Multidistrict litigation

LEGAL NOTICE: Notice of Class Action Lawsuit By RG/2

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Court also certified claims in Missouri to proceed as a class action on behalf of all purchasers of CAM2 Promax 303 Tractor Hydraulic Oil who meet the class definition and who purchased in the time period of November 5, 2014, through December 31, 2018.

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  • The Court also certified claims in Missouri to proceed as a class action on behalf of all purchasers of CAM2 Promax 303 Tractor Hydraulic Oil who meet the class definition and who purchased in the time period of November 5, 2014, through December 31, 2018.
  • A Long Form Notice for each of the with states certified, as well as more information on the lawsuit, can be found at www.cam2supers303tractorhydraulicfluidclassaction.com .
  • Class Members do not need to do anything to remain in the class.
  • For an exclusion form and details on how to exclude yourself, see www.cam2supers303tractorhydraulicfluidclassaction.com or the Long Form Notice for your state.

Bloomberg Law Report Provides Actionable Insights on the Multidistrict Litigation Process

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Law today announced the release of a new Multidistrict Litigation report that provides statistical evaluations of MDL court activity and data-driven analysis of the MDL process itself.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Law today announced the release of a new Multidistrict Litigation report that provides statistical evaluations of MDL court activity and data-driven analysis of the MDL process itself.
  • More than one million lawsuits have been officially consolidated into MDL cases over the years, but only about 1% of consolidated cases make it to trial.
  • While infrequent, the largest MDLs can result in multi-billion-dollar settlements, significant impact to corporate valuations, and hundreds of millions of dollars in legal fees.
  • With more than a dozen charts and tables—along with case studies, judicial profiles, and analysis—this report contains crucial information to help lawyers navigate MDL and use the process to their advantage.

The Village of Farmingdale Benefits from the 3M and DuPont, Chemours and Corteva Landmark Settlements in the AFFF MDL

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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The Village of Farmingdale is pleased to announce its satisfaction with the groundbreaking settlements reached in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Multi-District Litigation (MDL) involving 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva.

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  • The Village of Farmingdale is pleased to announce its satisfaction with the groundbreaking settlements reached in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Multi-District Litigation (MDL) involving 3M, DuPont, Chemours, and Corteva.
  • As per the Estimated Allocation Range Tables provided by the PFAS Settlement Steering Committee, the Village of Farmingdale anticipates receiving substantial compensation from these settlements.
  • Initial settlement amounts are anticipated to provide the Village of Farmingdale of up to $5,000,000.00 from DuPont, Chemours and Corteva and 3M.
  • Notably, there are 15 defendants remaining in additional litigation and the Village is working to secure additional settlements from those defendants.

Leading Commercial Litigation Partner Susan Shin Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth in New York

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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New York, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan L. Shin , a highly regarded and nationally recognized complex commercial litigation and trial attorney, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in New York.

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  • New York, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Susan L. Shin , a highly regarded and nationally recognized complex commercial litigation and trial attorney, has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in New York.
  • Shin joins Hunton Andrews Kurth from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, LLP, where she was a partner in the complex litigation practice.
  • Since our founding in 1901, Hunton Andrews Kurth has been a business-focused firm, an approach that we bring to today’s litigation climate.
  • With lawyers in the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP serves clients across a broad range of complex transactional, litigation and regulatory matters.

Exterro Announces Ariana Tadler as the 2023 Honorable Shira Scheindlin Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exterro today announced that Ariana Tadler, the founding partner of Tadler Law LLP, a WBENC-certified, women-owned boutique law firm that offers an array of litigation and legal counseling services, as the 2023 Honorable Shira Scheindlin Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Exterro today announced that Ariana Tadler, the founding partner of Tadler Law LLP, a WBENC-certified, women-owned boutique law firm that offers an array of litigation and legal counseling services, as the 2023 Honorable Shira Scheindlin Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree.
  • Ms. Tadler will be given the award at The Hero Awards, taking place in New Orleans as part of Exterro’s XChange Conference on September 20th.
  • The evening will see Ms. Tadler recognized as one of the leading women litigators in the country.
  • “Ariana Tadler has been a thought leader in the e-discovery world for more than two decades,” said Judge Scheindlin regarding the selection.

