Mass Tort News LegalCast

James E. Flynn Jr. and Elisa D'Amico have a candid and engaging conversation about how he and Riah Greathouse formed a successful partnership in their law practice. James and Raya, who are referred to as the "dream team," share their journey of how they met and bonded over their similar legal paths. They discuss their common experiences and personal ambitions, highlighting the growth mindset that...

Join Elisa D'Amico as she sits down with Riah W Greathouse, Esq., a passionate trial attorney committed to fighting for justice. In this engaging interview, Riah shares his journey into law, inspired by his family's legal background and his desire to stand up for the underrepresented. He discusses his unique perspective on building a team that focuses on providing value and a stellar client experi...

Join Mark York of LegalCast and Mass Tort News as he engages in a captivating interview with Eric Goodman, a seasoned bankruptcy counsel at Brown Rudnick. Together, they navigate the complex world of mass tort litigation, discussing Eric's involvement in high-profile cases such as the Boy Scouts of America Litigation, Takata Airbags, and the PG&E bankruptcy. Gain valuable insights into the challen...

Maria Fleming is a complex litigation attorney with a focus on regulatory compliance. She works in the Cleveland, Ohio office of Napoli Shkolnik PLLC. Maria served as plaintiff trial counsel in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation MDL Bellwether trials of Lake and Trumbull Counties. In this role she was responsible for all of Plaintiffs' exhibits to be introduced in trial and submitted to t...

Elisa D'Amico sat down with esteemed trial attorney Hunter Shkolnik for a thought-provoking interview, delving into the intricate complexities and challenges surrounding major litigations concerning toxic water contamination cases, including the Camp Lejeune lawsuits and the PFAS/AFFF lawsuits. As they embarked on this journey, they aimed to shed light on the struggles faced by veterans, the gover...

Elisa D'Amico interviews Hunter Shkolnik of Napoli Shkolnik about the tragic implosion of the Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, that disappeared in international waters in the North Atlantic Ocean, about 400 nautical miles off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The two discuss the risks and implications of extreme adventure tourism, the international rescue/recovery mission,...

Join Dr. Mary Anne Franks as she unpacks the complexities of civil rights, technology, and online harm, shedding light on the urgent need for change in the digital landscape. Gain valuable insights into the legal and ethical dimensions of these issues and explore potential solutions for a safer and more responsible online world.   Dr. Mary Anne Franks is a renowned legal scholar, expert, author, a...

Mark York and Jennifer Hoekstra discuss the recent developments in the 3M bankruptcy case, shedding light on the ongoing litigation, settlement negotiations, and the impact on the plaintiffs and law firms involved. Jennifer, a prominent bankruptcy litigation and plaintiff's lawyer, provides valuable insights into the complex legal landscape surrounding the 3M bankruptcy.   The conversation touches...

Join us on this episode of LegalCast as Mark York, host of Mass Tort News, discusses the devastating East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and its aftermath with legal experts Dena Young from Berger Montague and Adam Gomez from Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.. In this engaging conversation, they shed light on the environmental impact of the derailment, the potential health risks faced by the affected comm...

Don't miss this eye-opening LegalCast episode featuring Elisa D'Amico and Rachel Lanier as they dive deep into the controversial topic of the Gardasil vaccine. In this thought-provoking discussion, they shed light on the alarming issues surrounding the vaccine's efficacy and safety. Tune in as Rachel shares her firsthand insights into the case, revealing the startling truths behind the rushed mark...

In this episode, host Mark York is joined by special guest Rick Meadow from the renowned Lanier Law Firm, live from Houston. They discuss the latest updates in the legal field, including the developments in the Arizona ABS (Alternative Business Structure) and its impact on the legal services industry. Rick Meadow shares insights into the opportunities and regulations surrounding ABS, allowing non-...

In this LegalCast interview, we sit down with Marcus Susen, a principal attorney at the Susen Law Group, renowned for their expertise in mass tort and mass litigation cases. With over a decade of experience in the field, Marcus shares valuable insights into the ongoing Camp Lejeune litigation, which focuses on the contamination of water sources at the military base and its impact on veterans and t...

Ari Kresch, a Puerto Rico resident and attorney currently in Michigan. Kresch talks about how he fell in love with Puerto Rico and was one of the initial people practicing law and residing there before most others. He and his colleagues have inspired hundreds of lawyers to move to Puerto Rico, and they have formed a healthy trial lawyers of Puerto Rico organization that interacts with all law scho...

