Brockstedt Mandalas Federico Partner Chase Brockstedt spoke to WMDT about new concerns raised by a Johns Hopkins expert regarding PFAS contamination at Perdue’s Salisbury facility on Zion Church Road.Dr. Carsten Prasse, an environmental chemist and professor at Johns Hopkins...
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Brockstedt Mandalas Federico Partner Phil Federico was featured in The Daily Record discussing an important federal court ruling that allows Elkton residents Cheryl and Stephen Martin to intervene in Maryland’s environmental enforcement action against W.L. Gore & Associates. The...
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BMF attorneys hosted a town hall for Salisbury residents last week to address ongoing PFAS contamination linked to Perdue AgriBusiness and to share updates on the firm’s investigation.At the meeting, Partner Phil Federico challenged Perdue’s recent report on the...
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BMF Partner Phil Federico spoke with WYPR about the ongoing PFAS contamination lawsuits against W.L. Gore & Associates, including the recent court ruling granting a Maryland family’s motion to intervene in the state’s case and become equal parties in...
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After a five-month stay paused all Child Victims Act (CVA) cases in Baltimore City Circuit Court, litigation for 1,400+ pending claims is now moving forward again. The stay, issued in June 2025, came amid an unprecedented surge of filings...
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BMF Partner Tara Clary and Attorney Fiona Puglese secured a $1.2 million verdict for the family of a 77-year-old woman who died during surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) in February 2023. Their work in this case was...
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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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