July 29, 2014
RPM agrees to nearly $800 million asbestos settlementOn Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Jul 29, 2014 | Asbestos | In the latest large-scale settlement from a company with asbestos-related claims, RPM International Inc. has agreed to settle asbestos litigation claims for almost $800 million. The Bondex and Specialty Products divisions of RPM are undergoing [...]
July 28, 2014
Here at Brayton Purcell, we are committed to justice. Whether you are the victim of asbestos exposure, elder abuse, medical malpractice, or more, we believe that legal procedures and systems can work wonders for those seeking justice against wrongdoers. Unfortunately, there have recently been some proposed changes to our Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure [...]
July 24, 2014
We frequently write about the challenges that mesothelioma patients face. This condition can be painful, debilitating and even fatal. Thankfully, certain treatments can improve the prognosis of certain patients diagnosed with mesothelioma. For example, some patients benefit from drug therapies, others from surgery, others from chemotherapy and others may benefit from a combination of these [...]
July 21, 2014
Asbestos is a mineral that has a long, long history of use that dates back as far as ancient Greece. However, the use of asbestos expanded immensely after the Industrial Revolution, and in the ensuing decades, the risk of asbestos exposure, which can cause mesothelioma, rose exponentially.Shipyards, boiler rooms, oil refineries, chemical plants, even schools [...]
July 16, 2014
Our veterans have been through so much for our country, you would think they would be honored and celebrated by every single U.S. citizen. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Many companies and individuals target elderly veterans for abuse and scams, rather than celebration.There are several ways in which our elders are abused on a [...]
July 14, 2014
Congratulations to our own trial attorney, James P. Nevin. Jr., for joining the Marin County Trial Lawyers Association’s Board of Directors!Before joining the Board of Directors, Mr. Nevin was an active member of the organization. Along with the Marin Trial Lawyers Association, Mr. Nevin is currently an active member of the American Association for Justice, [...]
July 14, 2014
In 2011, two Los Angeles Dodgers fans attacked Bryan Stow on Opening Day at the Dodgers Stadium. Stow, who was a San Francisco Giants fan, was beaten until he was unconscious and left with severe injuries, including brain damage, that have left him disabled for life.This year, Stow’s family filed a lawsuit against the LA [...]
July 9, 2014
We support many different types of non-profit organizations here at Brayton Purcell. You might remember back in April when we sponsored and volunteered at three very different events– from abandoned animals to the developmentally disabled, to foster youth, Brayton Purcell is here to fight for the rights and show our support for the Marin County [...]
July 7, 2014
One of the best parts about working at Brayton Purcell, L.L.P. is all of the amazing people you get to work with. All dedicated, motivated, and inspired individuals, our staff of over 200 is truly something special.Every month, we honor one special individual as our Employee of the Month. Anyone can nominate an employee, but [...]