s Fall 2023 Mass Torts Made Perfect Seminar at Las Vegas’ Bellagio Hotel, Lieff Cabraser partners Mark P. Chalos and Sarah R. London led a breakout session on “Learning How to Litigate High Profile Sexual Assault Cases: The Importance of Empowerment, Advocacy In & Out of Court, and Implementing Change.”

2023-10-12T21:19:39+00:00October 12th, 2023|Firm News|

Mark Chalos Selected as Co-Lead Counsel for Plaintiffs in Generac Solar Power Systems Marketing Practice and Products Liability Litigation

The Generac Solar Energy Systems litigation focuses on allegations that energy tech giant Generac’s PWRECell System components are defective and potentially dangerous as the systems malfunction and overheat, causing shutdowns and several reported fires On July 18, 2023, the Judge Lynn S. Adelman of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued

2023-07-19T21:10:28+00:00July 19th, 2023|Consumer Fraud, Defective Products|