I’m just back from the ninth Women En Mass conference in Aspen. Each year, WEM brings together the best and brightest female mass tort attorneys to discuss issues that affect women “from the boardroom to the courtroom.” My company, Milestone, is a longtime supporter of…
Philips Respironics issued a safety recall on June 14, 2021, for their CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilators that use PE-PUR, a type of polyurethane foam that contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) that are toxic and carcinogenic. It is estimated that 3 to 4 million devices…
Utility companies have a lot of responsibility, especially considering the well-being of their customers, nearby residents, and the environment. We’ve seen what can happen when a utility acts negligently for the sake of a profit – like the wildfires caused by PG&E’s lack of attention to power…
Yaz, Mirena, NuvaRing, Essure – we’ve all heard about the terrible, permanent, and sometimes deadly side effects of certain birth control products and the massive lawsuits that have ensued. The latest consolidated litigation involves Paragard, an IUD that can break during removal and cause complications,…
The recipe for mass tort settlement planning is iron-clad organization, accessible communication, and expertise. Multiple-plaintiff litigation most often arises from unexpected and devastating harm; we’re proud to be the next step as plaintiffs plan for the road ahead.
As your sexual abuse lawsuit is concluding, it makes sense to wonder if you’ll be taxed on your settlement. In my opinion, no. Over nearly three decades in the settlement planning space, I have heard and seen advice from tax experts on hundreds of sexual…
Guest post by Michael Mogill, CEO of Crisp I am tired. You are tired. Everyone is tired and mentally/emotionally drained. All across the world. Many don’t want to keep going. You may be asking yourself, “How long is this going to go on for?” The past…
This article outlines the basics that a trial lawyer or a judge must know in order to navigate Article 50B, or New York CPLR 5041, 5042, 5043, 5044, 5045, 5046, 5047 and 5048. What is article 50B? Article 50B is the Civil Procedure that dictates…
Our team at Milestone works with families who are trying to move forward in the aftermath of a catastrophic, life-changing incident. While our clients’ injuries run the gamut, the most heartbreaking cases involve babies and children who have been harmed by someone else’s negligence. To…
Infant formula under the brands Similac and Enfamil are causing some premature infants to develop a life-threatening gastrointestinal disorder called necrotizing enterocolitis.
