A broad range of people present on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 were exposed to contaminated water. And many of those people developed diseases and illnesses that can be traced back to that contamination. Weitz & Luxenberg began accepting clients for Camp Lejeune water contamination exposure cases as soon as President…

“Toys” known as water beads can be life-threatening. The beads come in different sizes, feel squishy when touched, and often look like candy to children. The danger is their appeal to kids. When soaked in water, they grow in size — and become choking hazards. If your child swallowed a water bead and was injured,…

The City of Stuart, Florida and 3M have reached a confidential settlement agreement arising out of a lawsuit that the City filed against 3M in 2018. The lawsuit alleged that “PFAS,” a group of manufactured chemicals formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, from products fabricated or sold by 3M, contaminated groundwater wells used by…

Weitz & Luxenberg filed a class action lawsuit against Chicco USA, Inc., because some of its children’s car seats contain PFAS and harmful flame retardants. Anyone who purchased a model containing the toxic chemicals is invited to join the lawsuit. The class action complaint was filed on July 1, 2022. It states Chicco fails to…

UPDATE 2/7/2022: Final approval was granted for the settlement of this “forever chemical” on behalf of Hoosick Fall residents and businesses. In its order granting final approval to the settlement, the Court observed that there was a significant positive reaction from the class. Over 2,300 claims were filed, including approximately 70% of property and nuisance…

In a victory for the residents of Flint, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled today that a class action may proceed against the State of Michigan, the Governor, and State-appointed emergency managers in the City of Flint for their ill-fated decision to use the Flint River as a temporary cost-cutting source of drinking water. The Court’s…

Weitz & Luxenberg has filed a federal class action lawsuit against six producers of firefighting foam used on military bases that led to the contamination of water supplies in Pennsylvania’s Bucks and Montgomery counties with the chemicals PFOS and PFOA. “For years, residents living near military bases in eastern Pennsylvania were unknowingly exposed to dangerous…

Weitz & Luxenberg has a long-standing tradition of participating in critical legal learning opportunities. This spring is no different. Several of our attorneys are participating at the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) Boardwalk Seminar 2023. The event is being held from April 26 to 28, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. W&L…

Weitz & Luxenberg is excited to announce Robin Greenwald is being inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame this spring. Ms. Greenwald is a partner in the firm and co-chair of our Environmental Toxic Torts and Consumer Protection Litigation group. She is being honored during the Mass Torts Made Perfect conference being held at…

Weitz & Luxenberg proudly sponsored the 2022 Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) Philadelphia Gala dinner. It was held on Saturday, October 22, at Rivers Casino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The guest of honor was General David Berger, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corp (USMC). W&L attorneys joined in the festivities to honor such an honoree dedicated…