Recent research has found a link between the chemicals in hair relaxer products and ovarian, uterine and endometrial cancer. People who have suffered significant health problems as a result of using hair relaxers may be entitled to seek compensation through a hair relaxer lawsuit.
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is located in North Carolina. Countless service members, their families and civilians have lived and worked at the base. From Aug. 1953 – Dec. 1987, these people may have been exposed to toxic water. People who develop cancer, kidney disease and other health problems listed below may be eligible to file a Camp Lejeune lawsuit.
Throughout the year there are several legal organizations that bestow awards for work done and the people who do that work within law firms. This quarter Motley Rice was recognized by three different organizations.
One of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, Motley Rice LLC, has entered a consulting agreement with attorney Markus Green of MG Law & Consulting LLC.
Motley Rice attorney Jonathan Orent has been appointed co-lead counsel and a member of the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee (PEC) for multidistrict litigation against Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, makers of diabetes and weight loss drugs including Ozempic®, Wegovy® and Mounjaro®. Motley Rice Attorney Sara Couch was also appointed to the PEC as chair of the Marketing Discovery committee. The litigation alleges Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly deceptively marketed GLP-1 agonist drugs and failed to warn people about dangerous side effects.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that as many as a million people may have been exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune between August 1953 and December 1987. Affected people include service members, their families and on-base workers. This contamination may cause long-lasting, serious harm to those who experienced the toxic exposure. Below is a guide to what you need to know about Camp Lejeune.
Social media plays a large role in the lives of many teens, and more and more parents are concerned about how social media affects teens’ mental health. Studies show that excessive use of social media can have a negative effect on teens’ mental health including suicidal ideation, eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression and other related issues.
Motley Rice is proud to participate in the 2024 Charleston Black Expo in a number of ways. The Charleston Black Expo provides a day filled with discussions, cultural exhibitions, business showcases, workshops, and more, all centered on Charleston’s Black community.
Health and Legal Equality Panel (March 9, 2024, Room 11. 11am-12pm)
A lawsuit against the manufacturers and retailers of WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches, on behalf of parents alleging the fruit pouches caused lead-poising resulting in life long injuries and the need for continued medical treatment for their two toddler children.
WanaBana USA voluntarily recalled all lots of its Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée pouches in recent weeks after staggeringly high levels of toxic lead were found in the fruit snack.
Motley Rice medical attorneys filed a lawsuit on Sept. 19, 2023 for a Pennsylvania woman who took Wegovy® believing it to be a safe, effective way to lose weight. Instead, she alleges, she suffered severe stomach cramping, vomiting and nausea within months of starting the drug and required hospitalization to treat gastroparesis.
Our attorneys have a strong track record of landmark action for consumer and worker protection, beginning with asbestos and tobacco and continuing today in a wide variety of litigation. We're honored to be recognized by many groups including these below. Selection criteria for each of the awards can be found here.
For more than two decades, the U.S. position has been that al Qaeda acted alone on September 11th, but a newly public video has raised questions about whether the Saudi government provided crucial assistance to the hijackers during the 9/11 terror attacks.
Our lives and those of the people we love can change in an instant. Whether you were blindsided by an unexpected diagnosis or are finding your way following a devastating accident or financial loss, we're here to support those who need us. We focus on the following litigation areas: