Brockstedt Mandalas Federico LLC, one of the mid-Atlantic’s most prestigious law firms with five locations across all three Delaware counties and in Baltimore, Maryland, is pleased to announce the arrival of William (“Bill”) P. Brady, Esq., formerly of the Brady...
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A new report prepared by environmental experts, geologists, and engineers has found that PFAS contamination surrounding Perdue’s Salisbury plant in Wicomico County is impacting more homes and residents than initially believed. PFAS—known as “forever chemicals”—have been linked to cancers...
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A new report recommends at least $92.8 million in interim cleanup measures to address alleged PFAS contamination at Perdue AgriBusiness’ Salisbury, MD facility. PFAS—commonly referred to as “forever chemicals”—have been linked to serious health conditions, including certain cancers. The...
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We’re proud to share that Partners Phil Federico, Chase Brockstedt, and John Paradee have been named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America 2026. This honor recognizes the nation’s top advocates across a wide range of high-stakes practices,...
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BMF Partner John Paradee has been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, which recognizes the world’s top advisors in real estate transactions, development, land use, finance, and more. John is widely recognized for his...
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BMF partner Brent Ceryes has been recognized as the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer-ranking service in the world, providing a searchable...
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BMF is honored to be recognized by Delaware Online/The News Journal as one of the Top Workplaces in Delaware for 2025. This annual award highlights organizations across the state that excel in creating a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace...
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A federal judge blocked Perdue Farms’ attempt to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over PFAS contamination from its Salisbury facility, allowing the case to proceed.BMF Partner Phillip Federico said residents have suffered serious health issues, including kidney and breast cancer,...
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On August 12, 2025, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that our class action lawsuit against Perdue Farms over PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” contamination near its Salisbury, MD facility can move forward. The ruling clears the way...
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Our latest lawsuit, filed in late July under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), targets Perdue Farms for contaminating Salisbury, Maryland’s drinking water with PFAS linked to cancer and other serious health risks.This case follows a class...
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Ocean City is pursuing every avenue in its ongoing fight to block an offshore wind farm — including one that didn’t appear to exist until last month. At the center of the dispute is whether the state-issued air quality...
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BMF attorney Chase Brockstedt was featured in a WBOC news segment highlighting our firm’s latest lawsuit against Perdue AgriBusiness. We filed the case in federal court on behalf of two Salisbury residents who allege that Perdue exposed the community...
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