People impacted by pipeline incidents often wonder "Can I sue a pipeline company?" The short answer is yes. Pipeline owners and operators are responsible under the law for any damages they negligently cause, and in some instances, may be held strictly liable.
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Oilfield Legacy Litigation
Historically, oil and gas companies operating in Louisiana from the early 1900s through the 1980s had very poor waste management practices. These practices in combination with little to no oversight left a “legacy” of pollution in Louisiana. The resulting litigation has been coined "legacy ...
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What is an MDL or Multidistrict Litigation?
Multidistrict Litigation, or MDL, is the consolidation of cases that involve common questions of fact. The cases are centralized in one court, and one judge oversees all pretrial discovery (taking of depositions and exchange of documents and information).
How is an MDL created?
Seven federal ...
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Can Fire Fighting Foam Cause Cancer?
Exposure to fire fighting foam can cause cancer. Many fire fighters were exposed to C8 chemicals in fire fighting foam. These chemicals include PFAS, PFOA, and PFOS. Exposures to these chemicals have been scientifically proven to cause cancer by attacking the immune system.
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Fossil Fuel Dependence
A common retort to the U.S.’s renewed push towards cleaner, renewable energy and away from fossil fuels is that “we will never get rid of oil, it’s in everything.” While most people associate oil with gasoline and driving, the refining of oil produces a wide variety of petroleum-based products ...
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Firefighter Foam and Lawsuits
There are lots of questions around firefighting foam and the pending lawsuits. Finding answers can be difficult. We're here to help. ...
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I’ve settled my case- now what?
Once you have settled your case, there are still quite a few things that must happen before funds can be disbursed. This includes your portion of the settlement. If you have entered into a contingency fee agreement with your attorneys, this includes your attorney’s fees and expenses.
Settlement ...
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How do I report an environmental concern?
When faced with an environmental concern, many people wonder "What can I do?" or "Who should I tell?"
While the system for reporting environmental concerns isn't perfect, there are resources for concerned citizens. Reporting environmental concerns can help the problem be addressed quicker and ...
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Mike Stag Appointed to Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee
We are pleased to announce that U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel appointed Mike Stag to serve on the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in the AFFF Litigation. MDL No. 2873, In Re: Aqueous Film Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation is where AFFF cases are consolidated. The Plaintiffs’ Executive ...
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What’s the Value of my Hernia Mesh Lawsuit?
“How much money will I get for my hernia mesh lawsuit?” Many considerations go into answering that question. To value mesh claims, medical device product manufacturers like Bard, Ethicon, and Johnson & Johnson evaluate certain details. Manufactures analyze the medical and legal case against ...
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