The mass tort case involving over 500 individuals sexually abused by Larry Nassar, their coach, or another individual affiliated with USA Gymnastics has finally reached a settlement more than five years after the first criminal complaint was filed. The settlement between USA Gymnastics, the U.S.…
Di Fiore receives $10,000 toward future schooling, pledges to begin legal career as a trial lawyer BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Milestone Consulting has named Julia Di Fiore as the recipient of the inaugural $10,000 Trial LawHER Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a…
Our team at Milestone is proud of the work we’ve done in conjunction with the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism (USVSST) Fund to compensate victims of terrorism and their families. In case you’ve missed our previous posts about it, the Department of Justice established…
Industry veteran John Bair hands over the reins to the nation’s leading litigation consulting firm BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Milestone Consulting is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Fogle as chief executive officer of Seventh Amendment Holdings (SAH). Milestone is a…
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…
