A Track Record of Success
Seeger Weiss attorneys have received leadership appointments to represent plaintiffs in state and federal courts throughout the U.S. in many noteworthy multi-district litigations. Founding partner Chris Seeger is one of the nation’s leading attorneys in the areas of complex and mass tort actions and is widely recognized for his extensive leadership experience in those same cases. The Seeger Weiss team of attorneys have held leading roles in some of the highest-profile cases in the last two decades.
“Seeger Weiss played a key role in evaluating the complex legal issues of this case and defending the case on appeal… was a great legal challenge that was remarkably well-orchestrated both in the design of the Settlement and in the outstanding appellate advocacy that supported it.”–US Federal Judge
*This comment, made by a judge in a particular case, is not an endorsement of my legal skill or ability
Unlike many plaintiffs’ firms, Seeger Weiss takes cases ready to go to court and get results. For example, Seeger Weiss serves as co-lead counsel in In Re: 3m Combat Arms Earplug Products Liability Litigation, the largest consolidated litigation in U.S. history. In this case, the Seeger Weiss team secured a $110 million verdict in a bellwether trial on behalf of two veterans permanently harmed by 3M’s misconduct.
“Highly regarded for its representation of plaintiffs in mass tort litigation, particularly related to opioids, emissions, and data security matters. Has significant experience in pharmaceutical and agricultural cases. Well known for expertise in settling complex multidistrict litigation mandates in both federal and state courts.” –Chambers
*Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
The firm’s caseload includes one unusual specialty: representing government entities in litigation that is so complex that public officials find it necessary to hire outside lawyers. These cases require lawyers capable of bringing big cases against major multi-national corporations, all while working closely with sophisticated and demanding in-house government attorneys. The firm’s cases in this category include lawsuits over opioids, PFAS (aka “forever chemicals”), and PCBs, as well as whistleblower litigation.
Opioid Litigation
Seeger Weiss has represented government entities in the federal multi-district litigation over the opioid epidemic. As part of the plaintiffs’ committee, the firm’s attorneys have negotiated billions of dollars in settlements with major corporations. These settlements include nearly $13 billion from major retail pharmacies such as Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS, as well as the $26 billion settlement with distributors and J&J.
Seeger Weiss attorneys helped formulate a groundbreaking system to distribute these funds to state and local government agencies. The settlements will work to fund community programs and other support to help abate the opioid epidemic. The firm also fought for and achieved historic injunctions to force policy changes that prevent the industry from perpetrating further harm to communities around the country. These injunctions were crucial to create real, enforceable, and lasting changes.
Whistleblower Claims
Seeger Weiss has worked to obtain compensation in cases of fraud committed against the government by representing qui-tam whistleblowers. Seeger Weiss has significant experience in whistleblower and qui tam litigation, including former federal and state prosecutors able to make sure claims receive serious consideration and, when needed, navigate overlapping criminal law issues.
Working closely with government legal teams, Seeger Weiss attorneys have worked on numerous successful cases that have resulted in multi-million-dollar recoveries for government fraud, including the single largest healthcare fraud case ever settled for $3 billion paid by pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline and the first-ever tax settlement under the New York State False Claims Act against famous New York City custom tailor Mohan for $5.5 million.
Prior results does not guarantee or predict a similar outcome with respect to any future matter.
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Our team has decades of experience representing state and municipal governments; we have extensive experience working with governmental clients, knowledge about how government attorneys and agency personnel work, and about the unique authorities and challenges that these governments bring to complex litigation against major corporations. Contact Seeger Weiss for more information.
