Perdue AgriBusiness knew about toxic chemicals in its wastewater as early as August 2023 but didn’t inform residents in Salisbury until 2024. Our firm is representing over 400 residents in a class action lawsuit alleging that Perdue’s actions—and inaction—put...
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As Maryland lawmakers move to weaken the state’s Child Victims Act, more survivors are coming forward with disturbing new allegations against Calvert Hall College High School, detailing decades of sexual abuse and institutional failure. The lawsuits were brought by...
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BMF Partner Philip Federico spoke with The Guardian for its look into the lawsuits filed by BMF against W. L. Gore & Associates for its alleged PFAS contamination around three of its plants in Elkton, MD. While the company...
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BMF Partner Philip Federico spoke with ABC Baltimore for its investigation into the ongoing PFAS contamination coming from W. L. Gore & Associates. Phil told ABC Baltimore that the PFAS contamination is coming from two sources at Gore: “It came...
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The Maryland’s Child Victims Act of 2023 was officially upheld as constitutional today, marking a historic victory for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. This decision allows survivors to pursue justice regardless of how much time has passed since the...
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Brockstedt Mandalas Federico (BMF) is pleased to announce that Attorney Matt Legg has been appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) in In re: Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation. This appointment highlights Matt’s expertise and commitment...
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Brockstedt Mandalas Federico (BMF) is pleased to announce that attorneys Catherine Cramer and Mark Denney have been promoted to partner. These promotions reflect their exceptional contributions to the firm and their commitment to delivering outstanding results for clients. Catherine...
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Associated Press, Lea Skene December 27, 2024 Maryland is suing the company that produces the waterproof material Gore-Tex often used for raincoats and other outdoor gear, alleging its leaders kept using “forever chemicals” long after learning about serious health...
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MBF partner Brent Ceryes shared his legal holiday wish list with Law.com.
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Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico celebrates partner Phil Federico, whose profile is featured as part of the 2024 Maryland Daily Record’s Icon Honors List. Federico’s exceptional leadership in Mass Tort, Class Action, and Environmental Law has resulted in over...
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Residents of Salisbury, MD, are grappling with groundwater contamination linked to PFAS chemicals from a Perdue Farms facility. At a recent town hall, BMBF partner Phil Federico reassured the community that the class-action lawsuit is about holding Perdue accountable...
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Baltimore Banner, Matti Gellman October 26, 2024 Judy Hearn was 4 years old when Perdue came to town. She remembers her father, one of the poultry plant’s first employees, being forced to change his clothes on the back porch...
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