Bloomberg Law Report Provides Insights Into ESG Litigation Trends

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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This report provides the clear, data-driven insights required to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving ESG landscape

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  • This report provides the clear, data-driven insights required to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving ESG landscape
    Through carefully curated research of federal district court dockets by Bloomberg Law legal analysts, this first-of-its-kind quantitative report offers insights into the filing trends that will help attorneys easily identify the high-risk areas and key market opportunities they need to stay on top of in this emerging practice area.
  • "This comprehensive report provides the clear, data-driven insights required to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving ESG landscape," said Alex Butler, vice president, analysis & content, Bloomberg Law.
  • "With detailed analysis on litigation trends and outcomes, Bloomberg Law helps legal professionals identify key risks and opportunities and enables them to better serve their clients."
  • The ESG Litigation report is the second report in Bloomberg Law's 2023 Litigation Statistics series and will be followed by a report on Multidistrict Litigation.

Baron & Budd Obtains Historic $12.5 Billion Settlement With 3M Company to Resolve PFAS Contamination Suits

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Today, the nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd announced that 3M Company has agreed to pay up to a record $12.5 Billion nationwide class settlement with public water systems that detect PFAS chemicals in their drinking water supplies.

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  • Today, the nationally recognized law firm Baron & Budd announced that 3M Company has agreed to pay up to a record $12.5 Billion nationwide class settlement with public water systems that detect PFAS chemicals in their drinking water supplies.
  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that are used in the manufacturing of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF).
  • Baron & Budd shareholder Scott Summy is court appointed co-lead counsel and one of the architects of the comprehensive settlement structure that addresses PFAS in public water systems across the country.
  • Many of the suits allege that the use of AFFF was a primary source of the PFAS contamination.

Baron & Budd and Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor Obtain Historic $12.5 Billion Settlement with 3M Company to Resolve PFAS Contamination Suits for Public Water Providers

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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“Everyone deserves access to clean drinking water --- PFAS contamination is the largest drinking water crisis in the country and this settlement will help millions of Americans finally achieve this basic right,” said Christina Cossich.

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  • Baron & Budd shareholder Scott Summy is court appointed co-lead counsel and one of the architects of the comprehensive settlement structure that addresses PFAS in public water systems across the country.
  • Cossich, Sumich, Parsiola & Taylor partners Christina Cossich and Phil Cossich, Jr. teamed with Summy to develop this historic settlement.
  • These funds will aid public water systems in meeting proposed federal standards that impose significant restrictions on PFAS levels in drinking water.
  • "We have achieved a historic milestone with the largest-ever settlement in American history specifically aimed at addressing PFAS contamination in public drinking water systems.

Baron & Budd Obtains Massive $1.1 Billion Settlement With DuPont to Resolve “Forever Chemicals” Contamination Suits

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that are used to create many nonstick, stain resistant, and waterproof products.

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  • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals that are used to create many nonstick, stain resistant, and waterproof products.
  • Baron & Budd Shareholder Scott Summy is court appointed co-lead counsel and one of the architects of a comprehensive structure that addresses PFAS nationwide in Public Water Systems.
  • “This is an impressive step toward righting a corporate wrong that threatened the health of all Americans,” said Baron & Budd shareholder Scott Summy.
  • Many of the suits allege that the use of AFFF was a primary source of the PFAS contamination.

Baron & Budd Shareholder Roland Tellis Named Co-Lead Counsel in Class Action Lawsuit Involving Kia and Hyundai Defect

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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Today, the nationally recognized law firm of Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that Shareholder Roland Tellis has been appointed co-lead counsel in a Multi-District Litigation class action lawsuit against vehicle manufacturers Hyundai and Kia.

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  • Today, the nationally recognized law firm of Baron & Budd is pleased to announce that Shareholder Roland Tellis has been appointed co-lead counsel in a Multi-District Litigation class action lawsuit against vehicle manufacturers Hyundai and Kia.
  • In September 2022, Tellis filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Hyundai and Kia failed to install a common safety component called an “engine immobilizer” which has resulted in an increase in thefts of the affected vehicles.
  • I am very pleased to be appointed co-lead counsel in this matter and I look forward to holding these companies accountable,” said Baron & Budd Shareholder, Roland Tellis .
  • Baron & Budd attorneys filed the first lawsuit in the Takata Airbag Recall and represented plaintiffs in the Volkswagen Audi Emission Fraud Lawsuit.