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$37 Million Settlement in Stent Class Action Suit
In a landmark settlement in the field of unnecessary stent litigation, St. Joseph Medical Center has agreed to a $36,825,000 million settlement for former patients of Dr. Mark G. Midei-a cardiologist who practiced at the hospital and has been accused of performing unnecessary cardiac stent procedures on hundreds of patients. The settlement could result in…
Read MoreAt Last, A Small Measure of Justice for Walter Lomax
They say justice delayed is justice denied. And no one can say that what happened to Walter Lomax was anything less than an injustice. In 1968, 20-year-old Walter was convicted of a murder he did not commit. After a trial in a Baltimore City courtroom where there was clear suppression of evidence, erroneous cross-racial identifications,…
Read MorePartner Paula Xinis Makes New Jersey Law Journal & Hall of Fame for $5M Settlement
Civil attorney and Partner Paula Xinis’ most recent trial victory has not only made headlines, but it has earned her a spot in the New Jersey Law Journal’s “Personal Injury Hall of Fame.” Each year, the Journal recognizes several lawyers across the state for their success in high-stakes cases. For Ms. Xinis, the recognition comes…
Read MoreTowson Gynecologist Dr. John Yacoub under Investigation for Photographing Patients
Dr. John Yacoub is facing scrutiny following a federal and state investigation that revealed the Towson-area OB/GYN invaded patient privacy by storing numerous images of female genitalia on his cell phone. The investigation also revealed his use and distribution of illegal drugs and a sexual relationship with a patient. It is presently unclear how many…
Read MoreMurphy Family Receives Thurgood Marshall Awards On Behalf Of NAACP
The firm is thrilled to announce that founding partner Judge William H. “Billy” Murphy, Jr. and his son, managing partner Hassan Murphy, were recently named Thurgood Marshall honorees by the Baltimore City Branch of the NAACP. We have long supported the NAACP’s fight for equality, both in Baltimore and nationally, and are deeply honored to…
Read MoreTrayvon’s Killer Should Be Prosecuted Under Federal Law
On Monday, July 15, 2013, Judge William H. “Billy” Murphy, Jr. spoke on NPR’s WYPR “Midday with Dan Rodricks” regarding the Zimmerman verdict and state “Stand Your Ground” laws. You can listen to this show on WYPR’s podcast. Seven Things We Can Do Now Millions of fair-minded people of all races, including most of the…
Read MoreJudge Certifies Class Action For Those Who Received Unnecessary Stents
On Thursday, April 4, 2013, Judge Sylvester Cox of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City certified a class action on behalf of 585 former patients of Dr. Mark Midei, a cardiologist who had been employed by the St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, Maryland. The class action alleges that Dr. Midei implanted unnecessary stents in…
Read MoreU.S. Supreme Court Hears Case on DNA Collection
“Why isn’t this the fingerprinting of the 21st century?” So posed United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. in recent oral arguments challenging the warrantless sampling of DNA from individuals arrested for serious crimes. InMaryland v. King, the defendant, Alonzo Jay King, was arrested for first- and second-degree assault in 2009. Pursuant to…
Read MoreMurphy Family Scholarship Awarded to University of Maryland School of Law Student Victoria Daka
On Friday, March 1, 2013, the Black Law Students Association of the University of Maryland Carey School of Law held its annual awards dinner, announcing scholarships to students as well as honoring high-achieving members of the community (managing partner Hassan Murphy received the ‘Practitioner of the Year’ award). Victoria Daka, a second-year law student, was…
Read MoreImproper Waste Disposal is a Serious Environmental Threat
Hanford Nuclear Reservation, one of the largest and oldest nuclear facilities in the country, made headlines recently when they announced that radioactive waste-a “witch’s brew of toxins” including harmful amounts of plutonium and uranium-is leaking into the ground and will eventually seep into public drinking water. The Washington state dump site uses underground storage tanks…
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