Weitz & Luxenberg has a long-standing tradition of participating in critical legal learning opportunities. This spring is no different. Several of our attorneys are participating at the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) Boardwalk Seminar 2023. The event is being held from April 26 to 28, at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. W&L…

Weitz & Luxenberg is excited to announce Robin Greenwald is being inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame this spring. Ms. Greenwald is a partner in the firm and co-chair of our Environmental Toxic Torts and Consumer Protection Litigation group. She is being honored during the Mass Torts Made Perfect conference being held at…

Weitz & Luxenberg proudly sponsored the 2022 Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) Philadelphia Gala dinner. It was held on Saturday, October 22, at Rivers Casino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The guest of honor was General David Berger, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corp (USMC). W&L attorneys joined in the festivities to honor such an honoree dedicated…

Weitz & Luxenberg managing attorney Paul F. Novak and associate attorney Gregory Stamatopoulos have been nominated for the prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year Award. They have been selected by the nonprofit legal advocacy organization Public Justice, originally named the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Both Mr. Novak and Mr. Stamatopoulos are headquartered in W&L’s…

Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys are accepting clients who were victims of the fire that occurred at the Moss Landing Vistra battery plant. It happened in Northern California on January 16, 2025. We are seeking compensation on behalf of residents with physical injuries — including from toxic fumes — as well as property damage. Compensation for…

The Detroit Bar Association has named Weitz & Luxenberg attorney, Benjamin VanSlyke, the winner of its 2024 Community Impact Award. He was recognized particularly for his work on the opioids epidemic litigation. 2024 Outstanding Young Lawyer Award Mr. VanSlyke received the award on July 15, 2024. The ceremony was held during the 35th Annual Barristers’…

Living in California puts you at risk of asbestos exposure. A large percentage of the people who die of mesothelioma live in in California. How Many Californians Die of Mesothelioma Each Year? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4,532 Californians died from malignant mesothelioma between 1999 and 2016. This makes up slightly…

UPDATE 9/25/24: Final approval was granted for the settlement on behalf of residents and others affected. The Court observed a significant positive reaction from the class in its order granting final settlement approval. There were more than 450,000 total household class members and 97% of residents are filing for the voluntary exposure payment. A settlement…

Weitz & Luxenberg is investigating claims of children with lead poisoning from cinnamon applesauce pouches. These products were sold by WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis Markets. Your Children Deserve to Eat Safe Foods “When your child eats food, you expect it to be safe. Unfortunately, that is not the situation here,” says attorney Ellen Relkin, a…

This fall, Weitz & Luxenberg attorneys are busier than ever. Several of our skilled attorneys are presenting at these fall conferences: Perrin Conferences National Asbestos Litigation Conference 2023, Shades of Mass 2023, 2023 New Jersey Asbestos Litigation Conference, Mass Torts Made Perfect 2023, and NJAJ Meadowlands Seminar 2023: Mass Tort. W&L is proud of our…