Mikal Watts, of Watts Guerra and talcpowderjustice.com , discusses his role in obtaining a proposed national settlement in the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) talcum powder case (MDL 2738), totaling $8.9B dollars. According to Watts, this is the largest products liability settlement ever realized after a bankruptcy filing, and is the culmination of over a decade of fighting for justice. This proposed sett...

Dr. Stephen Loyd is both a physician and a patient, but he is so much more. While he was in his residency, Dr. Loyd struggled with mental health issues, including anxiety and depression. He also struggled with alcohol and opiates, and is an addict who has spent years not only in recovery but also helping others battling addiction. His personal story cuts deep, but is incredibly impactful. Dr. Loyd...

Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz (AWKO) partner   Jennifer Hoekstra discusses her firm's involvement on major MDLs, including NEC, Talcum powder and hair relaxer. Her other practice areas include defective drugs, defective medical devices, and orthopedic related law and science. Hoekstra remains best known for serving as plaintiff leadership in the bellwether victories during litigation against...

As co-founder and CEO of Verus, Mark Eveland holds decades of experience building settlement and claim management programs for cases including mass torts, class actions, and insurance runoffs. Before founding Verus in 2003, Mark consulted on large-scale product liability litigation, including asbestos and breast implants, among others. Verus offers clients research, discovery, analytics, and settl...

Napoli Shkolnik Partner Hunter Shkolnik talks with Elisa D'Amico on his life as a personal injury trial lawyer practicing in Puerto Rico. He discusses his leadership style and why despite his success litigating mass tort claims, he still enjoys litigation personal injury.  As Partner at Napoli Shkolnik, Hunter Shkolnik oversees personal injury cases within the firm, namely drug, automobile, aviati...

As a shareholder and leader at Simmons Hanly Conroy, Jayne Conroy oversees the practice's Complex Litigation Department and personally specializes in Class Actions, Mass Torts, Medical Device Litigation, Pharmaceutical Litigation, Products Liability, and Sexual Abuse Litigation. She holds over 30 years of experience in law and has received regular appointments to serve as docket leadership for doz...

Hair relaxer docket leaders Diandra "Fu" Zimmermann and LaRuby May speak with Elisa D'Amico about their leadership roles in the litigation over cancer-causing hair relaxer products marketed to minority women and share some insights about diversity in leadership and in the law.    Dicello Levitt Managing Partner Diandra "Fu" Debrosse Zimmermann serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Mass Tort practice an...

Melissa Lamore serves as Co-founder and President of The League, an emerging network connecting women in the legal industry. She holds a decade of experience in sales and hospitality, owning and operating her own event services company since 2013. After Melissa's 2022 battle with breast cancer, she now sits on The American Cancer Society board for ResearcHERS and participates in Community Outreach...

R. Brent Wisner serves as the managing partner of Wisner Baum (previously Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman) and heads up the firm's state and federal involvement with Zantac litigation. Brent personally oversees the firm's pharmaceutical class action litigation, toxic-tort injuries, and consumer fraud litigation. Wisner began gaining notoriety in 2017 after serving as Co-lead Trial Counsel in litiga...

Frank Quesada serves as Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer of LifeWallet (previously MSP Recovery) and Partner at the MSP Recovery Law Firm. Quesada boasts over 15 years of experience in healthcare and complex commercial litigation and manages legal strategies for MSP's settlements, court proceedings, in-house attorneys, and coordination with several nationally recognized law firms that assist MSP...

Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz (AWKO) partner   Jennifer Hoekstra discusses her firm's involvement on major MDLs, including NEC, Talcum powder, and hair relaxer. Her other practice areas include defective drugs, defective medical devices, and orthopedic-related law and science. Hoekstra remains best known for serving as plaintiff leadership in the bellwether victories during litigation agains...

Amy Collins serves as a consultant on MDL common benefit fees and auditing. Before hanging her shingle in 2013, Amy served as an associate attorney at Clark, Love & Hutson (Houston, TX), then Partner at Burnett Law Firm (Houston, TX). Amy holds over a decade of experience consulting and auditing for big-name MDLs. After only six years of practicing, Amy received mention in The National Trial Lawye...